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About Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on Peacock on June 8, 2023. It has 2 seasons and 16 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 8 "This Week's Guest", aired on November 21, 2024.

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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

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Episodes

16 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2023 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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    8. The Universe

    Finale

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

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    7. National Geographic

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

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    6. Love You, Buzzfeed

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

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    5. Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

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

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    4. The Survivor

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

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    3. Who's Next?

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

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    2. BDE

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

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    1. The Great American Art Form

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

Season 2

2024 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

Season two finds new parents Ava and Nathan Bartlett three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in - is Matt behind the slayings? Is Tory, now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good -- Ava's TikTok habit and her new friend Drew provide a welcome distraction, and Nathan's all in on reigniting his tennis career as well as his friendship with Matt -- until danger comes knocking, literally.

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    8. This Week's Guest

    Finale

    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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    7. Shotgun Wedding

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

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    6. Based on a Drew Story

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

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    5. Double Fault

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

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    4. Y'all Ready for This?

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

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    3. Relapse

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

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    2. Control F for Murder

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

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    1. Liquid Gold

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

Cast & crew

Created by Craig Rosenberg

  • Priscilla Quintana

    Priscilla Quintana

    Ruby Gale

  • Natalia Dyer

    Natalia Dyer

    Chloe Lake

  • April Wilkner

    April Wilkner

    Amy

  • Li Jun Li

    Li Jun Li

    Michelle

  • Annabelle Dexter-Jones

    Annabelle Dexter-Jones

    Serena

  • Aisha Alfa

    Aisha Alfa

    Carolyn

  • Alex Alomar Akpobome

    Alex Alomar Akpobome

    Ryan

  • June Diane Raphael

    June Diane Raphael

    Romy Lipinski

  • Brandon Keener

    Brandon Keener

    Paul

  • Miles Mussenden

    Miles Mussenden

    Detective Quincy Burrell

  • Britney Ortiz

    Britney Ortiz

    Rebecca

  • Pierson Fodé

    Pierson Fodé

    Jamie

  • Belmont Cameli

    Belmont Cameli

    Mason

  • Ava Catanzarite

    Tess

  • Jill Lover

    Jill Lover

    Lisa

  • Dawn Aneada

    Roxie

Based on a True Story FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Based on a True Story?

Based on a True Story has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 21, 2024.

When did the latest episode of Based on a True Story come out?

The most recent episode of Based on a True Story, Season 2 Episode 8 "This Week's Guest", aired on November 21, 2024.

How many seasons of Based on a True Story are there?

Based on a True Story has 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total.

When did Based on a True Story first air?

Based on a True Story first aired on Peacock on June 8, 2023.

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