Season 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 17, 1974
October 17, 1974, Willie Nelson recorded the original pilot episode of Austin City Limits. At the time no one could have predicted that the fledgling music show from Austin, Texas, would still be delivering great performances decades later. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the first taping, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell has declared October 17 "Austin City Limits Day." The date recognizes the show's very first taping, which took place on October 17, 1974 and featured the iconic Willie Nelson.
Season 3
Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Jul 28, 1975
Season 8
Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Jan 1, 1983
Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Feb 11, 1983
B.B. King personified blues music for the whole world...He was larger than life, but a gentle man with a kind soul and big heart. His ACL performance ranks as one of my personal favorites, and I was never more proud than when he somehow slipped ‘Austin City Limits' into the lyric of his classic rendition of Willie Nelson's ‘Night Life.' We've lost a giant.
Season 9
Episode: 9x13 | Airdate: Feb 3, 1984
The Texas blues are highlighted on this 1984 episode. Austin's own guitar master, Stevie Ray Vaughn, joins his band to add to his own blues legend. Meanwhile, The Fabulous Thunderbirds are known for their searing rock & roll with roadhouse blues overtones.
Season 10
Episode: 10x02 | Airdate: Sep 25, 1984
Episode: 10x11 | Airdate: Mar 1, 1985
Season 11
Episode: 11x01 | Airdate: Feb 21, 1986
Season 12
Episode: 12x01 | Airdate: Jan 17, 1987
Episode: 12x03 | Airdate: Mar 21, 1987
Season 13
Episode: 13x03 | Airdate: Mar 19, 1988
Episode: 13x04 | Airdate: Apr 2, 1988
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has spent 19 years in the music business building a reputation as high-energy performers. Next, the New Grass Revival takes traditional bluegrass instruments and uses them to make a wide variety of music.
Season 14
Episode: 14x05 | Airdate: Feb 25, 1989
Two of country's most respected female songwriters entertain the Austin audience. Emmylou Harris has been wowing audiences for years with her sincere and touching lyrics. Nanci Griffith is the "queen of folkabilly" and an Austin favorite.
Episode: 14x07 | Airdate: Mar 10, 1989
A hillbilly rebel, Dwight Yoakam has a unique Bakersfield sound. Legend Buck Owens joins with Flaco Jimenez to appear with Yoakam for "The Streets of Bakersfield." Next, Patty Loveless has the clear sure voice of her Kentucky bluegrass roots.
Episode: 14x11 | Airdate: Apr 4, 1989
1. First we take Manhattan 2. Tower of song 3. Everybody knows 4. Ain't no cure for love 5. The partisan 6. Joan of Arc 7. Jazz police 8. If it be your will 9. Take this waltz
Episode: 14x14 | Airdate: Apr 29, 1989
John Hiatt brings his r&b infused rock with a country twist to the ACL stage. Los Lobos also appears with a performance that takes them back to their roots with an all Spanish album.
Season 15
Episode: 15x04 | Airdate: Feb 10, 1990
Kathy Mattea earned this year's Country Music Association's Female vocalist of the Year. In this episode, she hows off her powerful voice and songs. Texas singer/songwriter, Tish Hinojosa, uses her soft voice and complex melodies to play social relevant folk music.
Episode: 15x05 | Airdate: Feb 17, 1990
Country music outlaw Waylon Jennings takes the famed "Austin City Limits" stage. Tracks include "Mamas Don't Let You're Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," "Good Hearted Woman," "Trouble Man," "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way," "Me And Bobby McGee," and more.
Episode: 15x07 | Airdate: Mar 3, 1990
Country's Christian roots are celebrated with ACL's tribute show to the Country Music Association's Album of the Year, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken II."
Episode: 15x15 | Airdate: Mar 7, 1992
Season 17
Episode: 17x03 | Airdate: Feb 1, 1992
ACL travels back in time to the 60s and 70s by reuniting Dan Hicks with his first band the Hot Licks, as well as showcasing his current ensemble, The Acoustic Warriors.
Episode: 17x05 | Airdate: Feb 21, 1992
Season 18
Episode: 18x02 | Airdate: Jan 23, 1993
Season 19
Episode: 19x01 | Airdate: Jan 15, 1994
Episode: 19x02 | Airdate: Jan 22, 1994
Episode: 19x09 | Airdate: Mar 12, 1994
Three Texas natives known for their amazing vocals and powerful songwriting talents share the stage for a night of music and memories.
Season 20
Episode: 20x08 | Airdate: Mar 5, 1995
Combing footage of previous ACL appearances, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble give great blue performances.
Season 21
Episode: 21x02 | Airdate: Jan 20, 1996
Episode: 21x12 | Airdate: May 1, 1996
With Michael Martin Murphey, The Sons of the San Joaquin, Hank Thompson, Robert Mirabal, Herb Jeffries and The Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Season 22
Episode: 22x01 | Airdate: Jan 25, 1997
Episode: 22x12 | Airdate: Apr 12, 1997
Season 23
Episode: 23x01 | Airdate: Mar 28, 1998
Episode: 23x11 | Airdate: Aug 13, 1999
Country group Old 97's performs songs from the album "Too Far to Care." Whiskeytown delivers ballads and country songs.
Season 24
Episode: 24x04 | Airdate: Feb 27, 1999
Lucinda Williams proves why she is one of America's premiere singer songwriters when she brings her melancholy vocals and achingly sweet lyrics to the stage.
Episode: 24x05 | Airdate: Mar 6, 1999
Episode: 24x06 | Airdate: Apr 24, 1999
Season 25
Episode: 25x09 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2000
If they weren't the creators of Southern Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd are certainly the most recognizable ambassadors for the Deep South. In this one hour special, the band plays a range of hits form their long career.
Episode: 25x14 | Airdate: May 6, 2000
ACL invites country diva Emmylou Harris to take the stage. She, in turn, invites her friends for an old fashioned guitar pull where singer/songwriters share songs, guitar secrets, and interesting stories.
Episode: 25x17 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2016
Season 26
Episode: 26x01 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2000
Episode: 26x03 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2000
Sultry vocalist Shelby Lynne leads off, with talented blues diva Toni Price capping the hour.
Episode: 26x11 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2001
Bruce Hornsby: The Way It Is Sunflower Cat Rainbow's Cadillac Eric Johnson: Zenland Rain Spanish Castle Magic Nothing Can Keep Me from You
Episode: 26x18 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2001
The one and only queen of country performs the music of her Appalachian upbringing, and young bluegrass sensations Nickel Creek showcase their soaring harmonies and instrumental virtuosity.
Season 27
Episode: 27x03 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2001
Episode: 27x06 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2001
Episode: 27x08 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2001
Season 28
Episode: 28x01 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2002
The start of the 28th season sees Grammy award winner, Bonnie Raitt, play to a dedicated audience.
Episode: 28x03 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2002
Episode: 28x06 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2002
Episode: 28x07 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2002
Jackson Browne performs old favorites and music from his new album.
Episode: 28x10 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2003
Indie pop star Beck appears on ACL to sing his mellow hits with a funky twist.
Season 29
Episode: 29x01 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2003
Season 29 kicks off with Rock legend Steve Winwood. Winwood has managed to stay popular and successful through more than 30 years in the music business. More importantly, his music has stayed relevant and ground breaking through all that time.
Episode: 29x02 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2003
ACL presents two musicians who have taken their background in soul music and evolved into different genres. Susan Tedeschi is a multi-talented blues guitarist, while Ruthie Foster is a folk-rock specialist.
Episode: 29x03 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2003
Episode: 29x04 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2003
Episode: 29x05 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2003
Episode: 29x06 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2003
Episode: 29x08 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2003
Episode: 29x10 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2004
Singer Keith Urban performs songs from his CD ``Golden Road''; singer Rodney Crowell performs songs from his CD ``Fate's Right Hand.''
Episode: 29x11 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2004
Guster and Los Lonely Boys play to a packed house of screaming fans.
Episode: 29x12 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2004
Ben Harper's soulful lyrics and social commentary are highlighted by his eclectic style. From soul southern gospel to 70's funk, Harper inspires devoted fans.
Episode: 29x14 | Airdate: Jun 1, 2004
The legendary Roy Orbison, whose career spans four decades, performs his greatest hits ``Working for the Man'' and ``Cryin'.''
Season 30
Episode: 30x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2004
Episode: 30x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2004
Episode: 30x03 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2004
Irish singer/songwriter, Damien Rice, brings his soulful lyrics to the ACL stage. Patty Griffin is a long-time ACL viewer whose personal songs highlight her graceful voice.
Episode: 30x04 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2004
Strong and unique voices mark this episode. Michael McDonald has a signature sound all his own. While, Joss Stone is a young singer with a powerful and soulful voice.
Episode: 30x05 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2004
Austin favorite, Lyle Lovett, has gained national recognition by expanding the sound of country to include jazz, blues and pop. Pianist Jamie Cullum is a London sensation who infuses rock with jazz and dance.
Episode: 30x06 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2004
Episode: 30x07 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2004
This episode's theme is big innovation. Polyphonic Spree has more than 20 members who dress in colorful choir robes. Their pop epics and energetic live performances have inspired a cult-like following. Next, Grammy award winners, Ozomatli, brings their 10-piece band to the stage. The L.A. band fuses Latin rhythms, Middle Eastern and African beats with modern hip-hop.
Episode: 30x08 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2004
Episode: 30x09 | Airdate: Dec 18, 2004
The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.
Episode: 30x10 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2005
This episode has a theme: musical innovation. Both featured bands have outgrown the labels music experts have put on them to create unique sounds and haunting melodies.
Episode: 30x11 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2005
Episode: 30x12 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2005
Modest Mouse is known as genre-bending indie rock band on their way up. Guided by Voices has been performing together for over 10 years, but they have recently decided to call it quits. This is one of the last performances of the band.
Episode: 30x13 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2005
Season 31
Episode: 31x01 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2005
Episode: 31x02 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2005
Episode: 31x03 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2005
Episode: 31x04 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2005
Episode: 31x05 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2005
Episode: 31x06 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2005
Episode: 31x07 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2005
Episode: 31x08 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2005
Episode: 31x09 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2006
Episode: 31x10 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2006
Episode: 31x11 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2006
Episode: 31x12 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2006
Episode: 31x13 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2006
Season 32
Episode: 32x01 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2006
Episode: 32x02 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2006
Episode: 32x03 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2006
Episode: 32x04 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2006
Episode: 32x05 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2006
Episode: 32x06 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2006
Episode: 32x07 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2006
Episode: 32x08 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2006
Episode: 32x09 | Airdate: Dec 23, 2006
Episode: 32x10 | Airdate: Dec 30, 2006
Episode: 32x11 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2007
Episode: 32x12 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2007
Episode: 32x13 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2007
Season 33
Episode: 33x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2007
Episode: 33x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2007
Episode: 33x03 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2007
Episode: 33x04 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2007
Episode: 33x05 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2007
Episode: 33x06 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2007
Episode: 33x07 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2007
Episode: 33x08 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2007
Episode: 33x09 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2007
Episode: 33x10 | Airdate: Dec 29, 2007
Episode: 33x11 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2007
Episode: 33x12 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2008
Episode: 33x13 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2008
Episode: 33x14 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2008
Season 34
Episode: 34x01 | Airdate: May 24, 2008
Episode: 34x02 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2008
Episode: 34x03 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2008
Episode: 34x04 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2008
Episode: 34x05 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2008
Episode: 34x06 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2008
Episode: 34x07 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2008
Episode: 34x08 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2008
Episode: 34x09 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2009
Episode: 34x10 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2009
Episode: 34x11 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2009
Episode: 34x12 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2009
Episode: 34x13 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2009
Season 35
Episode: 35x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2009
Episode: 35x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2009
Episode: 35x03 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2009
Episode: 35x04 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2009
Episode: 35x05 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2009
Episode: 35x06 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2009
It's been five years since Elvis Costello was last on the Austin City Limits stage. Tonight he returns as part of our 35th anniversary with new music that takes the music legend back-to-basics, combining his witty lyrics and country sounds "with a fitting old-timey feel" (Los Angeles Times).
Episode: 35x07 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2009
Episode: 35x08 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2009
Episode: 35x09 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2010
Episode: 35x10 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2010
Hip hop conquers the ACL stage with sets from alternative rapper/actor Mos Def, supporting his latest record, The Ecstatic, and Somalian native K'naan, performing songs from his acclaimed LP, Troubadour.
Episode: 35x11 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2010
Rising roots rock kings the Avett Brothers perform songs from their latest album, I and Love and You. Ohio-to-Austin transplants Heartless Bastards follow with their classic rock 'n roll.
Episode: 35x12 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2010
Steve Earle pays tribute to his mentor, legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. Kris Kristofferson follows with tunes from his latest album.
Episode: 35x13 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2010
Singer/composer/bass prodigy Esperanza Spalding debuts on ACL with a mix of jazz, soul and Brazilian pop. Contemporary torch singer Madeleine Peyroux follows in support of her album Bare Bones.
Episode: 35x14 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2010
Season 36
Episode: 36x01 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2010
Episode: 36x02 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2010
Episode: 36x03 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2010
Episode: 36x04 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2010
Episode: 36x05 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2010
Episode: 36x06 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2010
Episode: 36x07 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2010
Episode: 36x08 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2010
Episode: 36x09 | Airdate: Jan 1, 2011
Episode: 36x10 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2011
Episode: 36x11 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2011
Episode: 36x12 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2011
Episode: 36x13 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2011
Season 37
Episode: 37x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2011
Episode: 37x02 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2011
Episode: 37x03 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2011
Episode: 37x04 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2011
Episode: 37x05 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2011
Episode: 37x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2011
Episode: 37x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2011
Episode: S37 Special | Airdate: Nov 19, 2011
Episode: 37x08 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2011
Episode: 37x09 | Airdate: Dec 31, 2011
Episode: 37x10 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2012
Episode: 37x11 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2012
Alternative rock superstars Arcade Fire perform hits and tunes from their Grammy-winning LP The Suburbs.
Episode: 37x12 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2012
Folk meets indie rock with Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. Fleet Foxes draw from their latest LP Helplessness Blues. Joanna Newsom follows with her ethereal acid folk.
Episode: 37x13 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2012
Experimental modern rock rules with Florence + the Machine and Lykke Li. Bluesy singer Florence showcases her LP Lungs, while Swedish chanteuse Li highlights her LP Wounded Rhymes.
Episode: 37x14 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2012
Modern rock band Wilco returns to AUSTIN CITY LIMITS with tunes from its LP The Whole Love.
Episode: 37x15 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2012
Grammy-winners Coldplay perform selections from their newest LP, Mylo Xyloto.
Season 38
Episode: 38x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2012
Episode: 38x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2012
Hear Grammy-winning Bon Iver perform material from its second album.
Episode: 38x03 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2012
Episode: 38x04 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2012
Episode: 38x05 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2012
Episode: S38 Special | Airdate: Nov 10, 2012
Episode: 38x06 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2013
Enjoy a solo performance by Jack White, leader of the White Stripes.
Episode: 38x07 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2013
Hear a unique fusion of flamenco, jazz and rock from Mexican guitarists Rodrigo and Gabriela.
Episode: 38x08 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2013
Episode: 38x09 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2013
Enjoy alternative rock with punk veteran Bob Mould and young bucks Delta Spirit.
Episode: 38x10 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2013
Delight in a full hour of hits and new songs from country superstar Tim McGraw.
Episode: 38x11 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2013
Episode: 38x12 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2013
Episode: 38x13 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2013
Season 39
Episode: 39x01 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2013
Join Colombian superstar Juanes and Grammy-winning siblings Jesse & Joy for the best in Latin music.
Episode: 39x02 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2013
Enjoy a performance by the French band Phoenix.
Episode: 39x03 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2013
Episode: 39x04 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2013
Episode: 39x05 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2013
Episode: 39x06 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2013
Episode: 39x07 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2013
Episode: S39 Special | Airdate: Nov 23, 2013
Episode: 39x08 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2014
Episode: 39x09 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2014
Episode: 39x10 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2014
Episode: 39x11 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2014
Episode: 39x12 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2014
Episode: 39x13 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2014
Season 40
Episode: 40x01 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2014
Episode: 40x02 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2014
Episode: 40x03 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2014
Episode: 40x04 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2014
Episode: 40x05 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2014
Episode: 40x06 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2014
Episode: 40x07 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2014
Episode: S40 Special | Airdate: Nov 22, 2014
Episode: 40x08 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2015
Episode: 40x09 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2015
Episode: 40x10 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2015
Episode: 40x11 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2015
Episode: 40x12 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2015
Episode: 40x13 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2015
Episode: 40x14 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2015
Highlights from the first annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame presentation. Performers include Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy and Double Trouble.
Season 41
Episode: 41x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2015
The 2015 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jiménez.
Episode: 41x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2015
Singer Cassandra Wilson pays tribute to Billie Holiday; songs include ``Strange Fruit,'' ``Don't Explain'' and ``Good Morning Headache.''
Episode: 41x03 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2015
Sturgill Simpson performs songs from ``Metamodern Sounds in Country Music''; Asleep at the Wheel performs western swing classics.
Episode: 41x04 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2015
Don Henley presents music from his first solo album in 15 years, ``Cass County.''
Episode: 41x05 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2015
Modern rock, blues and soul with guitarist Gary Clark Jr.; Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett.
Episode: 41x06 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2015
Modern rock with TV on the Radio and The War on Drugs.
Episode: 41x07 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2015
Singer-songwriter James Taylor performs fan favorites as well as selections from "Before This World".
Episode: S41 Special | Airdate: Nov 21, 2015
Performances from the Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony include Don Henley, Lucinda Williams, Robert Randolph, Buffy Saint-Marie, and The Mavericks.
Episode: 41x08 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2016
Alabama Shakes performs songs from "Sound and Vision", Vintage Trouble's performance includes songs from "1 Hopeful Road".
Episode: 41x09 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2016
Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar performs songs from "To Pimp a Butterfly".
Episode: 41x10 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2016
Ryan Adams performs an acoustic set of hits, Shakey Graves performs songs from "And the War Came".
Episode: 41x11 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2016
African singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo performs with her four-piece band.
Episode: 41x12 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2016
Sleater-Kinney perform songs from "No Cities to Love", Heartless Bastards perform songs from "Restless Ones".
Episode: 41x13 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2016
Episode: 41x14 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2016
Season 42
Episode: 42x01 | Airdate: Aug 6, 2016
Episode: 42x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2016
Savor a career-spanning set from legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon.
Episode: 42x03 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2016
Singer-songwriter James Bay performs songs from his debut, ``Chaos and the Calm''; North Carolina native Rhiannon Giddens presents songs from her solo debut ``Tomorrow Is My Turn.''
Episode: 42x04 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2016
British singer Robert Plant performs new songs and classics from Led Zeppelin.
Episode: 42x05 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2016
Modern rock and soul with Florence and the Machine; Andra Day performs songs from her debut ``Cheers to the Fall.''
Episode: 42x06 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2016
Detroit native Iggy Pop performs classics and tunes from ``Post Pop Depression,'' accompanied by members of Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.
Episode: 42x07 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2016
Natalia Lafourcade performs songs from Grammy Award-winning album "Hasta la Ruiz''; Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma.
Episode: 42x08 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2016
Dig the best in modern rock with acclaimed artists My Morning Jacket and Ben Harper.
Episode: S42 Special | Airdate: Nov 19, 2016
Enjoy the best performances from the 2016 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony.
Episode: 42x09 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2017
Singer Cyndi Lauper presents a program of classics and country cover songs.
Episode: 42x10 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2017
Country singers Margo Price and Hayes Carll sing songs from their albums, "Midwest Farmer's Daughter'' and "Lovers and Leavers.''
Episode: 42x11 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2017
Modern roots rock with Band of Horses; Parker Millsap performs songs from "The Very Last Day.''
Episode: 42x12 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2017
Soul and gospel performances by CeCe Winans and St. Paul and The Broken Bones.
Episode: 42x13 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2017
British band Foals perform songs from "What Went Down''; joined by R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Alejandro Escovedo performs songs from "Burn Something Beautiful.''
Season 43
Episode: 43x01 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2017
Episode: 43x02 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2017
Enjoy a career-spanning set from legendary rock & roll band The Pretenders.
Episode: 43x03 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2017
Episode: 43x04 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2017
Episode: 43x05 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2017
Enjoy a show-stopping hour with country superstar Miranda Lambert in her third ACL appearance.
Episode: 43x06 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2017
Episode: S43 Special | Airdate: Nov 18, 2017
Episode: 43x07 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2018
Episode: 43x08 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2018
Episode: 43x09 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2018
Episode: 43x10 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2018
Episode: 43x11 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2018
Episode: 43x12 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2018
Enjoy modern pop and roots music from Akron's Dan Auerbach and Austin's Shinyribs.
Episode: 43x13 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2018
Season 44
Episode: 44x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2018
Episode: 44x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2018
Episode: 44x03 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2018
Episode: 44x04 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2018
Enjoy an unforgettable hour with acclaimed singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile.
Episode: 44x05 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2018
Thrill to chart-topping R&B and pop with Grammy-winning standouts Miguel and Alessia Cara.
Episode: 44x06 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2018
Live is up with contemporary country rockers Kacey Musgraves and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
Episode: 44x07 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2018
Episode: 44x08 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2018
Episode: 44x09 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2019
Episode: 44x10 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2019
Join a musical world tour with Puerto Rican superstar Residente.
Episode: 44x11 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2019
Episode: 44x12 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2019
Episode: 44x13 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2019
Episode: S44 Special | Airdate: Feb 9, 2019
Season 45
Episode: 45x01 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2019
Thrill to an hour with Austin blues rock superstar Gary Clark Jr.
Episode: 45x02 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2019
Episode: 45x03 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2019
Episode: 45x04 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2019
Enjoy an unforgettable hour with 2019 Grammy Award-winning R&B sensation H.E.R.. The singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist plays tracks from her self-titled album and numerous EPs.
Episode: 45x05 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2019
Thrill to the best in American roots music with Patty Griffin and The Revivalists.
Episode: 45x06 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2019
Episode: 45x07 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2019
Episode: S45 Special | Airdate: Nov 23, 2019
Episode: 45x08 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2020
Episode: 45x09 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2020
Episode: 45x10 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2020
Episode: 45x11 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2020
Episode: 45x12 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2020
Episode: 45x13 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2020
Season 46
Episode: 46x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2020
Savor an hour of stirring performances by singer/songwriter John Prine.
Episode: 46x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2020
Enjoy an hour with acclaimed soul singer/songwriter Yola.
Episode: 46x03 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2020
Thrill to an hour of classic performances from Texas blues rocker Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Episode: 46x04 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2020
Enjoy an intimate hour with renowned singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright.
Episode: 46x05 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2020
Savor a special encore of protest soul classics from John Legend & the Roots' Grammy-winning LP Wake Up! Originally broadcast in 2011, the hour-long episode features "Wake Up Everybody," "Compared to What" and "Ordinary People."
Episode: 46x06 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2020
Enjoy innovative Austin rock & roll from Jackie Venson, plus a vintage 2012 performance from soul/gospel legend Mavis Staples and her friend Bonnie Raitt. Bluesy, soulful guitarist Venson plays songs from her record Vintage Machine, while Staples performs songs from across her long career. Blues rock star Raitt joins her for a couple of tunes.
Episode: 46x07 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2020
Thrill to an hour featuring eclectic country rock band the Mavericks, performing hits and songs from their acclaimed all-Spanish album En Español.
Episode: 46x08 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2021
Enjoy highlights from Foo Fighters' two episodes of Austin City Limits.
Episode: 46x09 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2021
Revel in modern Southern soul with The War and Treaty and Ruthie Foster.
Episode: 46x10 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2021
Enjoy the roadhouse rock of legendary Texas songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard.
Episode: 46x11 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2021
Savor the best of Austin alternative rock band Spoon on Austin City Limits.
Episode: 46x12 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2021
Enjoy a tribute to late Texas singer/songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver.
Episode: 46x13 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2021
Enjoy an hour with New Orleans soul pioneer Allen Toussaint.
Season 47
Episode: 47x01 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2021
Relish an hour of Texan singer/songwriters Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in an intimate acoustic setting. The trio showcase their collaborative LP The Marfa Tapes, including "Tin Man" and "Am I Right or Amarillo."
Episode: 47x02 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2021
Episode: 47x03 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2021
Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album We Are, including "I Need You" and "Freedom."
Episode: 47x04 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2021
Episode: 47x05 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2021
Episode: 47x06 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2021
Enjoy Texas artists from across the musical spectrum with Leon Bridges and Khruangbin. Fort Worth native Bridges performs modern R&B tunes from his LP Gold-Diggers Sound. Houston trio Khruangbin plays worldbeat-tinged psych rock from its album Mordecai.
Episode: 47x07 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2021
Episode: 47x08 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2021
Episode: 47x09 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2021
Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut Sour, while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP Punisher.
Episode: 47x10 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2022
Relish the distinctive sounds of songwriters and musicians St. Vincent and Joy Oladokun. The Grammy-winning St. Vincent plays songs from her much-praised LP Daddy's Home. Versatile singer/tunesmith Oladokun performs tunes from her album In Defense of My Own Happiness.
Episode: 47x11 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2022
Revel in a performance from pop superstars Duran Duran. The British icons perform songs from their album Future Past, as well as greatest hits.
Episode: 47x12 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2022
Enjoy an hour with maverick Texas singer/songwriter and artist Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band. The Guggenheim Fellowship winner performs songs from his lauded LP Just Like Moby Dick, as well as classics from his back catalog.
Episode: 47x13 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2022
Enjoy an hour of late Texas singer/songwriter legend Nanci Griffith's best Austin City Limits performances.
Season 48
Episode: 48x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2022
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.
Episode: 48x02 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2022
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.
Episode: 48x03 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2022
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.
Episode: 48x04 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2022
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.
Episode: 48x05 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2022
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.
Episode: 48x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2022
Celebrated singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band, makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years, 12th of June.
Episode: 48x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2022
Cuban funk sensations Cimafunk and The Tribe wow in a must-see hour; the nine-piece powerhouse band makes a thrilling ACL debut with standouts from their soulful album El Alimento.
Season 49
Episode: 49x01 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2023
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.
Episode: 49x02 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2023
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.
Episode: 49x03 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2023
Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP I Don't Live Here Anymore.
Episode: 49x04 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2023
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.
Episode: 49x05 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2023
Country superstar Maren Morris showcases gems from her Grammy-nominated album Humble Quest alongside chart-topping hits in a career-spanning hour.
Episode: 49x06 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2023
One of modern rock's premier bands, Spoon performs songs from their Grammy-nominated album Lucifer On the Sofa alongside fan favorites.
Season 50
Episode: 50x01 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2023
Episode: 50x02 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2023
Episode: 50x03 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2023
Episode: 50x04 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2023
Episode: 50x05 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2023
Episode: 50x06 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2023
Episode: 50x07 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2023
Season 51
Episode: 51x01 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2024
Episode: 51x02 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2024
Episode: 51x03 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2024
Episode: 51x04 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2024
Episode: 51x05 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2024
Episode: 51x06 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2024
Episode: 51x07 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2024
Specials
Episode: S42 Special | Airdate: Dec 31, 2016
Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King and Kris Kristofferson are inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame; performers include Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and more; hosts Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally.
Episode: S43 Special | Airdate: Dec 30, 2017
Watch as Roy Orbison, Rosanne Cash and the Neville Brothers are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Episode: S45 Special | Airdate: Dec 28, 2019
Celebrate the 2019 ACL Hall of Fame inductees; Shawn Colvin, Buddy Guy and Lyle Lovett are honored.
Episode: S46 Special | Airdate: Oct 31, 2020
Enjoy a special hour of ACL performances by Western swing faithkeepers Asleep at the Wheel.
Episode: S46 Special | Airdate: Jan 2, 2021
Episode: S47 Special | Airdate: Jan 8, 2022
Episode: S50 Special | Airdate: Nov 25, 2023