7.9/1011 votes#1 - St. Vincent
Season 44 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2018
Enjoy a visually and sonically stunning hour with Grammy-winning art-rock performer St. Vincent. The groundbreaking singer-songwriter-guitarist and her band perform songs from her acclaimed LP “Masseduction.”
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9.0/1014 votes#2 - John Prine
Season 44 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2018
Savor an hour-long set with songwriting legend John Prine. The veteran musician performs songs from his critically acclaimed recent album “The Tree of Forgiveness,” as well as gems from his catalogue.
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7.3/107 votes#3 - Sam Smith / Anderson East
Season 44 Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2018
Relish an hour of blue-eyed soul with worldwide superstar Sam Smith and emerging singer-songwriter Anderson East. UK native Smith sings mega-hits and tunes from his sophomore album “The Thrill of It All.” Alabama soul/R&B singer East romps through songs from his acclaimed LP “Encore.”
Director: Gary Menotti, Ed Fuentes
Writer: N/A
8.6/1012 votes#4 - Brandi Carlile
Season 44 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2018
Enjoy an unforgettable hour with acclaimed artist Brandi Carlile. The Seattle singer/songwriter performs highlights from her critically lauded album “By the Way, I Forgive You.”
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NaN/100 votes#5 - Miguel / Alessia Cara
Season 44 Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2018
Thrill to an episode of chart-topping contemporary R&B and pop with Grammy-winning standouts Miguel and Alessia Cara. L.A. singer Miguel blends funk, rock, hip hop and electronica in gems from his album “War & Leisure.” Canadian hitmaker Cara dazzles with pop/R&B hits and songs from her new album “The Pains of Growing.”
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8.5/107 votes#6 - Kacey Musgraves / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Season 44 Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2018
Live it up with contemporary country from Kacey Musgraves and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Nashville-based Texan Musgraves essays tunes from her widely acclaimed album “Golden Hour.” Son of outlaw country legend Willie Nelson, roots rocker Lukas Nelson and his band present songs from their self-titled release.
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6.6/109 votes#7 - Janelle Monáe
Season 44 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2018
Thrill to an hour with progressive R&B maverick Janelle Monáe, as the singer and actress performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Dirty Computer.”
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6.6/107 votes#8 - Khalid / Mac Demarco
Season 44 Episode 8 - Aired 12/15/2018
Enjoy an hour of contemporary R&B and indie rock with Khalid and Mac DeMarco. El Pasoan Khalid performs songs from his Grammy-nominated debut “American Teen.” Canadian DeMarco plays tunes from his acclaimed LP “This Old Dog.”
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8.0/109 votes#9 - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Season 44 Episode 9 - Aired 1/5/2019
Revel in an hour with New Orleans funk masters Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, with special guest Cyril Neville. Shorty lays down the grooves with highlights from his recent “Voodoo Threauxdown” tour.
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NaN/100 votes#10 - Residente
Season 44 Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/2019
Join a musical world tour with Puerto Rican superstar Residente as he presents songs from his globe-spanning solo debut and hits from his Calle 13 catalog.
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7.2/1011 votes#11 - Arctic Monkeys / Wild Child
Season 44 Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/2019
Enjoy an hour of modern rock with Arctic Monkeys and Wild Child. Sheffield's Monkeys perform songs from their acclaimed album “Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino.” Austin's Wild Child plays cuts from their latest album “Expectations.”
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7.7/1011 votes#12 - Willie Nelson
Season 44 Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2019
Relish an hour with American music legend Willie Nelson. The Texan superstar performs a set of hits and songs from his latest album “My Way.”
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7.6/108 votes#13 - Buddy Guy / August Greene
Season 44 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2019
Thrill to an hour of blues and hip-hop with Buddy Guy and August Greene. Blues legend Guy plays hits and songs from his latest album “The Blues is Alive and Well.” Hip-hop supergroup August Greene performs songs from its self-titled debut.
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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 44
Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 44 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 44!
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 44 Ratings Summary
"St. Vincent" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 44. It scored 7.9/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/6/2018. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "John Prine".