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★ 7.2

Best Episodes Of Based on a True Story

Overall Rating: ★ 7.2

Best Episodes Of Based on a True Story

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.2)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Based on a True Story, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.

The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.

2 Seasons
16 Episodes
Returning Series
Comedy Drama
Based on a True Story poster

Overall Rating

★ 7.2
S2 E6
#1
★ 8.0

Based on a Drew Story

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

S2 E7
#2
★ 8.0

Shotgun Wedding

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

S2 E8
#3
★ 7.8

This Week's Guest

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

S1 E4
#4
★ 7.7

The Survivor

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

S2 E5
#5
★ 7.7

Double Fault

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

S2 E4
#6
★ 7.6

Y'all Ready for This?

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

S1 E5
#7
★ 7.5

Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

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

S1 E6
#8
★ 7.5

Love You, Buzzfeed

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

S2 E2
#9
★ 7.5

Control F for Murder

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

S2 E3
#10
★ 7.5

Relapse

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

S1 E8
#1
★ 7.0

The Universe

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

S2 E1
#2
★ 7.0

Liquid Gold

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

S1 E1
#3
★ 7.3

The Great American Art Form

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

S1 E2
#4
★ 7.3

BDE

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

S1 E7
#5
★ 7.3

National Geographic

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

S1 E3
#6
★ 7.4

Who's Next?

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

S1 E5
#7
★ 7.5

Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

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

S1 E6
#8
★ 7.5

Love You, Buzzfeed

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

S2 E2
#9
★ 7.5

Control F for Murder

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

S2 E3
#10
★ 7.5

Relapse

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

S1 E1
★ 7.3

The Great American Art Form

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

S1 E2
★ 7.3

BDE

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

S1 E3
★ 7.4

Who's Next?

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

S1 E4
★ 7.7

The Survivor

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

S1 E5
★ 7.5

Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

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

S1 E6
★ 7.5

Love You, Buzzfeed

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

S1 E7
★ 7.3

National Geographic

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

S1 E8
★ 7.0

The Universe

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

S2 E1
★ 7.0

Liquid Gold

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

S2 E2
★ 7.5

Control F for Murder

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

S2 E3
★ 7.5

Relapse

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

S2 E4
★ 7.6

Y'all Ready for This?

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

S2 E5
★ 7.7

Double Fault

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

S2 E6
★ 8.0

Based on a Drew Story

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

S2 E7
★ 8.0

Shotgun Wedding

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

S2 E8
★ 7.8

This Week's Guest

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

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
2 ★ 7.6 8
★ 8.0 Based on a Drew Story
★ 7.0 Liquid Gold
1 ★ 7.4 8
★ 7.7 The Survivor
★ 7.0 The Universe
Cast

Kaley Cuoco

Ava Bartlett

Chris Messina

Nathan Bartlett

Tom Bateman

Matt Pierce

Liana Liberato

Tory Thompson