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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 50

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 50 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 50!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 1 - Kacey Musgraves
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    S50:E1

    Seven-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves showcases a new collection of songs from Deeper Well and career highlights in a spellbinding hour. The Texas native shares the stories behind her acclaimed hits in a luminous performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 12 - Chris Stapleton
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    S50:E12

    Country performer Chris Stapleton delivers country-rock classics and tunes from "Higher."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 3 - Maggie Rogers / Gracie Abrams
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S50:E3

    Enjoy a hit-filled hour with Grammy-nominated indie pop singer-songwriters Maggie Rogers and Gracie Abrams. Maggie Rogers shines with dancefloor gems from Don’t Forget Me and Gracie Abrams performs standouts from her latest The Secret of Us.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 2 - Gary Clark Jr. / Black Pumas
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S50:E2

    Acclaimed Austin acts Gary Clark Jr. and Black Pumas deliver next-generation rock and soul in a thrilling hour. Gary Clark Jr. performs highlights from his powerful JPEG RAW and Black Pumas sparkle with selections from their Chronicles of a Diamond.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 4 - Jacob Collier / Nickel Creek
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    S50:E4

    A pair of acclaimed virtuoso acts thrill in an innovative hour: six-time Grammy-winning UK phenom Jacob Collier performs highlights from his Djesse series and formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek showcase songs from their latest Celebrants.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 10 - The Avett Brothers
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S50:E10

    The Avett Brothers perform gems from their first album in five years in a high-energy hour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 7 - Wynonna
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    S50:E7

    Country Music Hall of Fame icon Wynonna delivers an epic, career-spanning performance filled with solo hits, Judds classics and new gems. The celebrated singer and musician shares heartbreak, joy and the stories behind the songs in an uplifting hour.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 6 - Jelly Roll / The War And Treaty
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    S50:E6

    Nashville sensations Jelly Roll and The War And Treaty thrill in an electrifying hour. Jelly Roll performs highlights from his breakthrough smash "Whitsitt Chapel" and celebrated husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty thrill with powerhouse vocals.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 5 - Brittany Howard
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    S50:E5

    A captivating hour with one of music’s finest live acts, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brittany Howard. The powerhouse vocalist showcases new numbers from her latest What Now alongside career gems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 8 - Juanes
    5.8/10(7 votes)

    S50:E8

    Colombian superstar Juanes performs a career-spanning set in a euphoric hour featuring gems from his acclaimed smash Vida Cotidiana, his 10th studio album and a career highpoint. The rock giant thrills with electrifying guitar and crowd singalongs.

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  11. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 9 - Norah Jones / Hurray For The Riff Raff
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S50:E9

    Norah Jones dazzles with new LP Visions and Hurray for the Riff Raff debuts latest project

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 11 - Mickey Guyton; Carin Leon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S50:E11

    Country artist Mickey Guyton performs hits and highlights from "House on Fire"; global Latin performer Carín León presents songs from "Boca Cueca Vol. 1."

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  13. Austin City Limits Season 50 Episode 13 - Sturgill Simpson With Special Guest Johnny Blue Skies
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S50:E13

    Grammy Award-winner Sturgill Simpson performs songs from "Passage Du Desir" under a new name, Johnny Blue Skies.

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Season 50 Ratings Summary

"Kacey Musgraves" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 50. It scored 8.5/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2024. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Chris Stapleton".