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Baskets

Baskets

TV-MA2016•23m•6.9/10
Comedy

Ratings

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6.9/10(147)

Chip Baskets wants to follow his dream of being a French clown—however, reality keeps interfering. Saddled with financial difficulties and facing an impenetrable language barrier, he moves back home to Bakersfield with high hopes. There, he is forced to confront his past while working as a rodeo clown and competing with his siblings for his mother's approval and affection.

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Production

FX Productions, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, 3 Arts Entertainment, Pig Newton

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 21, 2016

Last Aired

August 22, 2019

Networks

FX

Created By

Louis C.K., Zach Galifianakis, Jonathan Krisel

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Renoir
E1
Renoir
Air date: 2016-01-21
A strong command of French is needed to really excel in French Clown School, which Chip Baskets finds out the hard way.
Trainee
E2
Trainee
Air date: 2016-01-28
Chip takes a new clown under his wing at the rodeo. Mad clown love ensues.
Strays
E3
Strays
Air date: 2016-02-04
One of Martha's best friends is murdered and Chip comes to her aid.
Easter in Bakersfield
E4
Easter in Bakersfield
Air date: 2016-02-11
Family drama brews over Easter brunch in Bakersfield.
Uncle Dad
E5
Uncle Dad
Air date: 2016-02-18
As Dale attempts to make a good deal on some furniture he leaves his daughters in Chip's care.
DJ Twins
E6
DJ Twins
Air date: 2016-02-25
All the free bottled water in the world can't soften the sting of rejection during an evening with the family.
Cowboys
E7
Cowboys
Air date: 2016-03-03
Eddie drags Chip and Martha on a road trip to deliver some cowboy justice.
Sugar Pie
E8
Sugar Pie
Air date: 2016-03-10
Chip takes a sugar pie to his book club meeting.
Picnic
E9
Picnic
Air date: 2016-03-17
Chip follows a turtle around Paris and meets Penelope.
Family Portrait
E10
Family Portrait
Air date: 2016-03-24
Mom adjusts to her new life as a diabetic, Dale learns cacti only need to be watered once a year and Chip hits rock bottom. On the plus side, there are curly fries down there.

Cast

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Chip Baskets / Dale Baskets

Martha Kelly

Martha Kelly

Martha Brooks

Louie Anderson

Louie Anderson

Christine Baskets

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