Best Episodes of Based on a True Story

Discover the highest rated episodes of Based on a True Story. These episodes represent the highest rated by viewers.

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#	Episode	Season	Rating
1	Based on a Drew Story	S2:E6	★ 8.0
2	Shotgun Wedding	S2:E7	★ 8.0
3	This Week's Guest	S2:E8	★ 7.8

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

Cast & Characters

★ 8.0/10 (166 votes)

#1 Based on a Drew Story

S2:E6

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

★ 8.0/10 (166 votes)

#2 Shotgun Wedding

S2:E7

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

★ 7.8/10 (181 votes)

#3 This Week's Guest

S2:E8

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

★ 7.7/10 (575 votes)

#4 The Survivor

S1:E4

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

★ 7.6/10 (163 votes)

#5 Double Fault

S2:E5

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

★ 7.5/10 (565 votes)

#6 Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

S1:E5

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

★ 7.5/10 (564 votes)

#7 Love You, Buzzfeed

S1:E6

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

★ 7.5/10 (163 votes)

#8 Relapse

S2:E3

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

★ 7.5/10 (159 votes)

#9 Y'all Ready for This?

S2:E4

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

★ 7.4/10 (568 votes)

#10 Who's Next?

S1:E3

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

★ 7.4/10 (182 votes)

#11 Control F for Murder

S2:E2

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

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★ 7.3/10 (726 votes)

#12 The Great American Art Form

S1:E1

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

★ 7.3/10 (604 votes)

#13 BDE

S1:E2

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

★ 7.3/10 (508 votes)

#14 National Geographic

S1:E7

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

★ 7.1/10 (551 votes)

#15 The Universe

S1:E8

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

★ 7.0/10 (216 votes)

#16 Liquid Gold

S2:E1

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

Cast & Chracters

Ava Bartlett

Actor: Kaley Cuoco

Nathan Bartlett

Actor: Chris Messina

Matt Pierce

Actor: Tom Bateman

Tory Thompson

Actor: Liana Liberato

The highest rated episode of Based on a True Story is "Based on a Drew Story" (S2E6) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 166 votes.

The lowest rated episode is "Liquid Gold" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.00.

This episode received 216 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Survivor" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 575 votes.

The lowest rated episode is "The Universe" (S1E8) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 551 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Based on a Drew Story" (S2E6) with a rating of 8.00.