The BEST episodes of Based on a True Story
Every episode of Based on a True Story ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Based on a True Story!
Inspired by a bizarre true event, the series is about a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.
#1 - The Great American Art Form
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2023
A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
#2 - BDE
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2023
After Nathan's botched proposal, Ava fights to keep him on target. When detectives visit the club, a petrified Nathan worries he's a suspect.
#3 - Who's Next?
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2023
While seizing creative control, Matt drops in on Nathan at the Beverly Club. Ava and Nathan try to maintain power.
#4 - The Survivor
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2023
Crime Con. Las Vegas. Ava and Nathan surround themselves with thousands of true crime addicts.
#5 - Ted Bundy Bottle Opener
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/2023
Ecstasy. Murder. Ruby drags Ava and Nathan on a wild night out after tragedy strikes Crime Con.
#6 - Love You, Buzzfeed
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/8/2023
Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby’s mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.
#7 - National Geographic
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/8/2023
Temptation creeps in on Ava and Nathan as they try to move on from the auction.
#8 - The Universe
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2023
Cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time. Matt prepares to expand the operation.
#10 - Control F for Murder
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/21/2024
Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.
#11 - Relapse
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2024
Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.
#12 - Y'all Ready for This?
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/2024
Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.
#13 - Double Fault
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/21/2024
Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.
#14 - Based on a Drew Story
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2024
Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.
#15 - Shotgun Wedding
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2024
Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.
#16 - This Week's Guest
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2024
Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.