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Based on a True Story

Show Info

  • Status: Canceled
  • First Aired: June 8, 2023
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 16
  • Networks: Peacock
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
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Based on a True Story(2023)
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True Crime is an obsession that never dies.

TMDB Rating: 7.3 (104 votes)

Overview

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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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

8 episodes • 2023Avg: 7.9Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Great American Art FormJun 8, 20238.0
2BDEJun 8, 20238.0
3Who's Next?Jun 8, 20238.1
4The SurvivorJun 8, 20237.4
5Ted Bundy Bottle OpenerJun 8, 20237.9
6Love You, BuzzfeedJun 8, 20238.3
7National GeographicJun 8, 20238.0
8The UniverseJun 8, 20237.6
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Season 2

8 episodes • 2024Avg: 7.5

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Liquid GoldNov 21, 20247.8
2Control F for MurderNov 21, 20248.0
3RelapseNov 21, 20247.5
4Y'all Ready for This?Nov 21, 20246.0
5Double FaultNov 21, 20247.5
6Based on a Drew StoryNov 21, 20248.0
7Shotgun WeddingNov 21, 20248.0
8This Week's GuestNov 21, 20247.5

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