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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 47

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 47 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 47!

The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 47

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. 8.4/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Jon Batiste

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    S47:E3

    Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album “We Are,” including “I Need You” and “Freedom.”

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  2. 8.3/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall

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    S47:E1

    Relish an hour of Texan singer/songwriters Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in an intimate acoustic setting. The trio showcase their collaborative LP The Marfa Tapes, including “Tin Man” and “Am I Right or Amarillo.”

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  3. 7.8/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers

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    S47:E9

    Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut “Sour,” while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP “Punisher.”

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  4. 7.7/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Duran Duran

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    S47:E11

    Revel in a performance from pop superstars Duran Duran. The British icons perform songs from their album “Future Past,” as well as greatest hits.

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  5. 7.6/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Best of Nanci Griffith

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    S47:E13

    Enjoy an hour of late Texas singer/songwriter legend Nanci Griffith's best Austin City Limits performances.

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  6. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Brandy Clark / Charley Crockett

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    S47:E5

    Delight in the throwback country music of Brandy Clark and Charley Crockett. Nashville-based hit songwriter Clark performs cuts from her highly acclaimed “Your Life is a Record.” Lone Star native Crockett plays tunes from his album “Music City USA.”

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  8. 7.3/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Jade Bird / Dayglow

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    S47:E2

    Enjoy a pair of up & coming, Austin-based singer/songwriters with Jade Bird and Dayglow. The UK-born Bird plays tunes from her album “Different Kinds of Light.” Sloan Struble, AKA Dayglow, performs cuts from his LP “Harmony House.”

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  9. 7.2/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Jackson Browne

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    S47:E7

    Savor the return of legendary singer/songwriter Jackson Browne to the ACL stage. Browne performs hits and songs from his latest album “Downhill from Everywhere.”

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  10. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #9 - St. Vincent / Joy Olakokun

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    S47:E10

    Relish the distinctive sounds of St. Vincent and Joy Oladokun. The Grammy-winning St. Vincent plays songs from her much-praised LP “Daddy's Home.” Versatile singer/tunesmith Oladokun performs tunes from her album “In Defense of My Own Happiness.”

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  11. 7.1/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Sarah Jarosz / Billy Strings

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    S47:E4

    Savor the boundary-pushing roots music of Grammy winners Sarah Jarosz and Billy Strings. Texas native Jarosz plays songs from her heralded LP “World on the Ground.” Midwesterner Strings performs tunes from his album “Renewal.”

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  12. 7.0/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Leon Bridges / Khruangbin

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    S47:E6

    Enjoy Texas artists from across the musical spectrum with Leon Bridges and Khruangbin. Fort Worth native Bridges performs modern R&B tunes from LP “Gold-Diggers Sound.” Houston trio Khruangbin plays worldbeat-tinged psych rock from its album “Mordecai.”

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  13. 6.9/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Terry Allen

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    S47:E12

    Enjoy an hour with maverick Texas singer/songwriter and artist Terry Allen. The Guggenheim Fellowship winner performs songs from his lauded LP “Just Like Moby Dick,” as well as classics from his back catalog.

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  14. 6.6/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Brittany Howard

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    S47:E8

    Enjoy an hour with singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, making her ACL solo debut. She performs songs from her Grammy-nominated album “Jaime.”

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Season 47 Ratings Summary

"Jon Batiste" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 47. It scored 8.4/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/16/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall".