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Generally favorable reviews based on 46 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Ratings

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Baskets

Series Details & Credits

FX | Release Date: January 21, 2016

Summary: Chip Baskets (Zach Galifianakis) dreams of being a French clown but real life interferes with his plans.

Genre(s): Comedy, Kids

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S4:E11. Moving On
Air Date: August 22, 2019
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S4:E10. Mrs. Bakets Goes to Sacramento
Air Date: August 15, 2019
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S4:E9. Mrs. Baskets Goes to Sacramento
Air Date: August 15, 2019

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Metascore

72

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33

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1

Critic Reviews

100

The Lincoln Journal Star

Jeff Korbelik

Jan 19, 2016

Season 1 Review: Absurd is the best way to describe the Zach Galifianakis-fronted comedy, like absurdly funny, the way “Portlandia” is on IFC. Read full review

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The Huffington Post

David Hinckley

Feb 22, 2017

Season 2 Review: One of the best shows on television. Just as long as you realize it has moments that will make you feel really really sad. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly

Christian Holub

Jan 17, 2017

Season 2 Review: The show's vision remains consistent. It's a world so absurdly horrible that clowns seem besides the point, and the only sensible response is dark, deadpan humor. [20 Jan 2017, p.55]

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Boston Globe

Matthew Gilbert

Jan 20, 2016

Season 1 Review: Ultimately, Baskets isn’t a cold-hearted laugh at his expense. Chip’s downward spiral is affecting, and by episode three, I was emotionally invested in his journey. Read full review

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IndieWire Ben Travers

Jan 22, 2016

Season 1 Review: It’s hard to predict where the series is headed, or even if the delicate mix of jokes and introspective moments can keep walking the tightrope, let alone dance on it. But there’s something here worth keeping an eye on--the people, really. Galifianakis, Anderson and especially Kelly fill Baskets with possibility, even if it’s not exactly brimming with energy from the onset. Read full review

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The Daily Beast Kevin Fallon

Jan 22, 2016

Season 1 Review: Baskets is so naturalistic it’s almost whimsical. Except it’s so definitely lacks any whimsy that all of its naturalism can actually be stale. Read full review

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Slant Magazine

Chris Cabin

Jan 6, 2016

Season 1 Review: Baskets settles for being a dingy theater of humiliation, like the very worst scenes in Todd Solondz's films, without the visual flare or bold, challenging characters. Read full review

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sqwosh

Aug 18, 2020

This is a wonderful piece, it is as funny as it is sad. For me personally, Chip's character is very close, he is absurd, not lucky, but charming in his dedication. I strongly advise you to familiarize yourself with this series, it is cool and good-natured tube.

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JimmiqusBoniqus

May 29, 2019

Baskets starts strong with its first season. The tragic clown angle is renewed with zest as Zach G's impeccable comedic timing never let's any dark moment remain such for long. However, somewhere in the middle of season two the show appears to lose its original footing and begins meanderingBaskets starts strong with its first season. The tragic clown angle is renewed with zest as Zach G's impeccable comedic timing never let's any dark moment remain such for long. However, somewhere in the middle of season two the show appears to lose its original footing and begins meandering into the realm of cliche TV drama foibles. Why the writers chose to ditch Chip's story and bring his family to forefront does little more than make his family unlikeable with their contrive backstories.. I feel it actually short-changes Louie Anderson's incredible performance as Mom Baskets. Once it veers into season 3, the series loses its gritty hilariousness and becomes a pandering melodrama with a few Galifianakis one shots here and there to keep it "funny".… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

72

Series Overview
Season 4

85
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 13, 2019
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  S4:E11. Moving On
  Air Date: August 22, 2019
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  S4:E10. Mrs. Bakets Goes to Sacramento
  Air Date: August 15, 2019
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  S4:E9. Mrs. Baskets Goes to Sacramento
  Air Date: August 15, 2019
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  S4:E8. Grandma's Day
  Air Date: August 8, 2019
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  S4:E7. Housewarming
  Air Date: August 1, 2019
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  S4:E6. Common Room Wake
  Air Date: July 25, 2019
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  S4:E5. Denver Revisited
  Air Date: July 18, 2019
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  S4:E4. Affirmations
  Air Date: July 11, 2019
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  S4:E3. Homemakers
  Air Date: June 27, 2019
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  S4:E2. Baby Chip
  Air Date: June 20, 2019
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  S4:E1. Cat People
  Air Date: June 13, 2019
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 23, 2018
Season 2

83
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 19, 2017
Season 1

68
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 21, 2016