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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 31

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 31 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 31!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 1 - Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley
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    #1 - Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley

    S31:E1

    Jack Johnson's mix of folk, blues, hip-hop, and rock make his music unique and addictive. Rilo Kiley presents playful yet emotional songs that fuse indie-rock with neo-country.

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 2 - Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards
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    #2 - Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards

    S31:E2

    Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 3 - Etta James
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    #3 - Etta James

    S31:E3

    Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.

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  4. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 4 - Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne
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    #4 - Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne

    S31:E4

    Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman."

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 5 - The Killers followed by Spoon
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    #5 - The Killers followed by Spoon

    S31:E5

    Moving from indie-rock to mainstream, The Killers have an individual style. Austin band, Spoon, explores their own indie-rock style on the ACL stage.

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 6 - John Prine / Amos Lee
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    #6 - John Prine / Amos Lee

    S31:E6

    After surviving a grueling battle with cancer, John Prine returns to the stage to promote his new CD. Amos Lee's lyrics have been likened to poetry with a folk and soul background.

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 7 - Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous
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    #7 - Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous

    S31:E7

    ACL once again opens the stage to indie rock bands on the verge of their breakthrough. Both bands infuse humor with rock and intelligence with dance beats. While Scottish quartet, Franz Ferdinand, is working towards national recognition; What Made Milwaukee Famous is quickly becoming an Austin superstar.

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 8 - Coldplay / Michael Stipe
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    #8 - Coldplay / Michael Stipe

    S31:E8

    This English band has made a name for themselves in the world of rock and roll. Special guest, Michael Stipe from R.E.M., drops by to play some songs with the band.

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  9. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 9 - Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba
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    #9 - Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba

    S31:E9

    Blues Traveler uses harmonica riffs and John Popper's unique voice to create their distinctive rock and blues music. Next, Café Tacuba proves on ACL why they have such a large international following.

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 10 - Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt
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    #10 - Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt

    S31:E10

    Ryan Adams and Tift Merritt appear on ACL and express their powerful lyrics. The music of both artists shows strong influences from country, rock and soul.

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  11. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 11 - Widespread Panic
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    #11 - Widespread Panic

    S31:E11

    This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.

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  12. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 12 - Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert
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    #12 - Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert

    S31:E12

    Country's leading ladies take the ACL stage. A member of Country Music's Mafia, Gretchen Wilson is rapidly becoming a country superstar. Next, Texas native Miranda Lambert has packed a big punch in her debut CD.

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  13. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 13 - Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket
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    #13 - Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket

    S31:E13

    Death Cab for Cutie have long been a critical favorite for their infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group perform songs from their releases “Plans” and “Transatlanticism.” My Morning Jacket have taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock and clever lyrics and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their release “Z.”

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  14. Austin City Limits Season 31 Episode 14 - Robert Randolph / the Family Band
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    #14 - Robert Randolph / the Family Band

    S31:E14

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Season 31 Ratings Summary

"Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 31. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/8/2005. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards".