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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 37

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 37 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 37!

The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 37

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. 8.4/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Randy Newman

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    S37:E7

    Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the ACL stage with a selection of his greatest tunes.

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  2. 8.3/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Florence + The Machine / Lykke Li

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    S37:E14

    Experimental modern rock rules with Florence + the Machine and Lykke Li. Bluesy singer Florence showcases her LP Lungs, while Swedish chanteuse Li highlights her LP Wounded Rhymes.

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  3. 7.8/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Head and the Heart / Gomez

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    S37:E11

    Fresh and seasoned indie rock hits the ACL stage with the Head and the Heart and Gomez. Seattle's the Head and the Heart performs tunes from its self-titled debut LP. British veterans Gomez follow with their eclectic modern rock.

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  4. 7.7/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Fleet Foxes / Joanna Newsom

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    S37:E13

    Folk meets indie rock with Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. Fleet Foxes draw from their latest LP Helplessness Blues. Joanna Newsom follows with her ethereal sound featuring harp and unique vocals.

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    #5 - Mumford & Sons / Flogging Molly

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    S37:E1

    Contemporary folk rock takes the stage with Mumford & Sons and Flogging Molly. Mumford & Sons perform cuts from their hit album Sigh No More, as well as new tunes. Flogging Molly hits highlights from throughout their career.

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    #6 - Raphael Saadiq / Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

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    S37:E2

    R&B grooves the ACL stage with Raphael Saadiq and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Saadiq highlights songs from his old-school soul LP Stone Rollin'. Lewis & his Honeybears rock their bluesy soul nuggets from Scandalous.

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    #7 - Widespread Panic

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    S37:E3

    During the early ’90s, Widespread Panic emerged among successors to the Grateful Dead dynasty. Since then, the Athens-based collective has established an impressive reputation of constant touring, luminous improvisation, and state-of-the-art rock ‘n’ roll.

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    #8 - The Decemberists / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

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    S37:E4

    The Decemberists highlight songs from their release The King is Dead. Welch and her partner David Rawlings perform cuts from The Harrow & the Harvest.

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    #9 - Steve Miller Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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    S37:E5

    Miller takes a tour through his catalog of classic rock hits. The PHJB presents classic New Orleans jazz with special guests the Del McCoury Band and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

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    #10 - Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges

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    S37:E6

    The multiple award-winning Lambert performs her greatest hits, followed by actor Bridges in his music television debut.

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    #11 - Americana Music Festival 2011

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    S37:E8

    Filmed live at the Ryman Auditorium October 13, 2011, Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Gregg Allman, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers and the Civil Wars are just a few of the artists to be showcased. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, with an all-star house band led by Americana favorite Buddy Miller, the show runs the Americana gamut from the ethereal opening of “I’ll Fly Away” a tribute to the O’ Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack, featuring Emmylou Harris and Alison Krauss to the uplifting finale spotlighting the legendary Gregg Allman. In between are performances from Jim Lauderdale, Robert Plant and The Band of Joy, Elizabeth Cook, Justin Townes Earle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Amos Lee, and many more.

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    #12 - Tom Waits

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    S37:E9

    Tom Waits performs in this encore presentation of a classic episode from 1979.

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    #13 - Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits Special

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    S37:E10

    Modern rock giants Coldplay ring in the New Year with a 90-minute Austin City Limits New Year's Eve special highlighting their mega-hits and songs from their newest LP, "Mylo Xyloto." This historic holiday celebration captures the excitement and energy of the Grammy-winning band that has sold over 50 million records worldwide.

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    #14 - Arcade Fire

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    S37:E12

    The indie-rock band Arcade Fire perform songs from its Grammy-winning 2010 album "The Suburbs."

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    #15 - Wilco

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    S37:E15

    American alternative rock band Wilco performs a number of songs from their most recent album, "The Whole Love," including "Art of Almost," "Bull Black Nova," "War on War," "Dawned on Me," and "Cruel to be Kind" with singer and songwriter Nick Lowe.

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Season 37 Ratings Summary

"Randy Newman" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 37. It scored 8.4/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/12/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Florence + The Machine / Lykke Li".