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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 1 - The Best of John Prine
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    S46:E1

    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:Unknown
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  2. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 3 - Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin City Limits: 30 Years On
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S46:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 2 - Yola
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S46:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 13 - Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    S46:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 8 - Foo Fighters Rock Austin City Limits
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S46:E8

    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:Unknown
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  6. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 9 - The War and Treaty / Ruthie Foster
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    S46:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 4 - Rufus Wainwright
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S46:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 5 - John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S46:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 6 - White Denim / Jackie Venson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S46:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 7 - The Mavericks: En Espanol
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S46:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 10 - Ray Wylie Hubbard
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S46:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 11 - The Best of Spoon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S46:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Austin City Limits Season 46 Episode 12 - Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S46:E12

    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.”

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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2020. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin City Limits: 30 Years On".