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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 52

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 52 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 52!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 2 - ACL Hall of Fame Honors Brandi Carlile
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    S52:E2

    Austin City Limits inducts 11-time Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile into the 12th Annual ACL Hall of Fame. Bonnie Raitt performs in tribute and inducts Carlile and the honoree takes the stage with favorites and songs from Returning to Myself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 1 - Carlos Vives y La Provincia
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S52:E1

    Celebrated Colombian superstar Carlos Vives, an 18-time Latin Grammy and multiple Grammy Award winner, performs with his 11-piece band La Provincia, showcasing songs from El Último Disco alongside a career-spanning collection of beloved hits.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 3 - Billy Strings
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S52:E3

    Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings performs highlights from "So Much for Goodbyes" and "Highway Prayers."

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 4 - Miguel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S52:E4

    Grammy Award-winning R&B innovator Miguel performs songs from his album "CAOS," alongside fan favourites.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 5 - Sienna Spiro
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S52:E5

    Singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro performs highlights from her acclaimed debut album "Visitor."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 6 - Olivia Rodrigo
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S52:E6

    Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo performs highlights from "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 7 - Ari Lennox
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S52:E7

    R&B singer Ari Lennox performs songs from "Vacancy," alongside fan favorites "Soft Girl Era" and "Shea Butter Baby."

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 8 - Red Clay Strays
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S52:E8

    Alabama country rock group The Red Clay Strays perform highlights from their album "Grateful."

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Austin City Limits Season 52 Episode 9 - Ty Myers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S52:E9

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Season 52 Ratings Summary

"ACL Hall of Fame Honors Brandi Carlile" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 52. It scored 9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/12/2026. This episode is rated 9.0 points higher than the second-best, "Carlos Vives y La Provincia".