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Based on a True Story
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Based on a True Story

Thu, Jun 8, 2023
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    as Ava Bartlett
  • Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    as Nathan Bartlett
  • Tom Bateman
    Tom Bateman
    as Matt Pierce
  • Liana Liberato
    Liana Liberato
    as Tory Thompson
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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes

Ended · 16 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Great American Artform
    Aired · Thu, Jun 8, 2023 · 45m

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

  • E2
    BDE
    Aired · Thu, Jun 8, 2023 · 30m

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

  • E3
    Who's Next
    Aired · Thu, Jun 8, 2023 · 30m

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

  • E4
    The Survivor
    Aired · Thu, Jun 8, 2023 · 27m

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

  • E5
    Ted Bundy Bottle Opener
    Aired · Thu, Jun 8, 2023 · 28m

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

  • E6
    Love You, Buzzfeed
    Aired · Thu, Jun 8, 2023 · 30m

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

  • E7
    National Geographic
    Aired · Thu, Jun 8, 2023 · 23m

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

  • E8
    The Universe
    Aired · Thu, Jun 8, 2023 · 23m

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

Season 2
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Liquid Gold
    Aired · Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 33m

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

  • E2
    Control F for Murder
    Aired · Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 30m

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

  • E3
    Relapse
    Aired · Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 26m

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

  • E4
    Y'all Ready for This?
    Aired · Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 27m

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

  • E5
    Double Fault
    Aired · Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 28m

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

  • E6
    Based on a Drew Story
    Aired · Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 29m

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

  • E7
    Shotgun Wedding
    Aired · Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 26m

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

  • E8
    This Week's Guest
    Aired · Thu, Nov 21, 2024 · 25m

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