The BEST episodes of The X Factor season 1
Every episode of The X Factor season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The X Factor season 1!
Aspiring singers compete to become the nation's next singing sensation.
#1 - The Auditions: Part 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/2004
The judges visit Newcastle. Two rivalry bands both get through to the next round. A girl tries out with her two best friends, only to be told by Simon that she has to ditch them if she wants to go any further. After a heart-to-heart with her friends, the girl tries out in front of the judges on her own. Louis gets re-acquainted with an old friend. Simon suggests that Louis take her out, then when she turns up for their lunch date with her dog, Louis runs away from Simon and out of the back door.
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Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2004
The judges visit Leeds and London for the first audions round. Amongst the thousands of contestants who tried out were: Retired miner Mario, sisterly duos Sweet Harmony and Gemini, rapper ginger Benjamin (who got on the wrong side of Sharon by insulting her kids!) & 81 year old Reney!
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Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/16/2004
In this round, the 15 acts (five for each judge) go to the "homes" of their respective judges, where they are interviewed and perform again. Each judge then chooses three acts to go through to the finals (making a total of nine finalists).
#6 - Live Results: The Winner
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/11/2004
#7 - Live Show: The Final
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/11/2004
#8 - Live Results: Semifinal
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/4/2004
#9 - Live Show: Semifinal
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/4/2004
#10 - Live Results: Quarter-final
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/27/2004
#11 - Live Show: Quarter-final
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/27/2004
#12 - Live Results: Week 5
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/20/2004
#13 - Live Show: Week 5
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/20/2004
#14 - Live Results: Week 4
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/13/2004
#15 - Live Results: Week 3
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/6/2004
#16 - Live Show: Week 3
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/6/2004
#17 - Live Results: Week 2
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/30/2004
#18 - Live Show: Week 2
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/30/2004
#20 - Live Show: Week 1
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/23/2004
#22 - The Bootcamp: Part 1
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2004
The judges get together a team to help them mentor their group of hopefuls.
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Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/2004
#24 - The Auditions: Part 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2004
The judges visit Scotland. The talent is very poor and the success rate of getting through to the next round is very low. The judges aren't very pleased. Sharon, annoyed at Simon, pours two glasses of water over his head.