Baskets is an American comedy television series that premiered on January 21, 2016 on FX. The series was co-created by Louis C.K., Zach Galifianakis and Jonathan Krisel; Krisel is also the showrunner and director. Galifianakis stars in the dual lead role as Chip Baskets, a failed professional clown in Paris, who instead becomes a local rodeo clown in Bakersfield, California and his twin brother Dale Baskets. Galifianakis, C.K., M. Blair Breard, Dave Becky, Marc Gurvitz and Andrea Pett-Joseph serve as executive producers, with FX Productions as the production company, with C.K.'s Pig Newton productions having had all ties to the show and FX cut after C.K. admitted to sexual harassment towards several women. On February 23, 2016, FX renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on January 19, 2017. On March 9, 2017, FX renewed the show for a third season, which premiered on January 23, 2018.
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Premise
With hopes and dreams, Chip Baskets aims to become a professional clown. After failing to get a degree at a prestigious clowning school in Paris, he is stuck with a job at a local rodeo in his hometown of Bakersfield, California.
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Cast
Main cast
- Zach Galifianakis as twin brothers Chip Baskets and Dale Everett Baskets.
- Martha Kelly as Martha Brooks, a low-key insurance agent who is Chip's only friend while tolerating his angry and rude treatment of her.
- Louie Anderson as Christine Baskets, mother of Chip and Dale.
Recurring cast
- Sabina Sciubba as Penelope, a French woman who is married to Chip, who does not love him and only married him to get a green card so that she could live in America.
- Ernest Adams as Eddie, the owner and manager of the Buckaroo Rodeo, who hires Chip because he gives a job to anyone who actually wants to work there for low pay and at huge injury cost.
- Ellen D. Williams as Nicole Baskets, Dale's wife.
- Malia Pyles as Sarah Baskets, Dale's elder daughter.
- Julia Rose Gruenberg as Crystal Baskets, Dale's younger daughter.
- Alex Morris as Ken, a Denver-based carpet supply company owner, and Christine's new boyfriend
Production
In December 2013, Louis C.K.'s production company, Pig Newton, signed a deal with FX for him to create new shows for their various networks. FX ordered a pilot episode for Baskets with C.K. and Galifianakis to co-write, and Galifianakis to star. On August 27, 2014, FX picked up the show for a 10-episode first season with production to commence in 2015.
In November 2017, after Louis C.K. confirmed the sexual misconduct allegations against him were true, FX canceled their overall deal with C.K. and his production company, Pig Newton. C.K. will have no involvement in future seasons of the series.
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2016)
Season 2 (2017)
Season 3 (2018)
Reception
Baskets has received positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the first season 70% with an average score of 7.4 out of 10, based on 36 reviews. The site's consensus reads, "Though its themes may be unpleasant for some and LOL moments are few and far between, Baskets succeeds on the strength of its deadpan delivery and terrific cast." On Metacritic, the first season holds a score of 68 out of 100, based on 32 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Accolades
Broadcast
Internationally, the series premiered in Australia on January 26, 2016. It aired in the UK on Fox from April 13, 2017.
References
External links
- Official website
- Baskets on IMDb
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