The BEST episodes of The X Factor (US)
Every episode of The X Factor (US) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The X Factor (US)!
The X Factor is Simon Cowell’s brand new singing competition on a mission to find America’s next undiscovered superstar. The X Factor, on FOX is going to give someone like you the chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Sony Music. What’s great about The X Factor is that it is open to anyone – vocal groups and solo singers, over the age of 12 – and there’s absolutely no upper age limit.
#1 - Live Quarter-Final
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/4/2013
#2 - Judges' Houses - Part 1
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/2011
In the first of the 3-part Judges' Homes round, the final 32 will sing at their mentor's homes around the globe as only 16 can go through to the live shows.
#3 - Live Quarter-Final Results
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/8/2011
Another finalist is voted off the show.
#4 - Live Semi-Final
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/12/2012
#5 - Live Final
Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/19/2012
#6 - Auditions - Part 1
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2012
#7 - Auditions - Part 3
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2013
#8 - Live Results 5
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/28/2013
#9 - Live Show 2 (Another chance)
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/7/2013
The Top 13 Acts perform again for your votes due to graphics error.
#10 - Auditions - Part 5
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/25/2013
#11 - Live Semi-Final Results
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/13/2012
#12 - Live Quarter-Final
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/5/2012
#13 - Boot Camp - Part 2
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/4/2012
#14 - Auditions - Part 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2011
The final auditions episode features the acts auditioning in Newark.
#15 - Auditions - Part 4
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/20/2012
#16 - The Four-Chair Challenge - Part 3
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/9/2013
#17 - Live Results 4
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/22/2012
#18 - Live Show 2
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/6/2013
The Top 13 finalists from the four categories - Demi Lovato's Girls, Paulina Rubio's Boys, Kelly Rowland's Over 25s, and Simon Cowell's Groups - perform live for their chance to win THE X FACTOR. After the performances, it's up to America to vote to keep their favorite acts safe in the competition.
#19 - Auditions - Part 6
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2013
#20 - Auditions - Part 4
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/2013
#21 - Live Final Results
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/22/2011
#23 - Live Show 3
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/9/2011
Another all-new LIVE performance show featuring the final acts from the Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups categories. Watch the drama and the emotion as they compete for a life-changing $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
#24 - Judges' Houses - Part 2
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/16/2011
In the second of the 3-part Judges' Homes round, the final 32 will sing at their mentor's homes around the globe as only 16 can go through to the live shows.
#25 - Boot Camp - Part 1
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2011
The first rounds of Boot Camp see the field of hopefuls pared down.