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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 30

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 30 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 30!

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Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 8 - Elvis Costello
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S30:E8

    Elvis Costello and the Imposters perform songs from their new album and some old favorites. The music is signified by Costello's genre bending style.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 13 - The Pixies
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S30:E13

    Legendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 1 - John Fogerty
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S30:E1

    ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 2 - Robert Randolph and The Family Band
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E2

    Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 3 - Damien Rice / Patty Griffin
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E3

    Irish singer/songwriter, Damien Rice, brings his soulful lyrics to the ACL stage. Patty Griffin is a long-time ACL viewer whose personal songs highlight her graceful voice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 4 - Michael McDonald / Joss Stone
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E4

    Strong and unique voices mark this episode. Michael McDonald has a signature sound all his own. While, Joss Stone is a young singer with a powerful and soulful voice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 5 - Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E5

    Austin favorite, Lyle Lovett, has gained national recognition by expanding the sound of country to include jazz, blues and pop. Pianist Jamie Cullum is a London sensation who infuses rock with jazz and dance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 6 - Sheryl Crow
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E6

    Sheryl Crow is multi-Grammy award winner. On this special episode, filmed at the Austin City Limits Musicfest, Crow sings past hits, new songs, and manages a few surprises for the crowd.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 7 - Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E7

    This episode's theme is big innovation. Polyphonic Spree has more than 20 members who dress in colorful choir robes. Their pop epics and energetic live performances have inspired a cult-like following. Next, Grammy award winners, Ozomatli, brings their 10-piece band to the stage. The L.A. band fuses Latin rhythms, Middle Eastern and African beats with modern hip-hop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 9 - The Flaming Lips / The Shins
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E9

    The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 10 - Wilco / Bright Eyes
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E10

    This episode has a theme: musical innovation. Both featured bands have outgrown the labels music experts have put on them to create unique sounds and haunting melodies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 11 - Trey Anastasio
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E11

    Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Austin City Limits Season 30 Episode 12 - Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S30:E12

    Modest Mouse is known as genre-bending indie rock band on their way up. Guided by Voices has been performing together for over 10 years, but they have recently decided to call it quits. This is one of the last performances of the band.

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Season 30 Ratings Summary

"Elvis Costello" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 30. It scored 8.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2004. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Pixies".