Austin City Limits (1975)

Name: Austin City Limits
Rating: 6.3

Rating: 6.3

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 1975-01-01

Last Air Date: 2026-02-07

Number of Seasons: 48

Number of Episodes: 563

Created By: Bill Arhos

Networks: PBS

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Top Cast

Willie Nelson as Self
Nanci Griffith as Self
Lyle Lovett as Self
John Prine as Self
Guy Clark as Self
Emmylou Harris as Self
Delbert McClinton as Self
Joe Ely as Self
Vince Gill as Self
Flaco Jiménez as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (1975)

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Season 9 (1984)

Season 10

Season 11 (1986)

Season 12

Season 14

Season 15 (1990)

Season 17 (1992)

Season 18 (1993)

Season 20 (1995)

Season 21 (1996)

Season 22 (1997)

Season 23 (1998)

Season 24 (1999)

Season 25 (2000)

Season 26 (2000)

Season 27 (2001)

Season 28 (2002)

Season 29 (2003)

Season 30 (2004)

Season 31 (2005)

Season 32 (2006)

Season 33 (2007)

Season 34 (2008)

Season 35 (2009)

Season 36 (2010)

Season 37 (2011)

Season 38 (2012)

Season 39 (2013)

Season 40 (2014)

Season 41 (2015)

Season 42 (2016)

Season 43 (2017)

Season 44 (2018)

Season 45 (2019)

Season 46 (2020)

Season 47 (2021)

Season 48 (2022)

Season 49 (2023)

Season 50 (2024)

Season 51 (2025)

Season 1 (1975)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Willie Nelson (1975-01-01)

The Texas-born singer and songwriter performs in the pilot episode of Austin City Limits shot on October 17, 1974 covering such tracks as Whiskey River, Stay all Night... and Bloody Mary Morning.
Ep. 2: Asleep at the Wheel / Bob Wills' Original Texas Playboys

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 3: Rusty Wier

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 4: Townes Van Zandt / Clifton Chenier

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 5: Flaco Jiménez with Ry Cooder & Augie Meyers

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 6: Doug Sahm

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 7: Alvin Crow and the Pleasant Valley Boys

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 8: Steve Fromholz

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 9: B.W. Stevenson / Bobby Bridger

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 10: Greezy Wheels / Marcia Ball

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 11: Wheatfield

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 12: Balcones Fault

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 13: The Lost Gonzo Band / Jerry Jeff Walker

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 15: Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys

No overview for this episode.