The BEST episodes of Baskets

Every episode of Baskets ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Baskets!

In Bakersfield, California, Chip Baskets sets out on following his dream of becoming 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.

Last Updated: 2/25/2024Network: FXStatus: Ended
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Uncle Dad
star
7.99
611 votes

#1 - Uncle Dad

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2016

Dale, sick of getting screwed out of a good deal on hutches, leaves his daughters in the care of Chip, consequences be damned.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Circus
star
7.89
387 votes

#2 - Circus

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/23/2017

Christine turns to Arby's when Chip joins the Russians.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Cowboys
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7.81
509 votes

#3 - Cowboys

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/3/2016

Eddie drags Chip and Martha on a road trip to deliver some cowboy justice.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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DJ Twins
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7.80
612 votes

#4 - DJ Twins

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/25/2016

All the free bottled water in the world can’t soften the sting of rejection during an evening with the family.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Yard Sale
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7.71
412 votes

#5 - Yard Sale

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2017

Martha learns to haggle.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Sugar Pie
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7.69
547 votes

#6 - Sugar Pie

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2016

If you bring a sugar pie to book club, nobody will eat it. This day and age, almost everyone’s watching their sugar consumption.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Easter in Bakersfield
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7.67
619 votes

#7 - Easter in Bakersfield

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2016

Family drama brews over Easter brunch in Bakersfield.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Strays
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7.67
712 votes

#8 - Strays

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2016

Martha adopts a dog and Chip tries to win back his wife's affections with a television.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Family Portrait
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7.66
508 votes

#9 - Family Portrait

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2016

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Reverie
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7.63
538 votes

#10 - Reverie

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/26/2017

Chip is given the opportunity to use the cowboy toilet.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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New Year's Eve
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7.61
184 votes

#11 - New Year's Eve

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2018

A family game of Hungry Hungry Hippos ends in tragedy.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Ronald Reagan Library
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7.61
446 votes

#12 - Ronald Reagan Library

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/2017

Chip laments Ronald Reagan for giving up his acting career.

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Funeral
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7.60
438 votes

#13 - Funeral

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2017

Someone trying to punch Logan in the face accidentally punches Cody. Chip attempts to sort it out.

Writer: Rachele Lynn
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Freaks
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7.60
582 votes

#14 - Freaks

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2017

Chip has to decide between a tarp and snacks.

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Trainee
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7.56
799 votes

#15 - Trainee

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/28/2016

Chip takes a new clown under his wing at the rodeo.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Bail
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7.56
453 votes

#16 - Bail

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/2017

Chip gets arrested, which interrupts Christine's water aerobics schedule.

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Denver
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7.53
450 votes

#17 - Denver

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2017

Christine tries a Denver omelette in Denver, Colorado.

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Picnic
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7.52
475 votes

#18 - Picnic

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/17/2016

Chip follows a turtle around Paris and meets Penelope.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Affirmations
star
7.50
139 votes

#19 - Affirmations

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/11/2019

Dale orders a cheeseburger at a Chinese restaurant.

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Wild Horses
star
7.49
251 votes

#20 - Wild Horses

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2018

Chip learns how to transfer a call.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Mrs. Baskets Goes to Sacramento
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7.48
133 votes

#21 - Mrs. Baskets Goes to Sacramento

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/15/2019

Christine's apple pie is not allowed through security.

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Moving On
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7.45
128 votes

#22 - Moving On

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2019

Martha removes her cast.

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Fight
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7.43
433 votes

#23 - Fight

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/2017

Dale's dog days are over when Chip and Christine finally return to Bakersfield.

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Housewarming
star
7.42
130 votes

#24 - Housewarming

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/1/2019

A carpet emergency interrupts Christine's wedding plans.

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Denver Revisited
star
7.41
133 votes

#25 - Denver Revisited

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/18/2019

Flammable carpets become a headache for Ken and Christine.

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