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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!

The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 48

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  1. 8.2/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

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    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.”

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  2. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Brandi Carlile

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    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.”

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  3. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #3 - The War On Drugs

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    S48:E10

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

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  4. 7.2/10(9 votes)

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

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    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.”

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  5. 7.1/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Maren Morris

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    S48:E12

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

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  6. 6.9/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Allison Russell / The Weather Station

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    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.”

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  8. 6.8/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Pavement

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    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.

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  9. 6.5/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen

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    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.

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  10. 6.3/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Spoon

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    S48:E13

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

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  11. 5.8/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks

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    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.”

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  12. 5.6/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Sylvan Esso / Lucius

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    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.”

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    #12 - Cimafunk and The Tribe

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    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.”

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    #13 - Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodélicos

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    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.

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Season 48 Ratings Summary

"Lyle Lovett and His Large Band" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 48. It scored 8.2/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/5/2022. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Brandi Carlile".