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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 40

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 40!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 3 - Tweedy
    9.3/10(26 votes)

    S40:E3

    Tweedy, led by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, perform selections from the 2014 “Sukierae” album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 5 - Los Lobos / Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
    8.9/10(15 votes)

    S40:E5

    Los Lobos celebrate their 40th anniversary by performing songs from throughout their career. Also: Thao and the Get Down Stay Down showcase songs from their 2013 "We the Common" album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 12 - The Black Keys / J. Roddy Walston & the Business
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S40:E12

    The Black Keys feature songs from their 2014 "Turn Blue" album; and J. Roddy Walston and the Business spotlight selections from their 2013 "Essential Tremors" album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 13 - Foo Fighters
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    S40:E13

    Foo Fighters perform selections from their 2014 "Sonic Highways" album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 11 - Ryan Adams / Jenny Lewis
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S40:E11

    Ryan Adams and Jenny Lewis perform. Adams spotlights songs from his self-titled 2014 album; and Lewis features selections from her 2014 "The Voyager" album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 1 - Beck
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E1

    Join alt.rock superstar Beck for ACL’s season premiere. The genre-hopping singer/songwriter plays songs from his album Morning Phase and some of his greatest hits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 2 - Ed Sheeran / Valerie June
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E2

    Singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Valerie June perform. Sheeran performs his hits "Sing!" and "A-Team" while June spotlights songs from her 2013 "Pushin' Against a Stone" album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 4 - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E4

    Noir rock hits ACL with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The Australian group’s set ranges across their 30-year career, from their first album to their latest Push the Sky Away.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 6 - Eric Church
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E6

    Eric Church performs. Included: selections from his 2014 "The Outsiders" album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 7 - ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E7

    The Americana Music Association has curated an impressive list of legendary performers including Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jimenez, Taj Mahal and Jackson Browne, backed by house bandleader Buddy Miller and an all-star crew of musicians. Patty Griffin & Robert Plant, Jason Isbell, Parker Millsap, Rosanne Cash, Ry Cooder, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sturgill Simpson, The Milk Carton Kids and Valerie June all perform songs

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 8 - The Avett Brothers / Nickel Creek
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E8

    The Avett Brothers perform selections from their 2013 "Magpie and the Dandelion" album and Nickel Creek spotlight songs their 2014 "A Dotted Line" album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 9 - Spoon / White Denim
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E9

    Spoon spotlights selections from their 2014 "They Want My Soul" album and White Denim perform songs from their 2013 "Corsicana Lemonade" album.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 10 - Sam Smith / Future Islands
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E10

    Sam Smith and Future Islands perform. Smith spotlights selections from his 2014 "In the Lonely Hour" album, including "Stay With Me"; and Future Islands perform "Seasons (Waiting on You)" and other songs from their 2014 "Singles" album.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Austin City Limits Season 40 Episode 14 - 2014 Hall of Fame
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S40:E14

    Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy and Double Trouble are among the performers at the first “Austin City Limits” Hall of Fame ceremony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"Tweedy" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 40. It scored 9.3/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/25/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Los Lobos / Thao & The Get Down Stay Down".