8.3/109 votes#1 - Paul Simon
Season 42 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2016
Simon makes his Austin City Limits debut performing songs from his classic catalog and from his 13th solo album “Stranger to Stranger.”
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NaN/100 votes#2 - James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens
Season 42 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2016
Enjoy performances by acclaimed singer/songwriters James Bay and Rhiannon Giddens. Englishman Bay plays songs from his chart-topping debut “Chaos and the Calm.” North Carolina native Giddens performs tunes from her Grammy-nominated solo debut “Tomorrow is My Turn.”
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NaN/100 votes#3 - Robert Plant
Season 42 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2016
Enjoy new classics and fan favorites from music icon Robert Plant. The British superstar sings classics from the catalogs of Led Zeppelin, the blues canon and his solo Americana albums.
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7.7/108 votes#4 - Florence + the Machine / Andra Day
Season 42 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2016
Enjoy dazzling modern rock and soul from Florence + The Machine and Andra Day. British sensation Florence blazes through songs from her latest LP “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.” San Diego’s Day sings tunes from her soulful debut “Cheers To the Fall.”
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7.2/107 votes#5 - Iggy Pop
Season 42 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2016
A thrilling hour with rock & roll legend Iggy Pop in his first-ever ACL appearance. The Detroit native blasts through classics and cuts from his latest album “Post Pop Depression,” accompanied by members of Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.
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NaN/100 votes#6 - Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma
Season 42 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2016
Enjoy the contemporary Latin sounds of Natalia Lafourcade and Grupo Fantasma. Mexican superstar Lafourcade performs songs from her Grammy-winning album Hasta la Ruiz and powerhouse Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma dazzle with irresistible grooves.
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NaN/100 votes#7 - My Morning Jacket / Ben Harper
Season 42 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2016
Dig the best in modern rock with artists My Morning Jacket and Ben Harper. MMJ showcases cuts from their latest LP Waterfall, while Harper features songs from his most recent album Call It What It Is.
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8.6/106 votes#8 - Ms. Lauryn Hill
Season 42 Episode 8 - Aired 7/2/2016
Enjoy a career-spanning performance by R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill in a rare television appearance. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter performs a set of solo hits, new songs and Fugees classics.
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7.2/107 votes#9 - Cyndi Lauper
Season 42 Episode 9 - Aired 1/14/2017
Enjoy the ACL debut of pop legend Cyndi Lauper with a a program of classics and country covers. Songs include “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “True Colors” and “End of the World.”
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NaN/100 votes#10 - Margo Price / Hayes Carll
Season 42 Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2017
Welcome up-and-coming country singers Margo Price and Hayes Carll to ACL. Price supports her debut album Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, while Carll sings songs from his album Lovers and Leavers.
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NaN/100 votes#11 - Band of Horses / Parker Millsap
Season 42 Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/2017
Enjoy modern roots rock with Band of Horses and Parker Millsap. BOH play tunes from their album Why Are You OK, as Millsap supports The Very Last Day.
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NaN/100 votes#12 - CeCe Winans / St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Season 42 Episode 12 - Aired 2/4/2017
Thrill to an hour of soul and gospel with Grammy-winning legend CeCe Winans and breakout sensations St. Paul & the Broken Bones. Winans sings new songs and classics from her catalog, while St. Paul & the Broken Bones support their acclaimed album Sea of Noise.
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NaN/100 votes#13 - Foals / Alejandro Escovedo
Season 42 Episode 13 - Aired 2/11/2017
Revel in an hour of modern rock with UK superstars Foals and Texas legend Alejandro Escovedo. Foals play tunes from their album “What Went Down,” while Texas bard Escovedo showcases “Burn Something Beautiful,” joined by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and alt-rock luminaries.
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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 42
Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 42 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 42!
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 42 Ratings Summary
"Paul Simon" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 42. It scored 8.3/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/1/2016. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens".