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The Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 9

Every episode of The X Factor Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 9!

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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 9 Episode 1 - Auditions 1
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Auditions 1

    S9:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 2 - Auditions 2
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Auditions 2

    S9:E2

    Audtions 2

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 3 - Auditions 3
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Auditions 3

    S9:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 4 - Auditions 4
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Auditions 4

    S9:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 5 - Auditions 5
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Auditions 5

    S9:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 6 - Auditions 6
    6.3/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Auditions 6

    S9:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 7 - Auditions 7
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Auditions 7

    S9:E7

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 8 - Boot Camp 1
    6.3/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Boot Camp 1

    S9:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 9 - Boot Camp 2
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Boot Camp 2

    S9:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 10 - Judges House 1
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Judges House 1

    S9:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 11 - Judges House 2
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Judges House 2

    S9:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 12 - Top 12 Performance
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Top 12 Performance

    S9:E12

    Theme: Heroes night The result of the wildcard vote is revealed before the performances as 12 Become 13

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 13 - Top 12 Results
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Top 12 Results

    S9:E13

    Group Performance: "Read All About It (Pt. III)" Musical Guests: Leona Lewis ("Trouble") and Ne-Yo ("Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)")

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 14 - Live Show 2
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Live Show 2

    S9:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 15 - Live Show 2 Results
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Live Show 2 Results

    S9:E15

    Group Performance: "Somebody That I Used to Know" Musical Guests: Rebecca Ferguson ("Backtrack") and Taylor Swift ("We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together")

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 16 - Live Show 3
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Live Show 3

    S9:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 17 - Live Show 3 Results
    6.3/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Live Show 3 Results

    S9:E17

    Group Performance: "Ain't Nobody" Musical Guests: Labrinth feat. Emeli Sandé ("Beneath Your Beautiful") and JLS ("Hottest Girl in the World")

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 18 - Live Show 4
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    #18 - Live Show 4

    S9:E18

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 19 - Live Show 4 Results
    6.1/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Live Show 4 Results

    S9:E19

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 20 - Live Show 5
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Live Show 5

    S9:E20

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 21 - Live Show 5 Results
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Live Show 5 Results

    S9:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 22 - Live Show 6
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Live Show 6

    S9:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 23 - Live Show 6 Results
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Live Show 6 Results

    S9:E23

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 24 - Live Show 7
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Live Show 7

    S9:E24

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The X Factor Season 9 Episode 25 - Live show 7 Results
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Live show 7 Results

    S9:E25

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Auditions 1" is the best rated episode of "The X Factor" season 9. It scored 7.3/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/18/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions 2".