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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 43

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 43 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 43!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 1 - Ed Sheeran
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Ed Sheeran

    S43:E1

    Relish an hour with bestselling pop sensation Ed Sheeran. The British singer/songwriter performs hits and songs from his latest album “÷”

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 2 - The Pretenders
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #2 - The Pretenders

    S43:E2

    Enjoy a career-spanning set from The Pretenders. The legendary rock & roll band performs songs from their latest album Alone alongside beloved classics “Back On the Chain Gang,” “Brass in Pocket” and “Middle of the Road.”

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 3 - Zac Brown Band
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Zac Brown Band

    S43:E3

    Savor an hour with Grammy-winning, multi-platinum Southern country rock act Zac Brown Band. The Atlanta octet performs songs from its latest record “Welcome Home,” as well as its greatest hits.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 4 - Norah Jones / Angel Olsen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Norah Jones / Angel Olsen

    S43:E4

    Enjoy an unforgettable hour with dynamic performances from two of today’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters, Norah Jones and Angel Olsen. Texas native Jones makes her fourth appearance on ACL in support of her LP “Day Breaks.” Indie breakout star Olsen sings tunes from her stellar album “My Woman.”

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 5 - Miranda Lambert
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Miranda Lambert

    S43:E5

    Enjoy a show-stopping hour with country superstar Miranda Lambert in her third ACL appearance. The CMA- and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter delivers a powerful performance of hits and songs from her acclaimed LP “The Weight of These Wings.”

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 6 - The Head and the Heart / Benjamin Booker
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - The Head and the Heart / Benjamin Booker

    S43:E6

    Dig the modern Americana sounds of The Head and The Heart and Benjamin Booker. Seattle’s folk-rocking THaTH supports its latest acclaimed album “Signs of Light,” while New Orleans’ Booker rips through the blues, soul and rock of “Witness.”

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 7 - Father John Misty / The Black Angels
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Father John Misty / The Black Angels

    S43:E7

    Enjoy an hour of unconventional rock with Father John Misty and the Black Angels. Singer/songwriter Father John Misty showcases the lush sarcasm of his recent album “Pure Comedy.” Psych rockers the Black Angels highlight the dark grunge of “Death Song.”

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 8 - Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit / Amanda Shires
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit / Amanda Shires

    S43:E8

    Savor the best in Americana with Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Amanda Shires. Isbell and his band showcase their acclaimed roots rock from “The Nashville Sound.” Singer/songwriter/violinist Shires unveils her distinctive take on country music from “My Piece of Land.”

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 9 - Herbie Hancock
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Herbie Hancock

    S43:E9

    Thrill to an hour with legendary keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock. The jazz innovator surveys his decades-long career in his ACL debut.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 10 - Run the Jewels
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Run the Jewels

    S43:E10

    Groove to a full hour with hip-hop superstars Run The Jewels. The duo showcases its latest album “Run the Jewels 3,” as well as its greatest hits.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 11 - LCD Soundsystem
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #11 - LCD Soundsystem

    S43:E11

    Relish the ACL debut of alternative rock icon LCD Soundsystem. The recently revived band spotlights hits and songs from its comeback album “American Dream.”

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 12 - Dan Auerbach / Shinyribs
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Dan Auerbach / Shinyribs

    S43:E12

    Enjoy modern pop and roots music from Akron’s Dan Auerbach and Austin’s Shinyribs. Auerbach puts the Black Keys on hold to showcase his second solo album “Waiting On a Song.” Fronted by Kevin Russell of the Gourds, Shinyribs whips up Texas country soul from its new LP “I Got Your Medicine.”

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  13. Austin City Limits Season 43 Episode 13 - Chris Stapleton / Turnpike Troubadours
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Chris Stapleton / Turnpike Troubadours

    S43:E13

    Enjoy an hour of contemporary country music with Chris Stapleton and Turnpike Troubadours. The rock and soul-influenced Stapleton highlights his acclaimed second album “From a Room Vol. 1.” The jamming Troubadours draw from their latest record “A Long Way From Your Heart.”

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Season 43 Ratings Summary

"Ed Sheeran" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 43. It scored 8.3/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2017. This episode is rated 1.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Pretenders".