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Zach Galifianakis and Louie Anderson Bring Down the Curtain on Baskets

ALSO: Holey Moley, Big Brother, Jersey Shore Family Vacation, The Flay List, and more
  • Zach Galifianakis and Louie Anderson in Baskets (FX)
    Zach Galifianakis and Louie Anderson in Baskets (FX)

    As far as late career comebacks go, Louis Anderson's turn as Christine Baskets has been one for the ages. What he'll do next remains to be seen, but in an interview before the shows cancellation, Anderson said, "If it ended now that would be the best ending." 

    SERIES FINALE: After four seasons, the acclaimed comedy drama Baskets is coming to an end. The series has been an awards magnet, with Louie Anderson winning a Best Supporting Actor Emmy for his role as Christine Baskets in 2016, followed by back-to-back nominations the following years. Zach Galifianakis has also been nominated for his dual role as Anderson's twin sons, Chip and Dale Baskets. 10:00 PM ET on FX

    SEASON FINALE: The infamous windmills of Dutch Courage will get one last spin in tonight's two hour season finale of Holey Moley (we hear they'll take out at least one contestant). Meanwhile, a firebreathing distraction tries to interfere with a firefighter's focus as he aims for putt putt glory. 8:00 PM ET on ABC

    NEW EPISODE: It's time for the live eviction vote on Big Brother, with viewers deciding whether Christie or Sis will be the latest houseguest to be shown the door 9:00 PM ET on CBS

    FOOTBALL: As the nights grow shorter and the air grows cooler, it starts to feel more and more like football season. After kicking off last week, NFL Preseason continues with the Jacksonville Jaguars playing the Miami Dolphins. 8:00 PM ET on FOX

    SERIES PREMIERE: Bobby Flay is back with a new food series, and he's brought his daughter Sophie along to co-host. In the first installment of the six-episode series The Flay List, Bobbie and Sophie take viewers to Los Tacos No. 1 in Chelsea Market, followed by gelato at L'arte del Gelato, before topping the day off with still more tacos at Oxomoco in Brooklyn. 10:30 PM ET on Food

    ALSO TONIGHT

    • Jersey Shore Family Vacation sees the old gang returning to their hard-partying ways with a journey to Vegas soon followed by a trip to Atlantic City. 8:00 PM ET on MTV
    • Love Alarm explores a world in which an app tells people if someone nearby likes them. Streaming on Netflix
    • BBQ Brawl's season finale finds Bobby Flay and Michael Symon shifting from teachers to sous chefs as their barbecue apprentices fight to a fiery finish 9:00 PM ET on Food Network

    Mike Attebery is Senior Editor at Primetimer and the author of seven mystery thrillers. Follow him on Twitter at @mikeattebery.

    TOPICS: Baskets, FX, Louie Anderson, Zach Galifianakis, Series Finales