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Best Episodes of The X Factor
The Three Seat Challenge No. 1
S8 Ep7
7.8
16th Oct 2016
Tonight Adam and the Unders continue the toughest challenge to date, The Three Seat Challenge. With returnee Isaiah already winning Adam's first seat, will he keep it?
Auditions No. 5
S8 Ep5
7.8
10th Oct 2016
It's the penultimate night of auditions at The X Factor and with the judges settled in they hold no punches. Iggy and Guy lock horns over one act, then see the most shocking audition ever.
Auditions No. 6
S8 Ep6
7.8
11th Oct 2016
It's the final night of auditions. The Judges find out their categories, then the contestants face a daunting acapella challenge to secure a spot at The Three Seat Challenge. Will your favorite make it?
Top 12 Perform
S8 Ep10
7.7
23rd Oct 2016
With the auditions finished and the three seat challenge completed, it's time for the X Factor finalists to take to the stage for their first live performances. Hosted by Jason Dundas.
The Three Seat Challenge No. 2
S8 Ep8
7.6
17th Oct 2016
The Three Seat Challenge continues with Iggy and the Groups. With the fourth Judge lurking in the wings ready to steal unsuccessful acts, it's never been more important for the Judges to choose wisely.
Auditions No. 2
S8 Ep2
7.6
4th Oct 2016
Auditions continue as the next generation of talent keeps coming! Guy meets his match in one contestant and an unlikely pop star takes to the stage.
Auditions No. 4
S8 Ep4
7.6
9th Oct 2016
The judges continue their search for a world class star. Competition is fierce as auditions continue, the groups keeps on firing...and the most inspiring schoolgirl in Australia takes to the stage.
Auditions No. 3
S8 Ep3
7.5
5th Oct 2016
Tonight more singers from all over Australia take to the stage. An incredible story, you will not believe. Plus a familiar face returns. Then witness the most spine tingling audition of the year.
Worst Episodes of The X Factor
Audition 1
S1 Ep1
1.0
6th Feb 2005
Part 1 of the audition discovered some truly ""xtraordinary, xceptional and xciting"" Australian singing talent. Thousands of talented, ambitious and in some cases deluded contestants paraded past the three judges, who worked together as a majority rules selection panel. Contenders will now audition for one of three categories - solo artists 16-24, solo artists 25 plus, and vocal groups. Of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen in each of the three categories. This episode's auditions were from Melbourne.
Auditions 4
S4 Ep4
1.0
27th Aug 2012
Auditions 4
Top 7 Results
S8 Ep15
6.6
7th Nov 2016
The numbers are dwindling as contestants face the next stage of the competition with judges Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Guy Sebastian and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.
Auditions No. 2
S7 Ep2
6.6
14th Sep 2015
The new X Factor continues, with judges Guy Sebastian, James Blunt and Chris Isaak joining Dannii Minogue on the hunt for Australia's next singing sensation.
Auditions No. 5
S7 Ep5
6.7
17th Sep 2015
Tonight marks the final round of auditions and the last chance for contestants to convince judges Guy Sebastian, James Blunt, Chris Isaak and Dannii Minogue, that they have The X Factor.
Top 12 Results
S7 Ep12
6.7
29th Sep 2015
Dannii Minogue is joined by Guy Sebastian and international music superstars Chris Isaak and James Blunt for an all-new season of The X Factor.
Top 7 Perform
S8 Ep14
6.7
6th Nov 2016
The X Factor finalists once again take to the stage for their live performances, in front of judges Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert, Iggy Azalea and Mel B. Hosted by Jason Dundas.
Auditions No. 3
S7 Ep3
6.8
15th Sep 2015
Tonight, on the new X Factor, auditions continue with singing hopefuls taking to the stage to impress judges Guy Sebastian, James Blunt, Chris Isaak and Dannii Minogue.
The X Factor Episode Guide
Audition 1
S1 Ep1
1.0
6th Feb 2005
Part 1 of the audition discovered some truly ""xtraordinary, xceptional and xciting"" Australian singing talent. Thousands of talented, ambitious and in some cases deluded contestants paraded past the three judges, who worked together as a majority rules selection panel. Contenders will now audition for one of three categories - solo artists 16-24, solo artists 25 plus, and vocal groups. Of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen in each of the three categories. This episode's auditions were from Melbourne.
Audition 2
S1 Ep2
7th Feb 2005
The search continues. Of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen in each of the three categories. This episode's auditons were from Adelaide and Perth.
Audition 3
S1 Ep3
13th Feb 2005
The search continues. Out of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen for each of the three categories. This episode's auditons were from Brisbane.
Audition 4
S1 Ep4
14th Feb 2005
The search continues. Out of the thousands of hopefuls, only 30 contestants will be chosen for each of the three categories. This episode's auditions were from Sydney. Mark Holden will mentor the Vocal Groups, Kate Ceberano will mentor the 16-24s and John Reid will mentor the 25 and overs.
Lockdown 1
S1 Ep5
20th Feb 2005
After making it through the nationwide auditions, it will be revealed for the first time which judge will mentor which category. Kept secret from each other, each judge will assemble a team of people to help them decide who has got it and who doesn't. At the end of the three-day boot camp, each judge will have to cut their acts down from 30 contenders to just five.
Lockdown 2
S1 Ep6
21st Feb 2005
Boot camp continues. After making it through the nationwide auditions, it will be revealed for the first time which judge will mentor which category. Kept secret from each other, each judge will assemble a team of people to help them decide who has got it and who doesn't. At the end of the three-day boot camp, each judge will have to cut their acts down from 30 contenders to just five.
Lockdown 3
S1 Ep7
27th Feb 2005
This episode saw more people being eliminated. 16-24s got cut down to 10 people, Vocal Groups got cut down to 10 people and the Over 25s have their final 5 going through to Masterclass.
Lockdown 4
S1 Ep8
28th Feb 2005
The 16-24s and the Vocal Groups were cut down to 5. Now all 3 categories have been reduced to 5 and move on to Masterclass.
Masterclass 1
S1 Ep9
6th Mar 2005
After surviving the rigours of Boot Camp, the judges will take their respective group of five contestants to their home for some intense one on one mentoring and to give the contestants a taste of what their future lifestyle could be. At the end of this, each judge will have to make the tough choice of eliminating two further contestants, leaving just three finalists in each category to perform at the live shows.
The Contenders
S1 Ep11
13th Mar 2005
In this special X Factor event, we get to know the final nine acts that will be performing at the live arena shows. See first hand how their lives have been transformed, meet their friends and family and get an insight into what makes them exceptional and extraordinary.
The Xtra Factor 1
S1 Ep12
20th Mar 2005
An access-all-areas preview show giving insight into the preparation - both mentally and physically - that the final nine acts have undertaken in order to perform live in front of thousands of people and their toughest critics - the judges! Hosted by Chloe Maxwell live from the Vodafone Arena in Melbourne.
9 Acts Perform
S1 Ep13
20th Mar 2005
There's only one question on everyone's mind - Who has the X Factor? Only three acts from each category now remain: Kate Ceberano with the 16-24's year olds, John Reid with the 25 and overs and Mark Holden with his vocal groups. Watch them perform live in front of a studio audience and the nation! Who will welcome the spotlight and who will crumble? So... do you know who has the X Factor?
Elimination 1 - The Brothership
S1 Ep14
21st Mar 2005
Tonight's results show saw Janie Shrapnel and The Brothership in the bottom two.
Mark voted for: The Brothership to stay. John voted for: Janie Shrapnel to stay. Kate voted for: Janie Shrapnel to stay.
The Brothership was the first eliminated from The X Factor.
The Xtra Factor 2
S1 Ep15
27th Mar 2005
Hosted by Chloe Maxwell, live from Melbourne, the Xtra Factor gives you an access-all-areas preview giving insight into the preparation that the final eight acts have undertaken. Will it be enough to please the judges!
8 Acts Perform
S1 Ep16
27th Mar 2005
Vincent sang Eric Clapton's ""Change The World"", Roslynn sang John Lennon's ""Imagine"", Kaya sang an original ""Move Me"", Jacob sang an original ""Get Up"", Janie sang Aretha Franklin's ""Say A Little Prayer For You"", Random sang an originaal ""Catch A Breeze"", Gemma sang The Cure's ""Love Cats"", Russell sang Wet Wet Wet's ""Love Is All Around"".
Elimination 2 - Janie Shrapnel
S1 Ep17
28th Mar 2005
Tonight's results show saw Janie Shrapnel and Roslynn Mahe in the bottom two.
Mark didn't vote. John voted for: Roslynn Mahe to stay. Kate voted for: Roslynn Mahe to stay.
Janie Shrapnel was the second eliminated from The X Factor.
7 Acts Perform
S1 Ep19
3rd Apr 2005
Roslynn sang The Lion King's ""Circle of Life""; Jacob sang Bryan Adam's ""Have you ever really loved a woman?""; Random sang Stevie Wonder's ""Lately""; Russell sang Maroon 5's ""Harder to Breathe""; Gemma sang Christina Aguilera's ""The Voice Within""; Kaya sang an original ""Lyin'""; Vincent sang Michael Jackson's ""Don't Stop Til' You Get Enough"".
Elimination 3 - Gemma Purdy
S1 Ep20
4th Apr 2005
Tonight's results show saw Gemma Purdy and Jacob Butler in the bottom two.
Mark voted for: Jacob Butler to stay. John voted for: Gemma Purdy to stay. Kate voted for: Jacob Butler to stay.
Gemma Purdy was the third eliminated from The X Factor.
6 Acts Perform
S1 Ep22
10th Apr 2005
Random sang an original ""Left Hand Up"". Jacob sang U2's ""Beautiful Day"". Roslynn sang Alicia Keys' ""If I Ain't Got You"". Kaya sang John Butler Trio's ""Zebra"". Vincent sang Seal's ""Kiss From A Rose"". Russell sang Robbie William's ""Let Me Entertain You"".
Elimination 4 - Jacob Butler
S1 Ep23
11th Apr 2005
Tonight's results show saw Vincent Harder and Jacob Butler in the bottom two.
Mark voted for: Jacob to stay. John voted for: Vincent to stay. Kate voted for: Vincent to stay.
Jacob Butler was the fourth eliminated from The X Factor.
Elimination 5 - Roslynn Mahe
S1 Ep26
18th Apr 2005
Tonight's results show saw Kaya and Roslynn Mahe in the bottom two.
Mark voted for: Kaya to stay. John voted for: Roslynn to stay. Kate voted for: Kaya to stay.
Roslynn Mahe was the fifth eliminated from The X Factor.
4 Acts Perform
S1 Ep28
24th Apr 2005
Russell sang Eskimo Joe's ""From the Sea"" and Pearl Jam's ""Better Man"". Vince sang Mario's ""Let Me Love You"" and Justin Timberlake's ""Like I Love You"". Kaya sang an original ""My Lips"" and Malena Shaw's ""Women of the Ghetto"". Random sang ""Joyful, Joyful"" from Sister Act 2 Soundtrack and The Isley Brothers' ""Shout"".
Elimination 6 - Kaya
S1 Ep29
25th Apr 2005
All acts sang one song each again before the voting lines closed. Kaya and Russell were in the bottom two. Kaya received the least amount of votes and are the sixth eliminated from The X Factor.
Elimination 7 - Vincent Harder
S1 Ep32
2nd May 2005
All acts sang one song each again before the voting lines closed. Vincent Harder received the least amount of votes and is the seventh eliminated from The X Factor and finishes 3rd.
It's judgement day, the moment we've all been waiting for - the Grand Final show! Who, above all else, has the X Factor? As for the judges, it's the ultimate report card. Will it result in a share of the spotlight or a personal defeat?
The best rated episodes of The X Factor are:
The Three Seat Challenge No. 1 S8E7 rated 7.8
Auditions No. 5 S8E5 rated 7.8
Auditions No. 6 S8E6 rated 7.8
Top 12 Perform S8E10 rated 7.7
The Three Seat Challenge No. 2 S8E8 rated 7.6
Auditions No. 2 S8E2 rated 7.6
Auditions No. 4 S8E4 rated 7.6
Auditions No. 3 S8E3 rated 7.5
The lowest rated episodes of The X Factor are:
Audition 1 S1E1 rated 1.0
Auditions 4 S4E4 rated 1.0
Top 7 Results S8E15 rated 6.6
Auditions No. 2 S7E2 rated 6.6
Auditions No. 5 S7E5 rated 6.7
Top 12 Results S7E12 rated 6.7
Top 7 Perform S8E14 rated 6.7
Auditions No. 3 S7E3 rated 6.8
The first episode of The X Factor aired on February 06, 2005.
The last episode of The X Factor aired on November 21, 2016.
