Zach Galifianakis has co-starred on a couple of TV shows in his career — Tru Calling (FOX) and Bored to Death (HBO) — and both lasted fewer than 30 episodes. Now, he’s the lead in the Baskets TV show, a dark comedy on FX. How will it perform in the ratings? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
The Baskets TV series revolves around a struggling clown who lives in Bakersfield, California. Chip Baskets (Galifianakis) dreams of being a classically trained French clown but things don’t work out for him when he goes to study in Paris. Chip moves back to his hometown and is forced to confront his past while working as a rodeo clown and dealing with his judgmental family. The rest of the cast includes Martha Kelly, Louie Anderson, Sabina Sciubba, and Ernest Adams.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
2/23 update: FX has renewed Baskets for a second season. Details here.
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Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays.
What do you think? Do you like the Baskets TV show? Do you think that it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
The show sucks. Horrible acting, not funny or dramatic. Very disappointed. Also, how knock Ronald Reagan, pathetic show.
Season 2? I’m sorry but it’s awful
Can’t wait for S2… This first season has been incredible… Nothing but luv to the Baskets Fam!
Show sucks Not watchable Get rid of it
It’s been renewed. Soooooooooo No.
I will be VERY disappointed if Baskets is not renewed! I love the show! Martha really likes Reinor/Chip but he is a jerk who believes she is always yelling when she is talking but is not. (Sometimes I can hardly hear her at all.) She gives him semi-decent advice but he refuses to listen. Actually, she is a glutton for punishment because there is no way any sensible person would put up with him. LOL! Chips Mom and brother are funny too. Chip really is a clown and an idiot. The show is great and I am looking forward to… Read more »
Good to see Baskets holding strong… Fingers crossed for a renewal.