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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 51

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 51 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 51!

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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 1 - FINNEAS
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    #1 - FINNEAS

    S51:E1

    Groundbreaking singer, songwriter and producer FINNEAS takes center stage with songs from his solo outing For Cryin’ Out Loud! The ten-time Grammy-winning hitmaker dazzles with highlights and new gems detailing his sonic journey in a revelatory hour.

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 2 - The Marías
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    #2 - The Marías

    S51:E2

    Genre-blending LA band The Marías make their ACL debut with songs from their acclaimed Submarine in a spellbinding hour. The bilingual group blends English and Spanish lyrics anchored by smoke velvet vocals, hypnotic guitar and lush jazz percussion.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 3 - My Morning Jacket
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    #3 - My Morning Jacket

    S51:E3

    ACL inducts rock legends My Morning Jacket into the 11th Annual ACL Hall of Fame. Special guest Cameron Crowe honors the fan-favorite Kentucky band, and MMJ takes the stage with classics and new highlights from their latest LP Is in a thrilling hour.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 4 - Charley Crockett / Waxahatchee
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    #4 - Charley Crockett / Waxahatchee

    S51:E4

    A pair of Grammy-nominated and road-tested roots acts take the ACL stage: Country maverick Charley Crockett thrills with tunes from his "Lonesome Drifter," and breakout singer-songwriter Waxahatchee sparkles with gems from her acclaimed "Tiger’s Blood."

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 5 - Samara Joy
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    #5 - Samara Joy

    S51:E5

    NAACP Image Award winner and 5x Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy shines with gorgeous vocals and exciting arrangements in a dazzling hour. The rising star performs songs from her breakthrough Linger Awhile and her latest studio album Portrait.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 6 - Austin City Limits Celebrates Antone's & The Blues
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    #6 - Austin City Limits Celebrates Antone's & The Blues

    S51:E6

    ACL salutes the 50th Anniversary of iconic Austin blues club Antone’s and the series' own history of showcasing blues in a supercharged hour featuring an all-star line-up with Jimmie Vaughan, Kingfish, Bobby Rush, Sue Foley and Big Bill Morganfield.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 7 - Kelsea Ballerini / CAM
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    #7 - Kelsea Ballerini / CAM

    S51:E7

    Acclaimed genre-bending country acts Kelsea Ballerini and Cam deliver radiant ACL debuts: Chart-topper Kelsea Ballerini dazzles with hits and highlights from her LP "Patterns"; Grammy-winning Cam showcases her heartfelt new collection "All Things Light."

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 8 - Role Model / MJ Lenderman & The Wind
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    #8 - Role Model / MJ Lenderman & The Wind

    S51:E8

    A pair of next-generation singer-songwriters make Austin City Limits debuts: chart-topper Role Model performs hits from Kansas Anymore, while Asheville, NC indie-rock ace MJ Lenderman & The Wind light up the stage with songs from Manning Fireworks.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Austin City Limits Season 51 Episode 9 - Jon Batiste
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    #9 - Jon Batiste

    S51:E9

    Seven-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste returns to the ACL stage for an electrifying hour. The New Orleans native and vibrant ambassador of jazz, blues, and soul lights up the stage with an ecstatic performance of gems from "Big Money."

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Season 51 Ratings Summary

"FINNEAS" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 51. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Marías".