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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 46

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 46 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 46!

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 46 Ratings Summary

"The Best of John Prine" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 46. It scored 8.8/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/3/2020. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "Yola".

  • The Best of John Prine
    8.8/1018 votes

    #1 - The Best of John Prine

    Season 46 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2020

    Savor an hour of stirring performances from the late singer/songwriter John Prine's episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include "Paradise," "Sam Stone" and "Angel from Montgomery," with special guest Bonnie Raitt.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yola
    6.8/108 votes

    #2 - Yola

    Season 46 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2020

    Enjoy an hour featuring acclaimed British soul singer and songwriter Yola. The Bristol native performs tunes from her solo debut Walk Through Fire.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin City Limits: 30 Years On
    8.2/1013 votes

    #3 - Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin City Limits: 30 Years On

    Season 46 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2020

    Thrill to an hour of classic Austin City Limits performances from late Texas blues rocker Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band Double Trouble. Songs include "Pride and Joy," "Crossfire" and "Texas Flood."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rufus Wainwright
    6.7/109 votes

    #4 - Rufus Wainwright

    Season 46 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2020

    Enjoy an intimate hour with renowned singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. The American/Canadian performer and composer sings songs from his latest album Unfollow the Rules.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!
    6.7/107 votes

    #5 - John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!

    Season 46 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2020

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • White Denim / Jackie Venson
    6.4/105 votes

    #6 - White Denim / Jackie Venson

    Season 46 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2020

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Mavericks: En Espanol
    7.2/106 votes

    #7 - The Mavericks: En Espanol

    Season 46 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2020

    Thrill to an hour featuring eclectic country rock band the Mavericks, performing hits and songs from their acclaimed all-Spanish album En Español.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Foo Fighters Rock Austin City Limits
    6.8/109 votes

    #8 - Foo Fighters Rock Austin City Limits

    Season 46 Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2021

    Enjoy highlights from superstar rock band Foo Fighters’ 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include “The Pretender” and “Best of You.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The War and Treaty / Ruthie Foster
    6.9/108 votes

    #9 - The War and Treaty / Ruthie Foster

    Season 46 Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/2021

    evel in modern Southern soul with Nashville’s The War and Treaty and Austin’s Ruthie Foster. The War and Treaty play songs from their acclaimed album Hearts Town, while Foster performs numbers from across her career.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ray Wylie Hubbard
    7.3/106 votes

    #10 - Ray Wylie Hubbard

    Season 46 Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2021

    Enjoy the roadhouse rock of legendary Texas songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. The veteran troubadour plays favorites and songs from his collaborative album Co-starring.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Best of Spoon
    6.2/105 votes

    #11 - The Best of Spoon

    Season 46 Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2021

    Savor the best of Austin alternative rock band Spoon’s four appearances on Austin City Limits. Songs include “Written in Reverse” and “I Turn My Camera On.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver
    7.6/105 votes

    #12 - Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver

    Season 46 Episode 12 - Aired 2/6/2021

    Enjoy a tribute to late Texas singer/songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver. Walker performs his classics “Mr. Bojangles” and “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother,” while Shaver plays favorites “Georgia On a Fast Train” and “I’m Just An Old Chunk of Coal.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend
    6.4/1010 votes

    #13 - Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend

    Season 46 Episode 13 - Aired 2/13/2021

    Enjoy a vintage hour with New Orleans soul songwriter, producer and musician Allen Toussaint. Songs include “Southern Nights” and “St. James Infirmary.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A