Based on a True Story (2023)

Comedy · Horror

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.

IMDb rating: 7.1 (20,998 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 ↑ +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Peacock
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

7.39 avg 8 episodes 7.3 → 7.1 29 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Great American Artform	7.3	827
2	BDE	7.2	688
3	Who's Next	7.4	639
4	The Survivor	7.8	642
5	Ted Bundy Bottle Opener	7.5	626
6	I Love You, Buzzfeed	7.5	625
7	National Geographic	7.3	569
8	The Universe	7.1	615

Season 2 (2024)

7.55 avg 8 episodes 6.9 → 7.7 28 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Liquid Gold	6.9	321
2	Control F for Murder	7.4	280
3	Relapse	7.4	255
4	Y'all Ready for This?	7.5	245
5	Double Fault	7.6	254
6	Based on a Drew Story	7.9	256
7	Shotgun Wedding	8.0	259
8	This Week's Guest	7.7	282

Based on a True Story (2023)

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