TV series
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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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.
Cast, crew and production details
Zach GalifianakisChip Baskets / Dale Baskets
Martha KellyMartha Brooks
Louie AndersonChristine Baskets
Sabina SciubbaPenelope
Ernest AdamsEddie
Mary WisemanTrinity
Eva La DareCypher
Tobias JelinekMorpheus
FXUnited States
FX ProductionsUnited States
Brillstein Entertainment PartnersUnited States
3 Arts EntertainmentUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
A strong command of French is needed to really excel in French Clown School, which Chip Baskets finds out the hard way.
Guest stars Sabina Sciubba, Ernest Adams, Hagen Mills, Salvator Xuereb, Cyril Niccolaï, Jean-Christophe Febbrari, Pierrino Mascarino, Dan Gilvezan
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Episode 2
Chip takes a new clown under his wing at the rodeo. Mad clown love ensues.
Guest stars Sabina Sciubba, Ernest Adams, Tom Proctor, Chris McLaughlin, Brendan Jennings, Adam Zastrow, Marshall Manesh, Rocky McDonald
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Episode 3
One of Martha's best friends is murdered and Chip comes to her aid.
Guest stars Sabina Sciubba, Raymond Ma, Shel Rasten, Vahe Bejan, Sally Brooks, Dan Gilvezan
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Episode 4
Family drama brews over Easter brunch in Bakersfield.
Written by Samuel D. HunterGuest stars Sabina Sciubba, Ernest Adams, Malia Pyles, Julia Rose, Maree Cheatham, Ivy Jones, Ellen D. Williams, Dan Cole
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Episode 5
As Dale attempts to make a good deal on some furniture he leaves his daughters in Chip's care.
Written by Samuel D. HunterGuest stars Sabina Sciubba, Ernest Adams, Tom Proctor, Chris McLaughlin, Malia Pyles, Julia Rose, Rocky McDonald, Ellen D. Williams
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Episode 6
All the free bottled water in the world can't soften the sting of rejection during an evening with the family.
Guest stars Ernest Adams, Tom Proctor, Chris McLaughlin, Malia Pyles, Julia Rose, Dan Gilvezan, Rocky McDonald, Ellen D. Williams
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Episode 7
Eddie drags Chip and Martha on a road trip to deliver some cowboy justice.
Guest stars Sabina Sciubba, Ernest Adams, Tom Proctor, Meg Foster, David Grammer, Carlos Antonio, Tsulan Cooper, Saginaw Grant
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Episode 8
Chip takes a sugar pie to his book club meeting.
Guest stars Ernest Adams, Malia Pyles, Maree Cheatham, Heather Olt, Garry Clemmons, Jason Clemmons, Julie Ariola, Darcy Shean
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Episode 9
Chip follows a turtle around Paris and meets Penelope.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Rebecca DrysdaleGuest stars Sabina Sciubba, Amy O'Neill, Kelli L. Jackson, Miles Anderson, Julien Heron, Mathew Lorenceau, Lizzy Burgi, Terence Leclere
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Episode 10
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.
Guest stars Sabina Sciubba, Ernest Adams, Aaron Hill, Malia Pyles, Julia Rose, Adam Zastrow, Ivy Jones, Ellen D. Williams
Where to watch BasketsEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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