I am getting ready to wire my basement. In the basement there will be 3 gfi outlets, 8 outlets and two ceiling lights. Also in addition to the two ceiling lights in the finished area I want to put two pull chain lights on a switch. My question is will 12/2 wire be heavy enough to wire everything. Also will each gfi have to be wired separately or can they be wired together. They are the type that has the reset on the outlet. On the regular outlets there will be a TV, stereo, mini fridge, wine cooler fridge, microwave, and a blender. Yes I am putting in a bar. Will this work to wire these in a series or will I be overloadind the 20 amp breaker.

#12 wire is fine, but considering the amount of appliances I would use at least tow 20 amp circuits all with #12 wire. The lighting can be on a 15 amp circuit with #14 wire, or even connect to an existing lighting circuit. Tis will help keep the load down, and eliminate lights flickering from the appliances starting.

One GFI outlet can protect several.