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The Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 3

Every episode of The X Factor Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The X Factor Season 3 Episode 1 - Auditions No. 1
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Auditions No. 1

    S3:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 2 - Auditions No. 2
    6.0/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Auditions No. 2

    S3:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 3 - Auditions No. 3
    6.2/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Auditions No. 3

    S3:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 4 - Auditions No. 4
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Auditions No. 4

    S3:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 5 - Auditions No. 5
    5.7/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Auditions No. 5

    S3:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 6 - Auditions No. 6
    5.7/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Auditions No. 6

    S3:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 7 - The Four-Chair Challenge Part 1
    5.8/10(22 votes)

    #7 - The Four-Chair Challenge Part 1

    S3:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 8 - The Four-Chair Challenge Part 2
    5.9/10(23 votes)

    #8 - The Four-Chair Challenge Part 2

    S3:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 9 - The Four-Chair Challenge Part 3
    5.9/10(21 votes)

    #9 - The Four-Chair Challenge Part 3

    S3:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 10 - The Four-Chair Challenge Part 4
    5.6/10(22 votes)

    #10 - The Four-Chair Challenge Part 4

    S3:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 11 - Contestants Narrowed
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Contestants Narrowed

    S3:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 12 - Meet the Top 12
    5.7/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Meet the Top 12

    S3:E12

    THE X FACTOR introduces the Top 12 Finalists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 13 - Top 12 Perform
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Top 12 Perform

    S3:E13

    The Top 12 finalists from the four categories - Demi Lovato's Girls, Paulina Rubio's Boys, Kelly Rowland's Over 25s, and Simon Cowell's Groups - perform live for their chance to win THE X FACTOR. After the performances, it's up to America to vote to keep their favorite acts safe in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 14 - Top 12 Perform Again
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Top 12 Perform Again

    S3:E14

    The Top 12 Acts perform again for your votes due to a technical snafu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 15 - Top 10 Perform/12 Results
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Top 10 Perform/12 Results

    S3:E15

    The remaining hopefuls perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 16 - Top 10 Results
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Top 10 Results

    S3:E16

    Contestants face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 17 - Top Finalists Perform
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Top Finalists Perform

    S3:E17

    The finalists perform songs by U.K. artists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 18 - Live Results
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Live Results

    S3:E18

    The artists face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 19 - Performance Show
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Performance Show

    S3:E19

    The acts perform with a live band.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 20 - Results Show
    5.7/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Results Show

    S3:E20

    The acts face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 21 - Top 7 Perform
    5.8/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Top 7 Perform

    S3:E21

    The remaining acts perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 22 - Results Show
    4.9/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Results Show

    S3:E22

    The contestants face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 23 - Top 5 Perform
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Top 5 Perform

    S3:E23

    The acts each perform two songs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 24 - Results Show
    5.6/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Results Show

    S3:E24

    Elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The X Factor Season 3 Episode 25 - Season Finale Part 1
    6.1/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Season Finale Part 1

    S3:E25

    The remaining acts perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Auditions No. 1" is the best rated episode of "The X Factor" season 3. It scored 7/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/11/2013. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions No. 2".