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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 49

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 49 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 49!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 1 - Rodrigo y Gabriela featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra
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    #1 - Rodrigo y Gabriela featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra

    S49:E1

    Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Austin City Limits accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra in their ACL debut. Songs include “Monster” and “The Eye That Catches the Dream.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 2 - Jenny Lewis / MUNA
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Jenny Lewis / MUNA

    S49:E2

    Singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis returns to Austin City Limits in support of her acclaimed album “Joy’all,” while Taylor Swift-approved pop trio MUNA makes their ACL debut with their self-titled third LP.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 3 - Lil Yachty / Sudan Archives
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Lil Yachty / Sudan Archives

    S49:E3

    Singer/rapper Lil Yachty brings psychedelic stylings to the hip-hop of his acclaimed third album “Let’s Start Here.” Singer/violinist/producer Sudan Archives performs the eclectic R&B of her second LP “Natural Brown Prom Queen.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 4 - Margo Price / Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Margo Price / Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

    S49:E4

    Country iconoclast Margo Price returns to Austin City Limits in support of her lauded album “Strays,” while award-winning bluegrass stars Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway make their ACL debut with their LP “City of Gold.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 5 - Jorge Drexler
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Jorge Drexler

    S49:E5

    Award-winning Latin music star Jorge Drexler debuts on Austin City Limits with a sparkling hour of Spanish-language songs from his landmark “Tinta y Tiempo.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 6 - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
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    #6 - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

    S49:E6

    Celebrated singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit hit the Austin City Limits stage in a heartfelt hour showcasing highlights from their acclaimed LP “Weathervanes.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 7 - Foo Fighters
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    #7 - Foo Fighters

    S49:E7

    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons Foo Fighters return to rock Austin City Limits in an epic hour featuring classics alongside highlights from their acclaimed recent album “But Here We Are.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 8 - Robert Glasper / DOMi and JD Beck
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    #8 - Robert Glasper / DOMi and JD Beck

    S49:E8

    Grammy-winning Robert Glasper and duo DOMi & JD Beck bring next-generation jazz to Austin City Limits. Joined by special guests, Glasper performs songs from his celebrated “Black Radio.” DOMi & JD Beck perform tunes from their debut album “Not Tight.”

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 9 - Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

    S49:E9

    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo deliver a career-spanning hour of classic rock highlights in their Austin City Limits debut, including “Heartbreaker,” “We Belong,” and “Love is a Battlefield.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 10 - Tanya Tucker / Brittney Spencer
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Tanya Tucker / Brittney Spencer

    S49:E10

    Country Music Hall of Famer Tanya Tucker and newcomer Brittney Spencer showcase the best of modern country music on Austin City Limits. Tucker sings tunes from her album “Sweet Western Sound” and Spencer performs tunes from her debut “My Stupid Life.”

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 11 - Noah Kahan / Flor de Toloache
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Noah Kahan / Flor de Toloache

    S49:E11

    Breakout singer/songwriter Noah Kahan & Grammy-nominated act Flor de Toloache debut on Austin City Limits. Kahan performs tunes from his acclaimed “Stick Season.” Groundbreaking all-female mariachi act Flor de Toloache plays songs from “Motherflower.”

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 12 - Alanis Morissette
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Alanis Morissette

    S49:E12

    Modern rock superstar Alanis Morissette thrills with a career-spanning set on her Austin City Limits debut, featuring singalong gems “Hand in My Pocket,” “Ironic,” “Thank U” and “You Oughta Know.”

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Austin City Limits Season 49 Episode 13 - Bonnie Raitt
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Bonnie Raitt

    S49:E13

    Blues, rock & soul maestro Bonnie Raitt returns to Austin City Limits for the first time in a decade performing classics and highlights from her triple 2023 Grammy-winning album “Just Like That” in an epic hour.

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    Writer:Unknown

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Season 49 Ratings Summary

"Rodrigo y Gabriela featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 49. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2023. This episode is rated 6.6 points higher than the second-best, "Jenny Lewis / MUNA".