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Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

Great music. No limits.

1975Returning Series48 Seasons558 Episodes6.2TMDB
PBS

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

Created by: Bill Arhos

Season 40 Episodes

Browse every episode and jump into details.

Episode 1: Beck

Oct 4, 2014

Join alt.rock superstar Beck for ACL’s season premiere. The genre-hopping singer/songwriter plays songs from his album Morning Phase and some of his greatest hits.

Episode 2: Ed Sheeran / Valerie June

Oct 11, 2014

Singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Valerie June perform. Sheeran performs his hits "Sing!" and "A-Team" while June spotlights songs from her 2013 "Pushin' Against a Stone" album.

Episode 3: Tweedy

Oct 25, 2014

Tweedy, led by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, perform selections from the 2014 “Sukierae” album.

Episode 4: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Nov 1, 2014

Noir rock hits ACL with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The Australian group’s set ranges across their 30-year career, from their first album to their latest Push the Sky Away.

Episode 6: Eric Church

Nov 15, 2014

Eric Church performs. Included: selections from his 2014 "The Outsiders" album.

Episode 7: ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

Nov 22, 2014

The Americana Music Association has curated an impressive list of legendary performers including Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jimenez, Taj Mahal and Jackson Browne, backed by house bandleader Buddy Miller and an all-star crew of musicians. Patty Griffin & Robert Plant, Jason Isbell, Parker Millsap, Rosanne Cash, Ry Cooder, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sturgill Simpson, The Milk Carton Kids and Valerie June all perform songs

Episode 9: Spoon / White Denim

Jan 10, 2015

Spoon spotlights selections from their 2014 "They Want My Soul" album and White Denim perform songs from their 2013 "Corsicana Lemonade" album.

Episode 10: Sam Smith / Future Islands

Jan 17, 2015

Sam Smith and Future Islands perform. Smith spotlights selections from his 2014 "In the Lonely Hour" album, including "Stay With Me"; and Future Islands perform "Seasons (Waiting on You)" and other songs from their 2014 "Singles" album.

Episode 11: Ryan Adams / Jenny Lewis

Jan 24, 2015

Ryan Adams and Jenny Lewis perform. Adams spotlights songs from his self-titled 2014 album; and Lewis features selections from her 2014 "The Voyager" album.

Episode 14: 2014 Hall of Fame

Feb 14, 2015

Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy and Double Trouble are among the performers at the first “Austin City Limits” Hall of Fame ceremony.

Season 40 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Austin City Limits Season 40 premiere?

Austin City Limits Season 40 premiered on October 4, 2014.

How many episodes are in Austin City Limits Season 40?

Austin City Limits Season 40 has 14 episodes.

What is the first episode of Austin City Limits Season 40?

The season opens with Season 40 Episode 1, "Beck". It aired on October 4, 2014.

Go to Season 40 Episode 1

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