Based on a True Story (2023–2024)

TV ShowEndedComedy, Crime, Thriller2 seasons, 16 episodes
Based on a True Story posterReview score: 70%

Plot

Based on a True Story is about a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America's obsession with true crime and murder.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Based on a True Story S01E03Who's Next?S01E03 · 7.5Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.
  2. 02Based on a True Story S01E06Love You, BuzzfeedS01E06 · 7.5Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.
  3. 03Based on a True Story S01E02BDES01E02 · 7.4Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.

Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2023Aired 7.2Season avg
  1. S01E01Based on a True Story S01E01The Great American Art FormJune 8, 2023 7.3A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
  2. S01E02Based on a True Story S01E02BDEJune 8, 2023 7.4Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.
  3. S01E03Based on a True Story S01E03Season's bestWho's Next?June 8, 2023 7.5Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.
  4. S01E04Based on a True Story S01E04The SurvivorJune 8, 2023 6.5Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.
  5. S01E05Based on a True Story S01E05Ted Bundy Bottle OpenerJune 8, 2023 7.3After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.
  6. S01E06Based on a True Story S01E06Love You, BuzzfeedJune 8, 2023 7.5Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.
  7. S01E07Based on a True Story S01E07National GeographicJune 8, 2023 7.3Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.
  8. S01E08Based on a True Story S01E08The UniverseJune 8, 2023 6.5With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2024Aired 6.6Season avg
  1. S02E01Based on a True Story S02E01Liquid GoldNovember 21, 2024 6.8Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.
  2. S02E02Based on a True Story S02E02Season's bestControl F for MurderNovember 21, 2024 6.9Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.
  3. S02E03Based on a True Story S02E03RelapseNovember 21, 2024 6.6Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.
  4. S02E04Based on a True Story S02E04Y'all Ready for This?November 21, 2024 5.2Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.
  5. S02E05Based on a True Story S02E05Double FaultNovember 21, 2024 6.6Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.
  6. S02E06Based on a True Story S02E06Based on a Drew StoryNovember 21, 2024 6.9Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.
  7. S02E07Based on a True Story S02E07Shotgun WeddingNovember 21, 2024 6.9Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.
  8. S02E08Based on a True Story S02E08This Week's GuestNovember 21, 2024 6.6Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Cast

Kaley CuocoKaley CuocoAva BartlettChris MessinaChris MessinaNathan BartlettTom BatemanTom BatemanMatt PierceLiana LiberatoLiana LiberatoTory Thompson

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