Baskets: Season 1

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FX | Season Premiere Date: January 21, 2016

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

Creator: Zach Galifianakis and Louis C.K. and Jonathan Krisel

Genre(s): Comedy, Kids

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Family Portrait
Air Date: March 24, 2016
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S1:E9. France
Air Date: March 17, 2016
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S1:E8. Sugar Pie
Air Date: March 10, 2016

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Jeff Korbelik

Jan 19, 2016

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

Allison Shoemaker

Jan 19, 2016

As with all things bitter, it’s an acquired taste, but worth the time it takes to get there. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Jan 21, 2016

A dark and strangely beautiful new sitcom. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Jan 19, 2016

With her understated, monotone delivery no matter the situation, Kelly just might be the comedic find of the season. Galifianakis delivers a finely tuned grump as Chip and an over-the-top shrew as Dale. Under co-creator, executive producer and director Jonathan Krisel’s sensitive care, Baskets is a funny show about sad people. Read full review

The Daily Beast Kevin Fallon

Jan 22, 2016

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

Gail Pennington

Jan 21, 2016

I wish desperately that it wanted to be funnier. The only real smiles come from Louie Anderson as the clown's mother. Read full review

Chris Cabin

Jan 6, 2016

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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holliswardo

Dec 12, 2018

There's nothing like this on any screen, dark, human, hilarious. Louie Anderson's performance is one of the most amazing portrayals you'll ever see.

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dafire

Jan 22, 2016

Baskets is another brilliant production from Louis CK, Jonathan Krisel, and the wonderfully deadpan Zach Galifinakis. The show is artfully filmed and you can sense the attention to detail. It takes several episodes to understand what is so lovely about these quirky characters, but DaleBaskets is another brilliant production from Louis CK, Jonathan Krisel, and the wonderfully deadpan Zach Galifinakis. The show is artfully filmed and you can sense the attention to detail. It takes several episodes to understand what is so lovely about these quirky characters, but Dale Baskets of Baskets Career College or Martha the Costco insurance adjuster will win you over. Comedy in its highest form.… Expand

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CHAINSAW777

Jan 25, 2016

People always say they want something different on TV...Well here it is! This is truly a unique and amazing show! This show takes chances and Louie Anderson's performance as Zach mother is truly a revelation! This is a creative masterpiece from great tortured minds.

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scrambledeggs

Jun 13, 2018

It's funnier than I expected. So many new shows have been disappointing, but this one has something refreshing to offer. Though inaccurate portray of how immigration works through marriage.

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Iamcritical86

Feb 5, 2018

Baskets is now in it's 3rd season, yet I'm only given the option here to review season 1. Anyways, the show is weird and rather odd, but it's also down to earth and believable in a strange sort of way. The humour is subtle and dry and unless you're in tune with that style, you wouldn't getBaskets is now in it's 3rd season, yet I'm only given the option here to review season 1. Anyways, the show is weird and rather odd, but it's also down to earth and believable in a strange sort of way. The humour is subtle and dry and unless you're in tune with that style, you wouldn't get it. I also think Louie Anderson does a great job in this series.… Expand

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brockcheese

Jul 26, 2017

This show is tight. I really think this is a strong debut for a comedy and it touches on many serious issues with a deft hand. Although it wavers in whether it wants to be a comedy or a drama it stills has its moments.

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mrknowitall_not

Jan 24, 2016

The premise of this show is played out which is pathetic guy who is downtrodden and often humiliated and "look at me I am so pathetic ha-ha". It is just sad to laugh at his misfortune and incompetence. Louis CK does this better because there is a glean in his eye which resembles hope.The premise of this show is played out which is pathetic guy who is downtrodden and often humiliated and "look at me I am so pathetic ha-ha". It is just sad to laugh at his misfortune and incompetence. Louis CK does this better because there is a glean in his eye which resembles hope. This show and this character played by Zack feels hopeless.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 4

85
- Season 4 Overview
  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
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  S1:E10. Family Portrait
  Air Date: March 24, 2016
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  Air Date: March 17, 2016
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  Air Date: March 10, 2016
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  S1:E7. Cowboys
  Air Date: March 3, 2016
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  S1:E6. DJ Twins
  Air Date: February 25, 2016
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  S1:E5. Uncle Dad
  Air Date: February 18, 2016
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  Air Date: February 11, 2016
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  Air Date: February 4, 2016
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  S1:E2. Trainee
  Air Date: January 28, 2016
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  Air Date: January 21, 2016