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The Best Episodes of The X Factor

Every episode of The X Factor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The X Factor!

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    The X Factor Season 1 Episode 1 - Audition 1
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    #1 - Audition 1

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    Part 1 of the audition discovered some truly ""xtraordinary, xceptional and xciting"" Australian singing talent. Thousands of talented, ambitious and in some cases deluded contestants paraded past the three judges, who worked together as a majority rules selection panel. Contenders will now audition for one of three categories - solo artists 16-24, solo artists 25 plus, and vocal groups. Of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen in each of the three categories. This episode's auditions were from Melbourne.

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  2. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 2 - Audition 2
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    #2 - Audition 2

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    The search continues. Of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen in each of the three categories. This episode's auditons were from Adelaide and Perth.

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  3. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 3 - Audition 3
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    #3 - Audition 3

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    The search continues. Out of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen for each of the three categories. This episode's auditons were from Brisbane.

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  4. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 4 - Audition 4
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    #4 - Audition 4

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    The search continues. Out of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen for each of the three categories. This episode's auditions were from Sydney. Mark Holden will mentor the Vocal Groups, Kate Ceberano will mentor the 16-24s and John Reid will mentor the 25 and overs.

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  5. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 5 - Lockdown 1
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    #5 - Lockdown 1

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    After making it through the nationwide auditions, it will be revealed for the first time which judge will mentor which category. Kept secret from each other, each judge will assemble a team of people to help them decide who has got it and who doesn't. At the end of the three-day boot camp, each judge will have to cut their acts down from 30 contenders to just five.

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  6. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 6 - Lockdown 2
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    #6 - Lockdown 2

    S1:E6

    Boot camp continues. After making it through the nationwide auditions, it will be revealed for the first time which judge will mentor which category. Kept secret from each other, each judge will assemble a team of people to help them decide who has got it and who doesn't. At the end of the three-day boot camp, each judge will have to cut their acts down from 30 contenders to just five.

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  7. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 7 - Lockdown 3
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    #7 - Lockdown 3

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    This episode saw more people being eliminated. 16-24s got cut down to 10 people, Vocal Groups got cut down to 10 people and the Over 25s have their final 5 going through to Masterclass.

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  8. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 8 - Lockdown 4
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    #8 - Lockdown 4

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    The 16-24s and the Vocal Groups were cut down to 5. Now all 3 categories have been reduced to 5 and move on to Masterclass.

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  9. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 9 - Masterclass 1
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    #9 - Masterclass 1

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    After surviving the rigours of Boot Camp, the judges will take their respective group of five contestants to their home for some intense one on one mentoring and to give the contestants a taste of what their future lifestyle could be. At the end of this, each judge will have to make the tough choice of eliminating two further contestants, leaving just three finalists in each category to perform at the live shows.

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  10. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 10 - Masterclass 2
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    #10 - Masterclass 2

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  11. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 11 - The Contenders
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    #11 - The Contenders

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    In this special X Factor event, we get to know the final nine acts that will be performing at the live arena shows. See first hand how their lives have been transformed, meet their friends and family and get an insight into what makes them exceptional and extraordinary.

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  12. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 12 - The Xtra Factor 1
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    #12 - The Xtra Factor 1

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    An access-all-areas preview show giving insight into the preparation - both mentally and physically - that the final nine acts have undertaken in order to perform live in front of thousands of people and their toughest critics - the judges! Hosted by Chloe Maxwell live from the Vodafone Arena in Melbourne.

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  13. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 13 - 9 Acts Perform
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    #13 - 9 Acts Perform

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    There's only one question on everyone's mind - Who has the X Factor? Only three acts from each category now remain: Kate Ceberano with the 16-24's year olds, John Reid with the 25 and overs and Mark Holden with his vocal groups. Watch them perform live in front of a studio audience and the nation! Who will welcome the spotlight and who will crumble? So... do you know who has the X Factor?

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  14. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 14 - Elimination 1 - The Brothership
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    #14 - Elimination 1 - The Brothership

    S1:E14

    Tonight's results show saw Janie Shrapnel and The Brothership in the bottom two. Mark voted for: The Brothership to stay. John voted for: Janie Shrapnel to stay. Kate voted for: Janie Shrapnel to stay. The Brothership was the first eliminated from The X Factor.

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  15. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 15 - The Xtra Factor 2
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    #15 - The Xtra Factor 2

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    Hosted by Chloe Maxwell, live from Melbourne, the Xtra Factor gives you an access-all-areas preview giving insight into the preparation that the final eight acts have undertaken. Will it be enough to please the judges!

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  16. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 16 - 8 Acts Perform
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    #16 - 8 Acts Perform

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    Vincent sang Eric Clapton's ""Change The World"", Roslynn sang John Lennon's ""Imagine"", Kaya sang an original ""Move Me"", Jacob sang an original ""Get Up"", Janie sang Aretha Franklin's ""Say A Little Prayer For You"", Random sang an originaal ""Catch A Breeze"", Gemma sang The Cure's ""Love Cats"", Russell sang Wet Wet Wet's ""Love Is All Around"".

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  17. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 17 - Elimination 2 - Janie Shrapnel
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    #17 - Elimination 2 - Janie Shrapnel

    S1:E17

    Tonight's results show saw Janie Shrapnel and Roslynn Mahe in the bottom two. Mark didn't vote. John voted for: Roslynn Mahe to stay. Kate voted for: Roslynn Mahe to stay. Janie Shrapnel was the second eliminated from The X Factor.

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  18. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 18 - The Xtra Factor 3
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    #18 - The Xtra Factor 3

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  19. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 19 - 7 Acts Perform
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    #19 - 7 Acts Perform

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    Roslynn sang The Lion King's ""Circle of Life""; Jacob sang Bryan Adam's ""Have you ever really loved a woman?""; Random sang Stevie Wonder's ""Lately""; Russell sang Maroon 5's ""Harder to Breathe""; Gemma sang Christina Aguilera's ""The Voice Within""; Kaya sang an original ""Lyin'""; Vincent sang Michael Jackson's ""Don't Stop Til' You Get Enough"".

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  20. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 20 - Elimination 3 - Gemma Purdy
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    #20 - Elimination 3 - Gemma Purdy

    S1:E20

    Tonight's results show saw Gemma Purdy and Jacob Butler in the bottom two. Mark voted for: Jacob Butler to stay. John voted for: Gemma Purdy to stay. Kate voted for: Jacob Butler to stay. Gemma Purdy was the third eliminated from The X Factor.

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  21. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 21 - The Xtra Factor 4
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  22. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 22 - 6 Acts Perform
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    #22 - 6 Acts Perform

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    Random sang an original ""Left Hand Up"". Jacob sang U2's ""Beautiful Day"". Roslynn sang Alicia Keys' ""If I Ain't Got You"". Kaya sang John Butler Trio's ""Zebra"". Vincent sang Seal's ""Kiss From A Rose"". Russell sang Robbie William's ""Let Me Entertain You"".

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  23. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 23 - Elimination 4 - Jacob Butler
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    #23 - Elimination 4 - Jacob Butler

    S1:E23

    Tonight's results show saw Vincent Harder and Jacob Butler in the bottom two. Mark voted for: Jacob to stay. John voted for: Vincent to stay. Kate voted for: Vincent to stay. Jacob Butler was the fourth eliminated from The X Factor.

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  24. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 24 - The Xtra Factor 5
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    #24 - The Xtra Factor 5

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  25. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 25 - 5 Acts Perform
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    #25 - 5 Acts Perform

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Best Episodes Summary

"Audition 1" is the best rated episode of "The X Factor". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/6/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Audition 2".