6 Degrees of Louis C.K.

Part of the thrill of watching Louie is star-spotting. That’s because the countless actors who make appearances on the FX series seem to work hard to surprise us. Like, who knew David Lynch would make such a fine, cranky image consultant? Or that Chloë Sevigny would make such an intriguing, eccentric self-pleasurer? As the show’s guest roster continues to grow, so does its lead actor’s sphere of influence. So to mark the Emmy Award–winning series’ season five (which debuts April 9 at 10:30 p.m. on FX), we decided to do a bit of free association to illustrate just how far Louis C.K.’s reach could continue to spread from his already-impressive collection of guest stars. If you need us, we’ll be holding out for that Nick Offerman cameo …

6 Degrees of Louis C.K.