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True Crime is an obsession that never dies.
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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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Annie WeismanGuest stars Priscilla Quintana, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Aisha Alfa, Jessica St. Clair, Aaron Staton, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Stephanie Allynne, Rory Scovel
Episode 2
Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Jaclyn MooreGuest stars Kingston Rumi Southwick, Stephanie Allynne, Melissa Fumero, Briana Cuoco, Devin Way, Brenda Koo, Alberto Frezza, Rose Montoya
Episode 3
Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.
Directed by Anu ValiaWritten by Sono PatelGuest stars June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair, Robin Winston, Melissa Fumero, Audrey Trullinger, Matthew Law, Eve Gordon, Julie Claire
Episode 4
Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.
Directed by Anu ValiaWritten by Max SearleGuest stars June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair, Melissa Fumero, Sara Paxton, John Billingsley, Brian Huskey, Liz Cackowski, Elisa Bocanegra
Episode 5
Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.
Directed by Jenée LaMarqueWritten by Spindrift BeckGuest stars Melissa Fumero, Josh Stamberg, Joe Williamson, Annie Rose Ramos, Nancy Linehan Charles, Diana DeLaCruz, Phillip Garcia, Loren Lott
Episode 6
Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.
Directed by Jenée LaMarqueWritten by Amelia SwedeenGuest stars Melissa Fumero, Briana Cuoco, Devin Way, Brenda Koo, Matthew Law, Sara Paxton, Elisa Bocanegra, Joe Williamson
Episode 7
Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Max Searle, Debbie EzerGuest stars Annabelle Dexter-Jones, June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair, Kellen Patino, Rory Scovel, Melissa Fumero, Matthew Law, Sara Paxton
Episode 8
Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Jaclyn Moore, Sono PatelGuest stars Kellen Patino, Sara Paxton, Marco Khan, Dani Deetté, Rachel Winfree
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Kaley CuocoAva Bartlett
Chris MessinaNathan Bartlett
Tom BatemanMatt Pierce
Priscilla QuintanaRuby Gale
Liana LiberatoTory Thompson
Natalia DyerChloe Lake
Li Jun LiMichelle
Annabelle Dexter-JonesSerena
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