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Based on a True Story

20232 seasons

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.

Synopsis

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.

Episodes

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons

The Great American Art Form

1. The Great American Art Form

Jun 8, 2023 45 min

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

BDE

2. BDE

Jun 8, 2023 30 min

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

Who's Next?

3. Who's Next?

Jun 8, 2023 30 min

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

The Survivor

4. The Survivor

Jun 8, 2023 27 min

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

Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

5. Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

Jun 8, 2023 29 min

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

Love You, Buzzfeed

6. Love You, Buzzfeed

Jun 8, 2023 31 min

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

National Geographic

7. National Geographic

Jun 8, 2023 23 min

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

The Universe

8. The Universe

Jun 8, 2023 24 min

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

Ensemble

Cast

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Ava Bartlett

Chris Messina

Chris Messina

Nathan Bartlett

Tom Bateman

Tom Bateman

Matt Pierce

Liana Liberato

Liana Liberato

Tory Thompson

Production

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Release

2023

Seasons

2 seasons

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