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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 1 - Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 2 - Jade Bird / Dayglow
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Jade Bird / Dayglow

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 3 - Jon Batiste
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Jon Batiste

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 4 - Sarah Jarosz / Billy Strings
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Sarah Jarosz / Billy Strings

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 5 - Brandy Clark / Charley Crockett
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Brandy Clark / Charley Crockett

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 6 - Leon Bridges / Khruangbin
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Leon Bridges / Khruangbin

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 7 - Jackson Browne
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Jackson Browne

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 8 - Brittany Howard
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Brittany Howard

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 9 - Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 10 - St. Vincent / Joy Olakokun
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #10 - St. Vincent / Joy Olakokun

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 11 - Duran Duran
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Duran Duran

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 12 - Terry Allen
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Terry Allen

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Austin City Limits Season 47 Episode 13 - The Best of Nanci Griffith
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #13 - The Best of Nanci Griffith

    S47:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
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Season 47 Ratings Summary

"Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 47. It scored 8.5/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2021. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Jade Bird / Dayglow".