After performances by Justin Bieber, Pitbull and Ne-Yo, and after fourteen weeks of dizzying ups and terrifying lows a winner is crowned and a contract is assigned! Hail! Hail!
Episodes
Episode 25, Season 1
- 2011-12-21
- The X Factor Season One Finale! Part 1
The Top 3 will leave nothing behind as they go for it. No prisoners!
Episode 24, Season 1
- 2011-12-15
- X Factor Results: One of the Top 4 is Eliminated
Big show with performances by Florence and the Machine and Nicole Scherzinger herself!
Then.... Full Recap Here!
Episode 23, Season 1
- 2011-12-14
- The Top 4 Perform
We've come so far! There are only four left! Can you believe it?
Episode 22, Season 1
- 2011-12-08
- Lenny Kravitz and Mary J. Blige Sing Someone Home
Lenny Kravitz and Mary J. Blige are the guest performers on this special Elimination episode.
Episode 21, Season 1
- 2011-12-07
- The Final 5 Perform Two Songs Each
Ten! Ten songs! We love counting!
Episode 20, Season 1
- 2011-11-30
- The Final 5 Revealed
Big Double Elimination Night with a performance from British rapper Tinie Tempah
Episode 19, Season 1
- 2011-11-30
- Michael Jackson Theme Night
Episode 18, Season 1
- 2011-11-23
- Double Elimination For the Top 9
Episode 17, Season 1
- 2011-11-22
- The Top 9 "Give Thanks"
On the eve of a Double Elimination, the Top 9 do their best to keep their dreams alive.
Episode 16, Season 1
- 2011-11-17
- One of the Final 10 is Eliminated - The Results Show
The Final 10 are joined by Rihanna as they await their fate! One must leave!
Episode 15, Season 1
- 2011-11-10
- The Final 10 Perform
Episode 14, Season 1
- 2011-11-10
- One of the Top 11 is Eliminated - The Results Show
Willow Smith and Jessie J amuse the crowd as the Top 11 wait to see who America (and then the judges) votes off.
Episode 13, Season 1
- 2011-11-09
- The Top 11 Perform
Episode 12, Season 1
- 2011-11-03
- Results Show
One finalist from the four categories, Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups, is sent home.
Episode 11, Season 1
- 2011-11-02
- The Top 12 Perform
Finalists from the four categories, Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups, perform.
Episode 10, Season 1
- 2011-10-25
- The First Live Show
The judges must each eliminate one contestant from their groups — except for Simon! Poor guy's gotta get rid of two gals. Read the full recap here.
Episode 6, Season 1
- 2011-10-06
- Boot Camp, Day 2
Hopefuls travel to Los Angeles for boot camp, where they'll be judged on their singing, dancing and performance style. Plus the Final 32 are revealed! Read the full recap here.
Episode 5, Season 1
- 2011-10-05
- Boot Camp, Day 1
Hopefuls travel to Los Angeles for boot camp, where they'll be judged on their singing, dancing and performance style. Read the full recap here.
Episode 4, Season 1
- 2011-09-29
- Auditions #4
Episode 9, Season 1
- 2011-10-18
- The Judges' Homes, Week 5
The Top 16 are revealed as the mentoring at the judges' homes draws to an end. Read the full recap here.
Episode 8, Season 1
- 2011-10-16
- The Judges' Homes, Week 4, Part 2
Episode 7, Season 1
- 2011-10-13
- The Judges' Homes, Week 4
In Part 1 of the mentoring process, Rihanna, Pharrell, and Enrique Iglesias help the judges evaluate contestants' performances. Read the full recap here.
Episode 2, Season 1
- 2011-09-22
- Season 1, Episode 2
Auditions are held in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Seattle and Newark, N.J. Read the full recap here.
Episode 1, Season 1
- 2011-09-21
- Premiere
The X Factor opens its sure-to-be spectacular first season with a two-hour, music-filled bang.
