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.

Last Updated: 12/31/2023Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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Live Final Results
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8.47
32 votes

#1 - Live Final Results

Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/19/2013

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Live Quarter-Final Results
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8.42
66 votes

#2 - Live Quarter-Final Results

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/8/2011

Another finalist is voted off the show.

Judges' Houses - Part 1
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8.35
72 votes

#3 - 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.

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Live Quarter-Final
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8.32
62 votes

#4 - Live Quarter-Final

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/4/2013

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Live Final
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8.23
107 votes

#5 - Live Final

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/19/2012

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Auditions - Part 1
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8.17
185 votes

#6 - Auditions - Part 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2012

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Live Semi-Final
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8.16
110 votes

#7 - Live Semi-Final

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/12/2012

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Live Semi-Final
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8.06
34 votes

#8 - Live Semi-Final

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/11/2013

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Live Quarter-Final
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8.06
109 votes

#9 - Live Quarter-Final

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/5/2012

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Live Semi-Final Results
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8.02
111 votes

#10 - Live Semi-Final Results

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/13/2012

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Auditions - Part 4
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8.01
73 votes

#11 - Auditions - Part 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2011

The final auditions episode features the acts auditioning in Newark.

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Auditions - Part 5
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8.01
141 votes

#12 - Auditions - Part 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/25/2013

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Auditions - Part 3
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8.01
150 votes

#13 - Auditions - Part 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2013

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Boot Camp - Part 2
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8.00
205 votes

#14 - Boot Camp - Part 2

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/4/2012

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Auditions - Part 2
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8.00
21 votes

#15 - Auditions - Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2011

The premiere season of the "The X Factor" continues its auditions in Miami and Dallas as the quest for the $5 million recording contract winner continues.

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Live Final
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7.97
31 votes

#16 - Live Final

Season 3 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/18/2013

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Live Semi-Final Results
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7.94
33 votes

#17 - Live Semi-Final Results

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/12/2013

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The Four-Chair Challenge - Part 3
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7.92
167 votes

#18 - The Four-Chair Challenge - Part 3

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/9/2013

Auditions - Part 4
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7.87
172 votes

#19 - Auditions - Part 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/20/2012

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Auditions - Part 6
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7.82
145 votes

#20 - Auditions - Part 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2013

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Auditions - Part 4
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7.79
177 votes

#21 - Auditions - Part 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/2013

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Live Show 2 (Another chance)
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7.78
133 votes

#22 - 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.

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Auditions - Part 1
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7.77
137 votes

#23 - Auditions - Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2013

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Live Final Results
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7.75
96 votes

#24 - Live Final Results

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/22/2011

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Auditions - Part 1
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7.73
116 votes

#25 - Auditions - Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2011

It's time. Simon Cowell's return to U.S. television on "The X Factor" arrives Wednesday night, sporting the largest prize in TV history: a $5 million recording contract.

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