What are the best episodes of X Factor?

The best rated episodes of X Factor are: Auditions 1 - S19E1 rated 9.0, Live 5 - S17E11 rated 9.0, Auditions 3 - S19E3 rated 8.0, Live 4 - S17E10 rated 8.0, Auditions 2 - S19E2 rated 7.5

What are the worst episodes of X Factor?

The lowest rated episodes of X Factor are: Live 4 - S18E10 rated 1.0, Auditions - Part 1 - S17E1 rated 5.0, Auditions - Part 2 - S18E2 rated 5.0, Live 1 - S18E7 rated 5.0, Finals - S18E13 rated 5.0

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Best Episodes of X Factor

Auditions 1
S19 Ep1
9.0
11th Sep 2025
X Factor kicks off! The aspiring contestants must win the votes of judges Achille Lauro, Jake La Furia, Paola Iezzi, and Francesco Gabbani. Hosting the show is Giorgia.
Live 5
S17 Ep11
9.0
23rd Nov 2023
The eight remaining contestants perform with songs assigned by Ambra, Fedez and Dargen. In the second round, Max Pezzali will also judge them on his songs.
Auditions 3
S19 Ep3
8.0
25th Sep 2025
The aspiring contestants have one last chance to win over Paola, Jake, Achille, and Francesco and gain access to the Bootcamps.
Live 4
S17 Ep10
8.0
16th Nov 2023
The fourth Live of X Factor opens with the carousel round. The contestants will have to overcome the Hell Factor, a double elimination episode. Super guest: Annalisa.
Auditions 2
S19 Ep2
7.5
18th Sep 2025
The auditions for #XF2025 continue. Paola, Jake, Achille, and Francesco are ready to listen to new talents.

Worst Episodes of X Factor

Live 4
S18 Ep10
1.0
14th Nov 2024
Carousel round for the fourth X Factor Live: contestants must face the Hell Factor, a double elimination. Special guest: Negramaro.
Auditions - Part 1
S17 Ep1
5.0
14th Sep 2023
X Factor starts again: the boys must win the votes of Fedez, Ambra, Morgan and Dargen. Francesca Michielin leads the way.
Auditions - Part 2
S18 Ep2
5.0
19th Sep 2024
The selections for X Factor 2024 continue. The judges of the new edition Paola, Jake, Achille and Manuel are ready to listen to new talents. To continue dreaming, at least three yeses are needed.
Live 1
S18 Ep7
5.0
24th Oct 2024
The X Factor Live stage lights up: the 12 contestants perform in front of Manuel, Jake, Paola, and Achille. Giorgia hosts the show.
Finals
S18 Ep13
5.0
5th Dec 2024
Live from Naples for the first time, the X Factor finale features Mimì, I PATAGARRI, Les Votives, and Lorenzo Salvetti battling it out. Who will win? Special guest: Robbie Williams.