Bill Arhos
Director
Austin City Limits (1975)
Season 38
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Released Jan. 1, 1975
Episode 53 min
10+
Genres: Documentary, Music
Keywords: tmdb.concert, tmdb.rock-n-roll, tmdb.country-music, tmdb.folk-music, imdb.three-word-title, imdb.place-name-in-title, imdb.city-name-in-title + 4 more, imdb.performance, imdb.concert-film, tmdb.concert-film, tmdb.live-music
Watch Providers: Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, KQED, Thirteen, WETA+
Production Companies: KLRU Austin
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S38E1 - Radiohead
The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.
Oct. 6, 2012, midnight
S38E2 - Bon Iver
The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs material from its self-titled second album.
Oct. 13, 2012, midnight
S38E3 - Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples
Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples showcase classic R&B, blues and pop. Raitt presents songs from her latest album Slipstream, while Staples performs songs from You Are Not Alone and Staple Singers classics.
Oct. 20, 2012, midnight
S38E4 - The Shins / Dr. Dog
ACL presents alternative rock with the Shins and Dr. Dog. The Shins play songs from their latest record Port of Morrow, while Dr. Dog highlights Be the Void.
Oct. 27, 2012, midnight
S38E5 - The Civil Wars / Punch Brothers
The Civil Wars play tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Punch Brothers showcase their latest Who’s Feeling Young Now?
Nov. 3, 2012, midnight
S38E6 - Jack White
After rising to the top of the garage rock revival with the White Stripes, Jack White has maintained his stature as one of the most successful musicians, both critically and commercially, of the modern era. Here he returns for his second appearance on Austin City Limits with an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll.
Jan. 5, 2013, midnight
S38E7 - Rodrigo y Gabriela
With their thrilling and dynamic hybrid of metal, Latin and jazz, guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have become an international sensation with their flawless live performances. For their debut Austin City Limits performance, they are backed by C.U.B.A., a 6-piece Cuban orchestra with whom they recorded their latest record Area 52.
Jan. 12, 2013, midnight
S38E8 - Norah Jones / Kat Edmonson
Jazz and pop cross on ACL with Norah Jones and Kat Edmonson. Jones sings songs from her Dangermouse-produced album Little Broken Hearts. Edmonson showcases the song stylings of her LP Way Down Low.
Jan. 19, 2013, midnight
S38E9 - Bob Mould / Delta Spirit
ACL showcases alternative rock with Bob Mould and Delta Spirit. Punk veteran Mould showcases cuts from across his career, while young bucks Delta Spirit highlight their self-titled LP.
Jan. 26, 2013, midnight
S38E10 - Tim McGraw
Country superstar Tim McGraw takes the ACL stage with his greatest hits and brand new material.
Feb. 2, 2013, midnight
S38E11 - Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes / tUnE-yArDs
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes and tUnE-yArDs bring experimental alt.pop to the ACL stage. The Zeroes support their LP Here, while tUnE-yArDs performs material from w h o k i l l.
Feb. 9, 2013, midnight
S38E12 - Gary Clark Jr. / Alabama Shakes
ACL presents modern blues and soul with Gary Clark, Jr. and Alabama Shakes. Austin guitarist Clark showcases his major label debut, while Alabama’s Shakes spotlight their critically acclaimed Boys & Girls.
Feb. 16, 2013, midnight
S38E13 - Esperanza Spalding
ACL presents an hour with jazz/soul singer/bassist Esperanza Spalding in support of her LP Radio Music Society. Esperanza Spalding dedicates this program to the guitarist Jef Lee Johnson who passed away January 28, 2013. This Austin City Limits episode was their last performance together.
Feb. 23, 2013, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 53 min.
Season Runtime: 1119 min.
Released: Jan. 1, 1975
Last Air Date: Dec. 13, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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