Based On A True Story
Comedy · 2020Season 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
Season 2
0Teaser
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET.
1Liquid Gold
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. Ava feels isolated. She’s struggling with breastfeeding and can’t connect with the Wine & Crime gals after going off true crime cold turkey. Meanwhile, Nathan embraces his new identity as a private tennis coach. Both are relieved that Matt is secured away at a rehab in Mexico, until Tory puts herself in danger and Nathan must race to the rescue.
2Control F for Murder
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. Ava and Tory fight about Tory’s relationship with Matt, then strike a deal: Tory will go to law school if Ava makes new friends, something that doesn’t come easily for her. At the same time, Nathan agrees to help Matt stay “murder-sober” but Matt’s influence jeopardizes Nathan’s job with an important coaching client.
3Relapse
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. When a new murder is attributed to the Westside Ripper, Ava relapses into her true crime addiction. She’s convinced Matt is killing again and is determined to prove it, which creates conflict with Tory and threatens her new friendship with Drew. But Nathan believes Matt and once again lets Matt talk him into making a bold move, this time one that could jeopardize his marriage.
4Y'all Ready for This
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. Ava and Nathan are withholding things from each other, which ends up frustrating them both. But when Ava’s murder investigation leads to a sex party, they work together to connect some key dots – while also connecting with each other. Meanwhile, Matt continues to pursue his own form of sobriety
5Double Fault
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. Ava’s new TikTok account blows up in popularity. Emboldened, she tries to prevent the Copycat Killer’s next murder with Matt’s help. Meanwhile, Nathan tries to relive his past on the tennis court but can’t stop getting in his own way. And Ava’s friend Drew sticks her nose in Tory’s business, raising alarm bells.
6Based on a Drew Story
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. Ava is determined to solve the mystery of Drew and Nathan is along for the ride. Matt faces a critical moment in his “murder sobriety” as he and Tory move forward with making the ultimate commitment to each other.
7Shotgun Wedding
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. Ava takes charge after learning the truth about Drew. Nathan finally sees through Matt’s manipulations and calls him out. Matt sends a message to the Copycat Killer. Ava puts Murder Bunny to bed and reveals more than she intended. Tory goes rogue.
8This Week's Guest
Review coverage is under embargo until Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET. Ava and Nathan come face to face with the Copycat Killer. Matt and Tory navigate the fallout from a dangerous decision.