The WORST episodes of The X Factor (US)
Every episode of The X Factor (US) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 Results 2
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/3/2011
One of the remaining 12 finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – is sent home as the votes are revealed live. Tune in to see who will be sent packing.

#2 - Judges' Houses - Part 3
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2011
In the final part of the Judges' Houses round, the judges will reveal which 16 acts are through to the live shows. And there's a bit of a twist involved...

#3 - Live Results 3
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/14/2013

#4 - Live Quarter-Final Results
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/5/2013

#5 - Live Results 4
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/21/2013

#6 - Live Results 6
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/1/2011

#7 - Live Show 4
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/16/2011

#8 - Live Results 3
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/15/2012

#9 - Live Show and Results 1
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/25/2011
The top 17 acts who survived the judges’ homes take the stage for their first LIVE performance. Witness the concert-like performances as the finalists separated into four categories: boys, girls, over 30s and groups set out to win over the country and judges for their chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.
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#10 - Live Semi-Final
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/14/2011

#11 - Live Results 3
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/10/2011
Find out which act will be sent packing on an all-new episode of THE X FACTOR.

#12 - Live Show 3
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/13/2013

#13 - Meet the Top 12
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/31/2013
THE X FACTOR introduces the Top 12 Finalists.

#14 - Live Show 3
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/14/2012

#15 - Live Show 2
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/2/2011
The finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – perform live for their chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. After the performances, it is up to America to vote to keep their favorite acts safe in the competition. Tune in to see who will mark their spot on stage and who will fall flat.

#16 - Live Results 5
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/29/2012

#17 - Live Results 4
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/17/2011

#18 - The Four-Chair Challenge - Part 2
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/3/2013

#19 - Live Results 5
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/23/2011
A double elimination leaves only seven acts remaining. Also: Kelly Clarkson and Bruno Mars perform.

#20 - Live Final
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/21/2011

#21 - Judges' Houses - Part 3
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/17/2012

#23 - Auditions - Part 2
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2013

#24 - Live Show 5
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/28/2012
