The essential episodes of Based on a True Story
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Based on a True Story — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
- 02
Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.
- 03
Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.
- 04
Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.
- 05
After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.
- 06
Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.
- 07
Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.
- 08
With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.
- 09
Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.
- 10
Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.
- 11
Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.
- 12
Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.
- 13
Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.
- 14
Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.
- 15
Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.
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