The Worst Episodes of Based on a True Story

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1. #1 Worst Episode
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   7.0/10(293 votes)

   #1 - Liquid Gold

   S2:E111/21/2024

   Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.

   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Annie Weisman

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   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Annie Weisman
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   7.1/10(596 votes)

   #2 - The Universe

   S1:E86/8/2023

   With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.

   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.3/10(796 votes)

   #3 - The Great American Art Form

   S1:E16/8/2023

   A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.

   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.3/10(661 votes)

   #4 - BDE

   S1:E26/8/2023

   Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.

   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.4/10(616 votes)

   #5 - Who's Next?

   S1:E36/8/2023

   Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.

   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.4/10(553 votes)

   #6 - National Geographic

   S1:E76/8/2023

   Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.

   Director:Francesca Gregorini

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Francesca Gregorini

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.4/10(256 votes)

   #7 - Control F for Murder

   S2:E211/21/2024

   Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.

   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Jaclyn Moore

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   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Jaclyn Moore
8. 

   7.5/10(610 votes)

   #8 - Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

   S1:E56/8/2023

   After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.

   Director:Jennifer Arnold

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Jennifer Arnold

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.5/10(608 votes)

   #9 - Love You, Buzzfeed

   S1:E66/8/2023

   Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.

   Director:Francesca Gregorini

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Francesca Gregorini

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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    7.5/10(233 votes)

    #10 - Relapse

    S2:E311/21/2024

    Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.

    Director:Anu Valia

    Writer:Sono Patel

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    Director:Anu Valia

    Writer:Sono Patel
11. 

    7.5/10(227 votes)

    #11 - Y'all Ready for This?

    S2:E411/21/2024

    Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.

    Director:Anu Valia

    Writer:Max Searle

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    Director:Anu Valia

    Writer:Max Searle
12. 

    7.7/10(231 votes)

    #12 - Double Fault

    S2:E511/21/2024

    Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.

    Director:Jenée LaMarque

    Writer:Spindrift Beck

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    Director:Jenée LaMarque

    Writer:Spindrift Beck
13. 

    7.8/10(624 votes)

    #13 - The Survivor

    S1:E46/8/2023

    Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.

    Director:Jennifer Arnold

    Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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    Director:Jennifer Arnold

    Writer:Craig Rosenberg
14. 

    7.8/10(255 votes)

    #14 - This Week's Guest

    S2:E811/21/2024

    Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.

    Director:Alexander Buono

    Writers:Jaclyn Moore, Sono Patel

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    Director:Alexander Buono

    Writers:Jaclyn Moore, Sono Patel
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    8.0/10(233 votes)

    #15 - Based on a Drew Story

    S2:E611/21/2024

    Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.

    Director:Jenée LaMarque

    Writer:Amelia Swedeen

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    Director:Jenée LaMarque

    Writer:Amelia Swedeen
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    8.1/10(235 votes)

    #16 - Shotgun Wedding

    S2:E711/21/2024

    Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.

    Director:Alexander Buono

    Writers:Max Searle, Debbie Ezer

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    Director:Alexander Buono

    Writers:Max Searle, Debbie Ezer