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The Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 15

Every episode of The X Factor Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 15!

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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 15 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S15:E1

    Simon Cowell, Louis Tomlinson, Robbie Williams and Ayda Williams return for an exciting fifteenth season of the UK's biggest singing competition, starting with arena auditions at SSE Wembley Arena; with Dermot O'Leary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S15:E2

    The search for a new music superstar continues with the second of the Auditions shows

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.4/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S15:E3

    The search for a new music superstar continues as The X Factor returns to ITV. Heralding the start of a new era for the nation’s most talked about entertainment show, is a brand-new panel with Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams and Louis Tomlinson joining music mogul Simon Cowell as judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S15:E4

    The search for a new music superstar continues as The X Factor returns to ITV. Heralding the start of a new era for the nation’s most talked about entertainment show, is a brand-new panel with Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams and Louis Tomlinson joining music mogul Simon Cowell as judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S15:E5

    The SSE Arena Wembley is the location as the audition rounds continue in the talent contest, hosted by Dermot O’Leary. Judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell decide who goes through to the Six Chair Challenge, before the competition really heats up later in the year with the live shows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S15:E6

    The search for a new music superstar heats up as the auditions continue at the SSE Arena.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S15:E7

    The search for a new music superstar heats up as the auditions continue. Judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell audition more hopefuls at the SSE Arena in Wembley. They are joined by Dermot O’Leary, who will be on hand to guide viewers and contestants alike through their X Factor journey, providing them with a word of advice or a much-needed hug as the contestants perform in front of the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S15:E8

    The search for a new music superstar heats up as the auditions continue. Joining music mogul Simon Cowell as judges are Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams and Louis Tomlinson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 9 - Six Chair Challenge 1
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Six Chair Challenge 1

    S15:E9

    The Six Chair Challenge returns, promising amazing performances alongside agonising decisions for judges Robbie Williams, Ayda Williams, Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell, as they must each decide on the acts they will take through to their Judges' House. However, this year each judge has a golden button, which guarantees one act in their line-up a place in the final six, meaning that once they have a seat, they cannot be swapped out. Presented by Dermot O'Leary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 10 - Six Chair Challenge 2
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Six Chair Challenge 2

    S15:E10

    Dermot O'Leary hosts the second of the three Six Chair Challenge episodes, in which the acts perform individually before the judges choose who will be selected for the next stage. However, even if a contender is selected to go through to the next stage, the judges are free to change their minds and ditch them if a more promising alternative comes along later in the show.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 11 - Six Chair Challenge 3
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Six Chair Challenge 3

    S15:E11

    The final Six Chair Challenge episodes, in which the acts perform individually before the judges choose who will be selected for the next stage.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 12 - Judges' Houses 1
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Judges' Houses 1

    S15:E12

    The remaining 24 acts jet off to the Judges' Houses stage. Offering a glimpse into the jetset lifestyle that the winner could have, the contestants travel to glamorous destinations across the world, and with just one more chance to impress their mentor, each act will be hoping to convince them that they have the star quality required to reach the live shows.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 13 - Judges' Houses 2
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Judges' Houses 2

    S15:E13

    The competition reaches its next stage as the remaining acts jet off to the Judges' Houses, where they have a final chance to make a good impression.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 14 - Judges Houses 3
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    #14 - Judges Houses 3

    S15:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 15 - Live Show 1
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Live Show 1

    S15:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 16 - Results Show 1
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Results Show 1

    S15:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 17 - Live Show 2
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Live Show 2

    S15:E17

    Each of the acts will need to show their adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 18 - Results Show 2
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Results Show 2

    S15:E18

    Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 19 - Live Show 3
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Live Show 3

    S15:E19

    Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 20 - Live Show 3 Results
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Live Show 3 Results

    S15:E20

    Dermot O'Leary hosts as the nerve-racking live shows continue; each of the acts will need to show their adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 21 - Live Show 4
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Live Show 4

    S15:E21

    Dermot O'Leary hosts as the nerve-racking live shows continue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 22 - Results Show 4
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Results Show 4

    S15:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 23 - Live show 5
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Live show 5

    S15:E23

    Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 24 - Live results 5
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Live results 5

    S15:E24

    Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The X Factor Season 15 Episode 25 - Live Show 6
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Live Show 6

    S15:E25

    Each of the acts will need to show its adaptability as well as singing talent in order to survive another week in the competition; Dermot O'Leary hosts.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 15 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The X Factor" season 15. It scored 6.2/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/1/2018. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".