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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 43

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 43 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 43!

The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 43

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. 8.3/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Ed Sheeran

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    S43:E1

    Relish an hour with bestselling pop sensation Ed Sheeran. The British singer/songwriter performs hits and songs from his latest album “÷”

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  2. 8.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Herbie Hancock

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    S43:E9

    Thrill to an hour with legendary keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock. The jazz innovator surveys his decades-long career in his ACL debut.

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  3. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - LCD Soundsystem

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    S43:E11

    Relish the ACL debut of alternative rock icon LCD Soundsystem. The recently revived band spotlights hits and songs from its comeback album “American Dream.”

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  4. 7.6/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit / Amanda Shires

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    S43:E8

    Savor the best in Americana with Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Amanda Shires. Isbell and his band showcase their acclaimed roots rock from “The Nashville Sound.” Singer/songwriter/violinist Shires unveils her distinctive take on country music from “My Piece of Land.”

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  5. 6.6/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The Pretenders

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    S43:E2

    Enjoy a career-spanning set from The Pretenders. The legendary rock & roll band performs songs from their latest album Alone alongside beloved classics “Back On the Chain Gang,” “Brass in Pocket” and “Middle of the Road.”

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    #6 - Zac Brown Band

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    S43:E3

    Savor an hour with Grammy-winning, multi-platinum Southern country rock act Zac Brown Band. The Atlanta octet performs songs from its latest record “Welcome Home,” as well as its greatest hits.

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    #7 - Norah Jones / Angel Olsen

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    S43:E4

    Enjoy an unforgettable hour with dynamic performances from two of today’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters, Norah Jones and Angel Olsen. Texas native Jones makes her fourth appearance on ACL in support of her LP “Day Breaks.” Indie breakout star Olsen sings tunes from her stellar album “My Woman.”

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    #8 - Miranda Lambert

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    S43:E5

    Enjoy a show-stopping hour with country superstar Miranda Lambert in her third ACL appearance. The CMA- and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter delivers a powerful performance of hits and songs from her acclaimed LP “The Weight of These Wings.”

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    #9 - The Head and the Heart / Benjamin Booker

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    S43:E6

    Dig the modern Americana sounds of The Head and The Heart and Benjamin Booker. Seattle’s folk-rocking THaTH supports its latest acclaimed album “Signs of Light,” while New Orleans’ Booker rips through the blues, soul and rock of “Witness.”

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    #10 - Father John Misty / The Black Angels

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    S43:E7

    Enjoy an hour of unconventional rock with Father John Misty and the Black Angels. Singer/songwriter Father John Misty showcases the lush sarcasm of his recent album “Pure Comedy.” Psych rockers the Black Angels highlight the dark grunge of “Death Song.”

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    #11 - Run the Jewels

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    S43:E10

    Groove to a full hour with hip-hop superstars Run The Jewels. The duo showcases its latest album “Run the Jewels 3,” as well as its greatest hits.

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    #12 - Dan Auerbach / Shinyribs

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    S43:E12

    Enjoy modern pop and roots music from Akron’s Dan Auerbach and Austin’s Shinyribs. Auerbach puts the Black Keys on hold to showcase his second solo album “Waiting On a Song.” Fronted by Kevin Russell of the Gourds, Shinyribs whips up Texas country soul from its new LP “I Got Your Medicine.”

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    #13 - Chris Stapleton / Turnpike Troubadours

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    S43:E13

    Enjoy an hour of contemporary country music with Chris Stapleton and Turnpike Troubadours. The rock and soul-influenced Stapleton highlights his acclaimed second album “From a Room Vol. 1.” The jamming Troubadours draw from their latest record “A Long Way From Your Heart.”

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Season 43 Ratings Summary

"Ed Sheeran" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 43. It scored 8.3/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/7/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Herbie Hancock".