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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Baskets Season 2 Episode 10 - Circus
    8.3/10(252 votes)

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  2. Baskets Season 2 Episode 4 - Ronald Reagan Library
    8.2/10(289 votes)

    S2:E4

    Chip laments Ronald Reagan for giving up his acting career.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Samuel D. Hunter

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  3. Baskets Season 2 Episode 7 - Denver
    8.2/10(256 votes)

    S2:E7

    Christine tries a Denver omelette in Denver, Colorado.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Samuel D. Hunter

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  4. Baskets Season 1 Episode 5 - Uncle Dad
    8.1/10(414 votes)

    S1:E5

    As Dale attempts to make a good deal on some furniture he leaves his daughters in Chip's care.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Samuel D. Hunter

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  5. Baskets Season 2 Episode 9 - Yard Sale
    8.1/10(245 votes)

    S2:E9

    Martha learns to haggle.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  6. Baskets Season 2 Episode 5 - Fight
    8.0/10(256 votes)

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Graham Wagner

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  7. Baskets Season 4 Episode 10 - Moving On
    8.0/10(185 votes)

    S4:E10

    Martha removes her cast; others move on in different ways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Baskets Season 1 Episode 9 - Picnic
    7.9/10(352 votes)

    S1:E9

    Chip follows a turtle around Paris and meets Penelope.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Rebecca Drysdale

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  9. Baskets Season 2 Episode 3 - Bail
    7.9/10(257 votes)

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Samuel D. Hunter

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  10. Baskets Season 2 Episode 8 - Funeral
    7.9/10(242 votes)

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Jonathan Krisel, Rachele Lynn

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  11. Baskets Season 1 Episode 8 - Sugar Pie
    7.8/10(334 votes)

    S1:E8

    Chip takes a sugar pie to his book club meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Baskets Season 2 Episode 1 - Freaks
    7.8/10(285 votes)

    S2:E1

    Chip has to decide between a tarp and snacks.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  13. Baskets Season 1 Episode 4 - Easter in Bakersfield
    7.7/10(416 votes)

    S1:E4

    Family drama brews over Easter brunch in Bakersfield.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Samuel D. Hunter

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  14. Baskets Season 1 Episode 10 - Family Portrait
    7.7/10(307 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Baskets Season 2 Episode 2 - Reverie
    7.7/10(261 votes)

    S2:E2

    Chips uses the cowboy toilet.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Graham Wagner

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  16. Baskets Season 3 Episode 10 - New Year's Eve
    7.7/10(176 votes)

    S3:E10

    A family game of Hungry Hungry Hippos ends in tragedy.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Samuel D. Hunter

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  17. Baskets Season 1 Episode 6 - DJ Twins
    7.6/10(363 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Baskets Season 1 Episode 7 - Cowboys
    7.6/10(365 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Baskets Season 3 Episode 6 - Thanksgiving
    7.6/10(194 votes)

    S3:E6

    Martha serves tilapia for Thanksgiving.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  20. Baskets Season 3 Episode 8 - Commercial
    7.6/10(178 votes)

    S3:E8

    Chip sees a homeless person in a library.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Karen Kilgariff

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  21. Baskets Season 4 Episode 4 - Affirmations
    7.6/10(154 votes)

    S4:E4

    Dale orders a cheeseburger at a Chinese restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Baskets Season 4 Episode 6 - Common Room Wake
    7.6/10(148 votes)

    S4:E6

    Martha's dad falls off the roof while fixing the TV antenna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Baskets Season 4 Episode 9 - Mrs. Baskets Goes to Sacramento
    7.6/10(144 votes)

    S4:E9

    Christine's apple pie is not allowed through security.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Baskets Season 1 Episode 3 - Strays
    7.5/10(424 votes)

    S1:E3

    One of Martha's best friends is murdered and Chip comes to her aid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Baskets Season 2 Episode 6 - Marthager
    7.5/10(241 votes)

    S2:E6

    Martha books Chip a gig at a car crash.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner

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Best Episodes Summary

"Circus" is the best rated episode of "Baskets". It scored 8.3/10 based on 252 votes. Directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Jonathan Krisel, it aired on 3/23/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ronald Reagan Library".