The BEST episodes of The X Factor season 13

Every episode of The X Factor season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The X Factor season 13!

Aspiring singers compete to become the nation's next singing sensation.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
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#1 - Judges' Houses 1

Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/1/2016

The remaining acts jet off to the Judges' Houses, where they have a final chance to make a good impression. Louis hosts the groups in Ibiza, Sharon takes the overs to her LA home, Nicole is in Nice with the boys, and Simon brings the girls to Malibu. After nominating Wildcard acts to add to each others' categories, the judges face more tough decisions. Helping Louis with his choices are 2014 X Factor runner-up Fleur East and Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon. Sharon enlists the help of Robbie Williams, Nicole is joined by top DJ Calvin Harris, and Simon recruits Spice Girls Mel B and Emma Bunton

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#2 - Final Results

Season 13 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/11/2016

Throughout the Sunday final an outstanding line-up of guest stars will perform. The remaining 2 contestants compete in a final showdown before the winner is crowned.

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#3 - Final

Season 13 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/10/2016

Dermot O'Leary presents the first of two finals, in which the 3 remaining acts take to the stage alongside a surprise guest performer, singing two songs each in front of an audience of thousands at Wembley Arena.

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#4 - Semi Final Results

Season 13 - Episode 30 - Aired 12/4/2016

The results of last night's live show are revealed, and 3 contestants go through to the finals.

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#5 - Semi Final

Season 13 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/3/2016

The 4 remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of making it into the finals.

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#6 - Live Show 8 Results

Season 13 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/27/2016

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#7 - Live Show 8

Season 13 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/26/2016

The 5 remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of sealing their place in the competition for another week.

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#8 - Live Show 7 Results

Season 13 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/20/2016

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#9 - Live Show 7

Season 13 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/19/2016

The 6 remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of sealing their place in the competition for another week.

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#10 - Live Show 6 Results

Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/13/2016

The results of last night's live show are revealed. Musical performances by Nathan Sykes and Olly Murs.

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#11 - Live Show 6

Season 13 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/12/2016

The 7 remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of sealing their place in the competition for another week.

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#12 - Live Show 5

Season 13 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/5/2016

The 8 remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of sealing their place in the competition for another week.

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#13 - Six Chair Challenge 2

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/25/2016

The Six Chair Challenge concludes. The judges must decide on the final six acts in each category to take through to the Judges' Houses stage. None of the hopefuls who secure a seat are safe until everyone in their category has sung. Who will have what it takes to keep hold of their seat and move one step closer to a coveted place in the live shows?

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#14 - Live Show 1

Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/8/2016

In the first live show of the year 11 of the 12 remaining acts compete for the public vote due to the last-minute disqualification of the boy group Brooks Way.

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#15 - Live Show 1 Results

Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/9/2016

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#16 - Live Show 2

Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/15/2016

The 11 remaining acts compete for the public vote, including Girl band Four Of Diamonds, arriving late to the show to replace axed duo Brooks Way.

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#17 - Live Show 2 Results

Season 13 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/16/2016

The results of last night's live show are revealed. One Republic and Little Mix perform live.

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#18 - Live Show 3

Season 13 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/22/2016

The 10 remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of sealing their place in the competition for another week.

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#19 - Live Show 3 Results

Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/23/2016

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#20 - Live Show 4

Season 13 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/29/2016

The 9 remaining contestants take to the stage to perform for the judges and audience at home, all in the hope of sealing their place in the competition for another week.

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#21 - Live Show 4 Results

Season 13 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/30/2016

The results of last night's live show are revealed. Louisa Johnson performs.

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#22 - Live Show 5 Results

Season 13 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/6/2016

The results of last night's live show are revealed. Robbie Williams and Emeli Sande are performing tonight.

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#23 - Auditions 1

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/27/2016

Simon Cowell once again heads up the judging panel, alongside seasoned judges and music industry veterans Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walshk, and Nicole Scherzinger. Dermot O'Leary is also back presenting. High drama and top talent remain the order of the day as more hopeful singers and groups step inside the intimate audition rooms in a bid to win a coveted recording contract. What weird and wonderful performances await this time round, and whose talents will excite the judges?

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#24 - Auditions 2

Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/28/2016

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#25 - Auditions 3

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/3/2016

The room auditions continue. Expect knock-out vocals and big personalities as the auditionees find themselves face-to-face in front of the judges in a very personal setting, tackling the first stage in their path to secure a life changing record contract.