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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 48

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 48 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 48!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 1 - Brandi Carlile
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Brandi Carlile

    S48:E1

    Celebrated Americana singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile raises the roof for a full hour of passionate and powerful songs from her acclaimed album “In These Silent Days.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 2 - Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks

    S48:E2

    Dreamy American pop act Japanese Breakfast and eclectic U.K. tunesmith Arlo Parks share an hour of heartfelt performances. Japanese Breakfast, AKA bestselling author Michelle Zauner, plays songs from her breakthrough album “Jubilee.” Parks performs songs from her Mercury Prize-winning album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 3 - Sylvan Esso / Lucius
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Sylvan Esso / Lucius

    S48:E3

    Electro pop duo Sylvan Esso and wide-ranging indie rock band Lucius provide an entertaining hour of imaginative music. North Carolina’s Sylvan Esso play songs from their new album “No Rules Sandy,” plus other favorites from their Grammy-nominated career. Acclaimed act Lucius perform tunes from their album “Second Nature.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 4 - Allison Russell / The Weather Station
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Allison Russell / The Weather Station

    S48:E4

    Montreal-to-Nashville singer/songwriter Allison Russell and Toronto indie rock act The Weather Station offer an hour of intelligent, impassioned and acclaimed music. Russell performs numbers from her renowned album “Outside Child,” while the Weather Station, AKA songwriter Tamara Lindeman, plays tunes from the widely lauded LP “Ignorance.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 5 - Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen

    S48:E5

    Texas-bred singer/songwriters Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen bring the Lone Star State to musical life for a special hour. Rising country star McCollum plays tunes from his major label debut “Gold Chain Cowboy.” The legendary Keen performs songs from across his storied career in celebration of his upcoming retirement from the road.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 6 - Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

    S48:E6

    Celebrate singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band. Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years: “12th of June.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 7 - Cimafunk and The Tribe
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Cimafunk and The Tribe

    S48:E7

    Enjoy Cuban funk Cimafunk and The Tribe in a must-see hour. The nine-piece powerhouse band makes a thrilling ACL debut with standouts from their soulful album “El Alimento.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 8 - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Adia Victoria
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Adia Victoria

    S48:E8

    Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Adia Victoria update soul and blues for a new generation on Austin City Limits. Rateliff and his band perform songs from their LP “The Future.” Victoria plays tunes from her Americana Music Awards Album of the Year nominated “A Southern Gothic.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 9 - Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodélicos
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodélicos

    S48:E9

    Black Pumas founder and visionary producer Adrian Quesada brings to life the music of his acclaimed Spanish-language album Boleros Psicodélicos in a thrilling hour, with international guest vocalists iLe, Natalia Clavier, Girl Ultra, Clemente Castillo and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 10 - The War On Drugs
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #10 - The War On Drugs

    S48:E10

    Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP “I Don't Live Here Anymore.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 11 - Pavement
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Pavement

    S48:E11

    Legendary alternative rock pioneers Pavement deliver modern rock highlights in a career-spanning hour. The veteran California band mark their thirtieth anniversary with a rare television performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 12 - Maren Morris
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Maren Morris

    S48:E12

    Country superstar Maren Morris showcases gems from her Grammy-nominated album “Humble Quest” alongside chart-topping hits in a career-spanning hour.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Austin City Limits Season 48 Episode 13 - Spoon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Spoon

    S48:E13

    One of modern rock’s premier bands, Spoon performs songs from their Grammy-nominated album “Lucifer On the Sofa” alongside fan favorites.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 48 Ratings Summary

"Brandi Carlile" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 48. It scored 8.6/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2022. This episode is rated 2.6 points higher than the second-best, "Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks".