After failing at a prestigious French clowning college, Chip Baskets looks to keep his dream of becoming a professional clown alive.
Cast:Zach Galifianakis , Martha Kelly , Louie Anderson , Alex Morris , Ernest Adams , Sabina Sciubba , Malia Pyles , Julia Rose , Maree Cheatham , Ryun Yu , Ellen D. Williams , Andrea Marcovicci , Darcy Shean , Julie Ariola , Eve Brenner , Garry Clemmons , Mary Wiseman , Peter Jason
Chip incorporates a San Joaquin Valley earthiness into his clown routine.
Christine learns on Thanksgiving day that the rodeo is being sued by her own son, Dale. Christine begins to feel down and out until Chips French clown friends arrive to brighten her day.
Chip debuts his newest clown character Dill Pickles at Martha's surprise 50th birthday party. Ken returns to repair the relationship with the family, strained because Christine is dealing with Dale's lawsuit.