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Austin City Limits

1975 – nowShow49 seasons569 episodesTV-PG

73

GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary series about show business and pop culture, with standout score and sound design.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Episodes

49 seasons · 569 episodes · best: S31E8 "Coldplay" 9.7

Story

Great music. No limits.

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

Feels like

Prestige Music Performance
Nostalgic Cultural Archive
Eclectic Genre Showcase
Intimate Artist Spotlight
High-Fidelity Audio Experience
Legacy of Live TV
Comfort Viewing Staple
Musical Education & Appreciation

Crew

Directors: Gary Menotti, Ed Fuentes

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 1, 1975 · October 3, 2026 · Still running

First aired: January 1, 1975
Latest episode: October 3, 2026
Status: Still running
Length: 49 seasons · 569 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 1 country

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Austin City Limits?"

Questions about Austin City Limits

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Where can I stream Austin City Limits?

Spectrum On Demand

In the United States, Austin City Limits streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand, KQED, and WETA+.

Is Austin City Limits worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 8.4). Season 50 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.1 against 9.7 for the best season.

Which season of Austin City Limits is best?

S1 S20 S30 S35 S40 S45 S50

Season 31, with an IMDb average of 9.7. Season 50 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Coldplay (season 31, episode 8) at 9.7, and the lowest is Juanes (season 50, episode 8) at 5.8.

Is Austin City Limits okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Austin City Limits?

512 h

About 512 hours: 569 episodes in 49 seasons of about 54 minutes each since 1975, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Austin City Limits?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Austin City Limits?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.