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The Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 2

Every episode of The X Factor Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The X Factor Season 2 Episode 1 - Auditions No. 1
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    #1 - Auditions No. 1

    S2:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 2 - Auditions No. 2
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #2 - Auditions No. 2

    S2:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 3 - Auditions No. 3
    6.5/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Auditions No. 3

    S2:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 4 - Auditions No. 4
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #4 - Auditions No. 4

    S2:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 5 - Auditions No. 5
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Auditions No. 5

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 6 - Auditions No. 6
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #6 - Auditions No. 6

    S2:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 7 - Boot Camp No. 1
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #7 - Boot Camp No. 1

    S2:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 8 - Boot Camp No. 2
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Boot Camp No. 2

    S2:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 9 - Boot Camp No. 3 / Judge's House No. 1
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Boot Camp No. 3 / Judge's House No. 1

    S2:E9

    The final boot camp in Miami for the contestants, who are judged on their singing, dancing and performance styles. Also, mentoring by the judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 10 - Judge's House No. 2
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Judge's House No. 2

    S2:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 11 - Judge's House No. 3
    6.8/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Judge's House No. 3

    S2:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 12 - Finalists Chosen #1
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Finalists Chosen #1

    S2:E12

    The Top 16 acts compete.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 13 - Top 16 Performances
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Top 16 Performances

    S2:E13

    The remaining contestants visit the homes of the judges for mentoring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 14 - Top 12 Perform
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Top 12 Perform

    S2:E14

    The Top 16 acts compete.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 15 - LIVE Results Show #1
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #15 - LIVE Results Show #1

    S2:E15

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 16 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #2
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #16 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #2

    S2:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 17 - LIVE Results Show #2
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #17 - LIVE Results Show #2

    S2:E17

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 18 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #3
    6.6/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #3

    S2:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 19 - LIVE Results Show #3
    2.5/10(155 votes)

    #19 - LIVE Results Show #3

    S2:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 20 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #4
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #20 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #4

    S2:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 21 - LIVE Results Show #4
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #21 - LIVE Results Show #4

    S2:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 22 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #5
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #5

    S2:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 23 - LIVE Results Show #5
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #23 - LIVE Results Show #5

    S2:E23

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 24 - Top Finalists Perform
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #24 - Top Finalists Perform

    S2:E24

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The X Factor Season 2 Episode 25 - Live Results
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Live Results

    S2:E25

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Auditions No. 1" is the best rated episode of "The X Factor" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/12/2012. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 2".