FX’s Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series “Baskets” Will End with the Season Four Finale on August 22
LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2019 — FX Networks today announced that its critically acclaimed comedy series Baskets will come to an end with the show’s season four finale on Thursday, August 22 on FX.
“Over four seasons, Baskets has taken its place among the great FX comedies as an endearing and hilarious look at the dreams and ambition of ‘Chip Baskets’ and his extended, loving family,” said Eric Schrier, President, FX Entertainment. “This show has been a joy for everyone at FX and we are grateful to Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and the rest of the cast and crew for giving us the gem that is Baskets.”
Baskets is executive produced by Jonathan Krisel, Zach Galifianakis, Marc Gurvitz and Andrea Pett-Joseph, and stars Galifianakis, Louie Anderson, Martha Kelly and Alex Morris. It is produced by FX Productions.
Season four of Baskets continues Thursdays with the following episodes:
· Episode 7 – “Housewarming” (Airs August 1, 2019 at 10 p.m. ET/PT) – A carpet emergency interrupts Christine’s wedding plans. Written by Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal; Directed by Jonathan Krisel.
· Episode 8 – “Grandma’s Day” (Airs August 8, 2019 at 10 p.m. ET/PT) – Chip wants a life plan. Written by Karen Kilgariff; Directed by Jonathan Krisel.
· Episode 9 – “Mrs. Baskets Goes to Sacramento” (Airs August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT) – Christine’s apple pie is not allowed through security. Written by Carrie Kemper; Directed by Jonathan Krisel.
· Episode 10 – “Moving On” (Airs August 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT) – Martha removes her cast. Written by Jonathan Krisel; Directed by Jonathan Krisel.
In the three seasons that Baskets has been Emmy Award(R) eligible, Louie Anderson won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated two additional times for his work as loving matriarch “Christine Baskets.” In 2017, Zach Galifianakis received an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series” for his transformation into twin brothers “Chip Baskets” and “Dale Baskets.”
Jeff Thompson says
Great show & sad to see it coming to and end.
Lassie B says
I am so sad to hear this, I can hardly say. This quirky strange little show grabbed me from the very beginning. Louie Anderson is a marvel! The cast is amazing. So sorry it won’t continue. I hope there is a happy ending for these people. Wonderful show, odd, deadpan, yet rather touching.
marleen davis says
Bummer. I truly adored this show. Louie is so fantastic in it. Even tho I don’t care for Zach he is really good in the show. What a shame, they really click, all the people, the writers, etc. I am very sad to see them let this one go.
Karen Osolin says
How can we change your decision FX? Baskets is pure GOLD. Louie and Zach are the best out there. Please renew.
Lou Lou says
One of my favorite shows! So sad. Loved Zach and Louie’s performances were pure gold! Darn.