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The Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 1

Every episode of The X Factor Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 1!

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The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent, contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The X Factor Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1: The Auditions Part 1
    4.1/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1: The Auditions Part 1

    S1:E1

    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!

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2: The Auditions Part 2
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2: The Auditions Part 2

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3: The Auditions Part 3
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3: The Auditions Part 3

    S1:E3

    The judges continue to search for people who they think have the X Factor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4: The Auditions Part 4
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4: The Auditions Part 4

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5: The Auditions Part 5
    4.8/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5: The Auditions Part 5

    S1:E5

    The judges continue to search for people who they think have the X Factor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6: The Boot Camp Part 1
    4.7/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6: The Boot Camp Part 1

    S1:E6

    The judges get together a team to help them mentor their group of hopefuls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7: The Boot Camp Part 2
    4.4/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7: The Boot Camp Part 2

    S1:E7

    The judges get together a team to help them mentor their group of hopefuls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 8 - Live Show : The final 9 perform
    5.4/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Live Show : The final 9 perform

    S1:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 9 - Live Results : Down to 8 acts
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Live Results : Down to 8 acts

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 10 - Live Show : The final 8 perform
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Live Show : The final 8 perform

    S1:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 11 - Live Results : Down to 7 acts
    5.3/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Live Results : Down to 7 acts

    S1:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 12 - Live Show : the final 7 perform
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Live Show : the final 7 perform

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 13 - Live Results : Down to 6 acts
    5.3/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Live Results : Down to 6 acts

    S1:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 14 - Live Show : the final 6 perform
    5.2/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Live Show : the final 6 perform

    S1:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 15 - Live Results : Down to 5 acts
    4.8/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Live Results : Down to 5 acts

    S1:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 16 - Series 1 - Live Show 5
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Series 1 - Live Show 5

    S1:E16

    Cassie and Tabby were the final two people left and the judges had to choose between them. Louis and Simon both voted Cassie off. Sharon refused to give a vote. Kate Thornton said that if the votes were tied, then the person who would be kicked out is the person who got the lowest phone votes. Over 2 million people had voted for Cassie and Tabby.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 17 - Series 1 - Live Show 5 (Result)
    5.1/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Series 1 - Live Show 5 (Result)

    S1:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 18 - Series 1 - Live Show 6
    5.0/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Series 1 - Live Show 6

    S1:E18

    In this episode, each act performed two songs. On the results show later on, the judges decided which one of the two songs that their act sung earlier, would be singing again to keep them in the show. Rowetta was voted off tonights show.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 19 - Series 1 - Live Show 6 (Result)
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Series 1 - Live Show 6 (Result)

    S1:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 20 - Series 1 - Live Show 7
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Series 1 - Live Show 7

    S1:E20

    In this episode, Tabby was voted off the show. Even though he was sad to be going, he was glad that he'd made it this far. G4 and Steve will be going head-to-head in the final next Saturday.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 21 - Series 1 - Live Show 7 (Result)
    5.0/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Series 1 - Live Show 7 (Result)

    S1:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 22 - The X Factor Final 2004
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #22 - The X Factor Final 2004

    S1:E22

    This is the final. G4 vs Steve. Who will win the title of person or group with the X Factor? You decide!!!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The X Factor Season 1 Episode 23 - The X Factor Final 2004 (Result)
    5.0/10(13 votes)

    #23 - The X Factor Final 2004 (Result)

    S1:E23

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1: The Auditions Part 1" is the best rated episode of "The X Factor" season 1. It scored 4.1/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2004. This episode is rated 2.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2: The Auditions Part 2".