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, he is forced to confront his past while working as a rodeo clown and competing with his siblings for his mother's approval and affection.
Episodes
Renoir
A strong command of French is needed to really excel in French Clown School, which Chip Baskets finds out the hard way.
Trainee
Chip takes a new clown under his wing at the rodeo. Mad clown love ensues.
Strays
One of Martha's best friends is murdered and Chip comes to her aid.
Easter in Bakersfield
Family drama brews over Easter brunch in Bakersfield.
Uncle Dad
As Dale attempts to make a good deal on some furniture he leaves his daughters in Chip's care.
DJ Twins
All the free bottled water in the world can't soften the sting of rejection during an evening with the family.
Cowboys
Eddie drags Chip and Martha on a road trip to deliver some cowboy justice.
Family Portrait
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.
Top Cast
Zach Galifianakis
Chip Baskets / Dale Baskets
Martha Kelly
Martha Brooks
Louie Anderson
Christine Baskets
