The X Factor (2011–2013)

1. S01E01Auditions No. 1September 21, 2011—It's time. Simon Cowell's return to U.S. television on "The X Factor" arrives Wednesday night, sporting the largest prize in TV history: a $
2. S01E02Auditions No. 2September 22, 2011—The premiere season of the "The X Factor" continues its auditions in Miami and Dallas as the quest for the $5 million recording contract win
3. S01E03Auditions No. 3September 28, 2011—Chicago/Seattle Auditions Episode 3 of The X Factor USA spanned the genre spectrum, with fans of Radiohead, Justin Bieber and traditional c
4. S01E04Auditions No. 4September 29, 2011—The final auditions episode features the acts auditioning in Newark.
5. S01E05Boot Camp No. 1October 5, 2011—The first rounds of Boot Camp see the field of hopefuls pared down.
6. S01E06Boot Camp No. 2October 6, 2011—The second night of Boot Camp will reveal the final 32 acts through to the Judges' Homes round, and the judges will find out what category t
7. S01E07Judges' Homes No. 1October 13, 2011—In the first of the 3-part Judges' Homes round, the final 32 will sing at their mentor's homes around the globe as only 16 can go through to
8. S01E08Judges' Homes No. 2October 16, 2011—In the second of the 3-part Judges' Homes round, the final 32 will sing at their mentor's homes around the globe as only 16 can go through t
9. S01E09Judges' Homes No. 3October 18, 2011—In the final part of the Judges' Homes round, the judges will reveal which 16 acts are through to the live shows. And there's a bit of a twi
10. S01E10Live Performance and Results Show 1October 25, 2011—The top 17 acts who survived the judges’ homes take the stage for their first LIVE performance. Witness the concert-like performances as th
11. S01E11Live Performance Show 2November 2, 2011—The finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – perform live for their chance to win a $5 million recording cont
12. S01E12Live Results 2November 3, 2011—One of the remaining 12 finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – is sent home as the votes are revealed live.
13. S01E13Live Performance Show 3November 9, 2011—Another all-new LIVE performance show featuring the final acts from the Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups categories. Watch the drama and the
14. S01E14Live Results 3November 10, 2011—Find out which act will be sent packing on an all-new episode of THE X FACTOR.
15. S01E15Top Ten PerformNovember 16, 2011—
16. S01E161 of 10 Voted OffNovember 17, 2011—
17. S01E17Top 9 PerformNovember 22, 2011—Can you believe we're down to the final nine? Tonight, all the acts are giving thanks to people who are important or inspirational in their
18. S01E182 of 9 Voted OffNovember 23, 2011—A double elimination leaves only seven acts remaining. Also: Kelly Clarkson and Bruno Mars perform.
19. S01E19Top 7 PerformNovember 30, 2011—The remaining seven acts perform.
20. S01E202 of 7 Voted OffDecember 1, 2011—A finalist gets the boot in a results edition.
21. S01E21Top 5 PerformDecember 7, 2011—The final six acts hit the stage.
22. S01E221 of 5 Voted OffDecember 8, 2011—Another finalist is voted off the show.
23. S01E23Top 4 PerformDecember 14, 2011—
24. S01E24Live ResultsDecember 15, 2011—
25. S01E25Season Finale Part IDecember 21, 2011—
26. S01E26Season Finale Part 2December 22, 2011—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Auditions No. 1September 12, 2012—
2. S02E02Auditions No. 2September 13, 2012—
3. S02E03Auditions No. 3September 19, 2012—
4. S02E04Auditions No. 4September 20, 2012—
5. S02E05Auditions No. 5September 26, 2012—
6. S02E06Auditions No. 6September 27, 2012—
7. S02E07Boot Camp No. 1October 3, 2012—
8. S02E08Boot Camp No. 2October 4, 2012—
9. S02E09Boot Camp No. 3 / Judge's House No. 1October 10, 2012—The final boot camp in Miami for the contestants, who are judged on their singing, dancing and performance styles. Also, mentoring by the ju
10. S02E10Judge's House No. 2October 10, 2012—
11. S02E11Judge's House No. 3October 11, 2012—
12. S02E12Finalists Chosen #1October 31, 2012—The Top 16 acts compete.
13. S02E13Top 16 PerformancesOctober 31, 2012—The remaining contestants visit the homes of the judges for mentoring.
14. S02E14Top 12 PerformNovember 7, 2012—The Top 16 acts compete.
15. S02E15LIVE Results Show #1November 8, 2012—
16. S02E16Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #2November 14, 2012—
17. S02E17LIVE Results Show #2November 15, 2012—
18. S02E18Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #3November 21, 2012—
19. S02E19LIVE Results Show #3November 22, 2012—
20. S02E20Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #4November 28, 2012—
21. S02E21LIVE Results Show #4November 29, 2012—
22. S02E22Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #5December 5, 2012—
23. S02E23LIVE Results Show #5December 6, 2012—
24. S02E24Top Finalists PerformDecember 12, 2012—
25. S02E25Live ResultsDecember 13, 2012—
26. S02E26Season Finale, Part OneDecember 19, 2012—
27. S02E27Season Finale, Part TwoDecember 20, 2012—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Auditions No. 1September 11, 2013—
2. S03E02Auditions No. 2September 12, 2013—
3. S03E03Auditions No. 3September 18, 2013—
4. S03E04Auditions No. 4September 19, 2013—
5. S03E05Auditions No. 5September 25, 2013—
6. S03E06Auditions No. 6September 26, 2013—
7. S03E07The Four-Chair Challenge Part 1October 2, 2013—
8. S03E08The Four-Chair Challenge Part 2October 3, 2013—
9. S03E09The Four-Chair Challenge Part 3October 9, 2013—
10. S03E10The Four-Chair Challenge Part 4October 10, 2013—
11. S03E11Contestants NarrowedOctober 16, 2013—
12. S03E12Meet the Top 12October 17, 2013—THE X FACTOR introduces the Top 12 Finalists.
13. S03E13Top 12 PerformNovember 6, 2013—The Top 12 finalists from the four categories - Demi Lovato's Girls, Paulina Rubio's Boys, Kelly Rowland's Over 25s, and Simon Cowell's Grou
14. S03E14Top 12 Perform AgainNovember 7, 2013—The Top 12 Acts perform again for your votes due to a technical snafu.
15. S03E15Top 10 Perform/12 ResultsNovember 13, 2013—The remaining hopefuls perform.
16. S03E16Top 10 ResultsNovember 14, 2013—Contestants face elimination.
17. S03E17Top Finalists PerformNovember 20, 2013—The finalists perform songs by U.K. artists.
18. S03E18Live ResultsNovember 21, 2013—The artists face elimination.
19. S03E19Performance ShowNovember 27, 2013—The acts perform with a live band.
20. S03E20Results ShowNovember 28, 2013—The acts face elimination.
21. S03E21Top 7 PerformDecember 4, 2013—The remaining acts perform.
22. S03E22Results ShowDecember 5, 2013—The contestants face elimination.
23. S03E23Top 5 PerformDecember 11, 2013—The acts each perform two songs.
24. S03E24Results ShowDecember 12, 2013—Elimination.
25. S03E25Season Finale Part 1December 18, 2013—The remaining acts perform.
26. S03E26Season Finale Part 2December 19, 2013—Mario Lopez announces the winner.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed