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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 34

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 34 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 34!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 1 - R.E.M.
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #1 - R.E.M.

    S34:E1

    In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 2 - Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins

    S34:E2

    R&B veteran Bettye LaVette sings songs from her critically-lauded album The Scene of the Crime, followed by legendary pianist Pinetop Perkins and his catalog of blues classics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 3 - Lyle Lovett & Friends: A Songwriters Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Lyle Lovett & Friends: A Songwriters Special

    S34:E3

    Acclaimed tunesmiths Lyle Lovett and his friends John Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely pool their talents for this special episode of Austin City Limits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 4 - Jakob Dylan / Carrie Rodriguez
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Jakob Dylan / Carrie Rodriguez

    S34:E4

    Wallflowers leader Jakob Dylan showcases tunes from his debut solo album Seeing Things, followed by songwriter/violinist Carrie Rodriguez performing songs from her latest album She Ain’t Me.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 5 - My Morning Jacket
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - My Morning Jacket

    S34:E5

    Kentucky’s indie rock heroes My Morning Jacket return to the ACL stage to showcase their latest acclaimed album Evil Urges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 6 - Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings / Carolyn Wonderland
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings / Carolyn Wonderland

    S34:E6

    Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings burn up the stage with their modern take on classic soul and funk. Texas treasure Carolyn Wonderland follows with her incendiary blend of rock, blues and soul.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 7 - Aimee Mann / Iron & Wine
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Aimee Mann / Iron & Wine

    S34:E7

    Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann debuts on the ACL stage with tunes from her latest album @#%&*! Smilers. Folk rockers Iron & Wine, showcasing their acclaimed The Sheperd’s Dog CD, follow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 8 - Gnarls Barkley / Thievery Corporation
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Gnarls Barkley / Thievery Corporation

    S34:E8

    Gnarls Barkley plays his unique combination of rhythm and blues, rock and progressive hip-hop. Next, Thievery Corporation introduces the audience to its eccentric world beats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 9 - Foo Fighters
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Foo Fighters

    S34:E9

    Grammy Award-winners the Foo Fighters rock the ACL stage with songs from their latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Taped: September 29, 2008:

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 10 - Manu Chao
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Manu Chao

    S34:E10

    French/Spanish singer/songwriter and international star Manu Chao showcases politically-charged, danceable rock & roll from his album La Radiolina. Taped September 23, 2008:

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 11 - Nick Lowe / The Swell Season
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Nick Lowe / The Swell Season

    S34:E11

    British songwriting legend Nick Lowe surveys his 30-plus year catalog with classics and new tunes. Oscar-winning duo Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, AKA The Swell Season, performs cuts from the soundtrack of their movie Once.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 12 - Drive-By Truckers / Ryan Bingham
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Drive-By Truckers / Ryan Bingham

    S34:E12

    Hard-rocking roots music storytellers Drive-By Truckers hit the stage in support of their album Brighter Than Creation's Dark. Dusty Texas troubadour Ryan Bingham follows with tunes from his latest record, Mescalito.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Austin City Limits Season 34 Episode 13 - Sarah McLachlan / Duffy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Sarah McLachlan / Duffy

    S34:E13

    With the release of her greatest hits collection, Closer: The Best Of Sarah McLachlan, the multi-Grammy Winning singer, songwriter and activist makes her Austin City Limits debut.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 34 Ratings Summary

"R.E.M." is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 34. It scored 8.9/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/24/2008. This episode is rated 8.9 points higher than the second-best, "Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins".