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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!

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.

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  1. 8.6/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Ms. Lauryn Hill

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    S42:E8

    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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  2. 8.3/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Paul Simon

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    S42:E1

    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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  3. 7.7/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Florence + the Machine / Andra Day

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    S42:E4

    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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  4. 7.2/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Iggy Pop

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    S42:E5

    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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  5. 7.2/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Cyndi Lauper

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    S42:E9

    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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    #6 - James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens

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    S42:E2

    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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    #7 - Robert Plant

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    S42:E3

    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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    #8 - Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma

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    S42:E6

    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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    #9 - My Morning Jacket / Ben Harper

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    S42:E7

    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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    #10 - Margo Price / Hayes Carll

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    S42:E10

    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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    #11 - Band of Horses / Parker Millsap

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    S42:E11

    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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    #12 - CeCe Winans / St. Paul & The Broken Bones

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    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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    #13 - Foals / Alejandro Escovedo

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    S42:E13

    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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Season 42 Ratings Summary

"Ms. Lauryn Hill" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 42. It scored 8.6/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/2/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Paul Simon".