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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    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 4 Episode 3 - Series 4 - Auditions 3
    4.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Series 4 - Auditions 3

    S4:E3

    More hopefuls good and bad try and impress the four judges in a hope of making it through to the next round of the competition. Dermot is on hand to talk to those who make it through and also to offer comfort to the less successful.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #3 - 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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  4. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 6 - Series 4 - Auditions 6
    4.4/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Series 4 - Auditions 6

    S4:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 19 - Elimination - 5
    4.4/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Elimination - 5

    S4:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 1 - Series 4 - Auditions 1
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Series 4 - Auditions 1

    S4:E1

    The show returns for it's fourth series with Dermot O'Leary as the new host. Hopefuls audition for the judges hoping to impress and make it through to the next stage of the competition. Simon decides that new judge Brian isn't working out on the show and decides to ask Louis Walsh to return as his replacement.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 2 - Series 4 - Auditions 2
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Series 4 - Auditions 2

    S4:E2

    The auditions come from Birmingham and Cardiff as more hopefully try and impress the judges. Paris who at 14 last year impressed all the judges but was too young for the competition returns once again. With the competiton now open to 14 year olds and above she manages to impress again and makes it through. Others to impress include Ryan who has been serving in the British Army in Iraq.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 4 - Series 4 - Auditions 4
    4.6/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Series 4 - Auditions 4

    S4:E4

    More hopefuls good and bad try and impress the judges and again a place in the next round of the competition. Kelly's father is upset with Simon when he refuses to put his daughter through to the next round. Natasha Benjamin manages to impress all the judges after they hear her history and they her her sing.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 5 - Series 4 - Auditions 5
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Series 4 - Auditions 5

    S4:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 7 - Boot Camp - 1
    4.6/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Boot Camp - 1

    S4:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 9 - Boot Camp - 3
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Boot Camp - 3

    S4:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 10 - Boot Camp - 4
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Boot Camp - 4

    S4:E10

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  13. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 11 - Elimination - 1
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Elimination - 1

    S4:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 12 - Elimination - 1 (Results)
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Elimination - 1 (Results)

    S4:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 13 - Elimination - 2
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Elimination - 2

    S4:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 14 - Elimination - 2 (Results)
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Elimination - 2 (Results)

    S4:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 15 - Elimination - 3
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Elimination - 3

    S4:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 16 - Elimination - 3 (Results)
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Elimination - 3 (Results)

    S4:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 17 - Elimination - 4
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Elimination - 4

    S4:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 18 - Elimination - 4 (Results)
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Elimination - 4 (Results)

    S4:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 20 - Elimination - 5 (Results)
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Elimination - 5 (Results)

    S4:E20

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 21 - Elimination - 6
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Elimination - 6

    S4:E21

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 22 - Elimination - 6 (Result)
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Elimination - 6 (Result)

    S4:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 23 - Elimination - 7
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Elimination - 7

    S4:E23

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The X Factor Season 4 Episode 24 - Elimination - 7 (Result)
    4.6/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Elimination - 7 (Result)

    S4:E24

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    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1: The Auditions Part 1" is the worst rated episode of "The X Factor". It scored 4.1/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/4/2004. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Series 4 - Auditions 3".