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The Best Based On True Story TV Shows on BET

Finding a good Based On True Story TV show to watch can be hard, so we've ranked the best ones and included where to watch them. Check out our list of the best Based On True Story TV shows of all time streaming on BET.

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1. The New Edition Story

8.9/10

100%

74/100

Year: 2017-2020Seasons: 2

Biography, Drama

What it's about: Follow the story of R&B pioneers Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill as they navigate fame from their native Boston to Hollywood and beyond.

Where to Watch: 3 episodes (50%) are available to stream on a TV everywhere service (BET).

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2. American Soul

7.0/10

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59/100

Year: 2019-2020Rated: TV-14Seasons: 2

Drama, Biography

What it's about: The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.

Where to Watch: 2 episodes (18%) are available to watch free online (BET). 11 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (fuboTV & BET+). 9 episodes (82%) are available to stream on a TV everywhere service (BET).