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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
A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Craig RosenbergGuest stars Natalia Dyer, April Wilkner, Li Jun Li, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Aisha Alfa, Alex Alomar Akpobome, June Diane Raphael, Brandon Keener
Episode 2
Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.
Directed by Anu ValiaWritten by Craig RosenbergGuest stars Natalia Dyer, Li Jun Li, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Aisha Alfa, Alex Alomar Akpobome, June Diane Raphael, Brandon Keener, Miles Mussenden
Episode 3
Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.
Directed by Anu ValiaWritten by Craig RosenbergGuest stars Li Jun Li, Miles Mussenden, Sebastian Quinn, Yvonne Senat Jones, Kellen Patino, Sophia Xu, Matthew C. Flynn, Graysen Moore
Episode 4
Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.
Directed by Jennifer ArnoldWritten by Craig RosenbergGuest stars Alex Alomar Akpobome, June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair, Sebastian Quinn, Lizze Broadway, Ever Carradine, Tani Hala, Dominique Willingham
Episode 5
After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.
Directed by Jennifer ArnoldWritten by Craig RosenbergGuest stars June Diane Raphael, Jessica St. Clair, Sebastian Quinn, Claire Holt, Robin Winston, Suzanne Dodd, Ellysa Rose, Dax Herrera
Episode 6
Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.
Directed by Francesca GregoriniWritten by Craig RosenbergGuest stars Li Jun Li, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Aisha Alfa, Brandon Keener, Aaron Staton, Sebastian Quinn, Timm Sharp, George Sear
Episode 7
Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.
Directed by Francesca GregoriniWritten by Craig RosenbergGuest stars Li Jun Li, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Belmont Cameli
Episode 8
With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.
Directed by Alexander BuonoWritten by Craig RosenbergGuest stars Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Aisha Alfa, Brandon Keener, Miles Mussenden, Aaron Staton, Timm Sharp, Ervin Ross, Bob Rumnock
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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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