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The Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 7

Every episode of The X Factor Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The X Factor Season 7!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The X Factor Season 7 Episode 1 - Auditions 1: Glasgow welcomes Geri!
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Auditions 1: Glasgow welcomes Geri!

    S7:E1

    With Dannii looking after her mini Minogue the panel of power welcomed the first of our celebrity guest judges in Glasgow, the notoriously never lost for words, formally ginger, Geri Halliwell.

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  2. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 2 - Auditions 2: Dublin welcomes Katy Perry!
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Auditions 2: Dublin welcomes Katy Perry!

    S7:E2

    Guest judge Katy Perry helps Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh select the best solo singers and groups in Dublin as the auditions move to Louis's native Republic of Ireland for the first time since 2006.

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  3. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 3 - Auditions 3: Birmingham welcomes Natalie Imbruglia!
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Auditions 3: Birmingham welcomes Natalie Imbruglia!

    S7:E3

    Guest judge Natalie Imbruglia helps Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh select the best solo singers and groups at the auditions in Birmingham, where highlights include a female duo whose attitude fails to impress Simon. Plus, more from London, where a pair of twins from Paris bring back memories of Jedward for the judges.

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  4. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 4 - Auditions 4: Cardiff welcomes Pixie Lott!
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Auditions 4: Cardiff welcomes Pixie Lott!

    S7:E4

    Pixie Lott helps Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh put through the best solo acts and groups as the auditions reach Cardiff, where last year the judges discovered Lucie Jones and Lloyd Daniels, who would go on to reach the live finals.

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  5. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 5 - Series 7 - Auditions 5
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Series 7 - Auditions 5

    S7:E5

    In the first of two shows from Manchester bringing the 2010 auditions to a close, Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh are joined by Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger on the judges' panel, but have to make do without Cheryl Cole, who was recovering from malaria when this double bill was filmed.

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  6. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 6 - Auditions 6: Manchester Day 2
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Auditions 6: Manchester Day 2

    S7:E6

    With Cheryl Cole still absent, the contestants in Manchester have one last chance to impress Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and guest judge Nicole Scherzinger in the final audition show before boot camp begins next week.

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  7. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 7 - Boot Camp 1
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Boot Camp 1

    S7:E7

    The first of this weekend’s bootcamp double bill, as the cream of the crop from the nationwide auditions head to London. Over 200 acts will be tested to the limit at Wembley Arena in the biggest bootcamp ever. They will face choreography, vocal coaching and styling sessions as they try to stand out from the crowd. Those that make it through the first challenges will get to perform centre stage in front of Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and guest judge and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. Host Dermot O’Leary will be there at every step of the way as we find out who makes it through and who heads home.

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  8. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 8 - Boot Camp 2
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Boot Camp 2

    S7:E8

    It is the second of this weekend’s bootcamp double bill. The solo performances continue as one by one, the acts take to the biggest stage yet. No-one can afford to slip up as they face Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and guest judge and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. Tonight, the judges decide who they believe could go all the way as they reveal who makes it to judges’ houses. Host Dermot O’ Leary will be there every step of the way as we find out who makes it through and who heads home.

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  9. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 9 - Judges Houses 1
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Judges Houses 1

    S7:E9

    Those who have made it through travel to the judges houses where they have one last chance to impress before the judges decide who they will put through to the live stages of the competition.

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  10. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 10 - Judges Houses 2
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Judges Houses 2

    S7:E10

    The judges reveal who has made it through to the live finals.

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  11. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 11 - Live Show 1
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Live Show 1

    S7:E11

    Tonights theme: Number one Singles. Dermot O'Leary hosts the first of the live shows. Thousands of singers auditioned across the UK and their numbers have been whittled down so that now only the 12 finalists remain to battle it out for a life-changing record contract. Each finalist is mentored by one of the judges - Dannii Minogue returns from maternity leave to support the boys, Cheryl Cole looks after the girls, Simon Cowell is mentoring the groups and Louis Walsh is helping the contestants in the new over-28s category. Tomorrow night, the first act will leave the competition.

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  12. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 12 - Live Results Show 1
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Live Results Show 1

    S7:E12

    Dermot O'Leary reveals how the public has voted in the first live results show. The acts with the fewest number of votes must sing again in the final showdown, and then it is up to the judges to decide who will be leaving the competition. Plus last year's winner Joe McElderry gives the first performance of his new single.

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  13. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 13 - Live Show 2
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Live Show 2

    S7:E13

    Tonights theme: Heroes.

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  14. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 14 - Live Results Show 2
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Live Results Show 2

    S7:E14

    Join host Dermot O'Leary live as the 11 remaining acts find out the results of the public vote. The two acts with the lowest number of votes must sing for survival in the final showdown. Then it is up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition.

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  15. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 15 - Live Show 3
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Live Show 3

    S7:E15

    The 10 remaining acts battle it out to win the public's votes and stay in the competition.

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  16. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 16 - Series 7 - Elimination - 3 (Result)
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Series 7 - Elimination - 3 (Result)

    S7:E16

    Join Dermot O'Leary live for the results of the public vote. The two acts with the lowest number of votes must perform again in the final showdown. Then judges Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole will decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition.

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  17. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 17 - Series 7 - Elimination - 4
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Series 7 - Elimination - 4

    S7:E17

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  18. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 18 - Live Results Show 4
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Live Results Show 4

    S7:E18

    Dermot O'Leary hosts the all-new Sunday night X Factor results show, as the nine acts find out the results of the public vote. The two with the lowest number of votes will sing for survival in the final showdown, then it is up to the judges to decide who stays to sing another day and who leaves the competition

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  19. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 19 - Live Show 5
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Live Show 5

    S7:E19

    The battle for the crown continues as the eight remaining acts step onto Britain's biggest stage for the fifth live show. Each of the performers will be hoping to impress the voting audience at home as well as judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh. Host Dermot O'Leary will be on hand to deal with the war of words as the judges give their views on each performance and defend their singers. Next time, one act will be leaving the competition.

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  20. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 20 - Live Results Show 5
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Live Results Show 5

    S7:E20

    Dermot O'Leary hosts the live results show. The remaining performers will be on tenterhooks as the results of the public vote are revealed, as the two acts with the lowest number of votes must sing for their survival in the final showdown.

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  21. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 21 - Live Show 6
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Live Show 6

    S7:E21

    Only seven acts remain and the competition will be getting fiercer than ever as the performers battle it out to stay in the running. Judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh will be on the edges of their seats as they support the singers they are mentoring

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  22. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 22 - Live Results Show 6
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Live Results Show 6

    S7:E22

    It is time for the seven remaining acts to find out the result of the public vote. The two acts with the lowest numbers of votes must sing for survival in the final showdown. Then judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh will decide who stays in the competition and who is sent home.

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  23. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 23 - Series 7 - Elimination - 7
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #23 - Series 7 - Elimination - 7

    S7:E23

    here are only six acts remaining in the competition, and today they must sing live again in a battle to win the biggest prize in pop. Also fighting it out are judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh, who are each mentoring one category of singers. Host Dermot O'Leary will be on hand to deal with all the tears and triumphs.

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  24. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 24 - Live Results Show 7
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #24 - Live Results Show 7

    S7:E24

    t is time to reveal the results of the public vote. The two acts with the fewest votes will have to perform again in a sing-off, and then it is up to the judges to decide who stays in the competition and who is eliminated.

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  25. The X Factor Season 7 Episode 25 - Live Show 8
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Live Show 8

    S7:E25

    It is the eighth live show, and with only five acts remaining, the pressure is really on to make an impression on both the judges and the voters at home. Panellists Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh will be rooting for the performers in their categories

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Auditions 1: Glasgow welcomes Geri!" is the best rated episode of "The X Factor" season 7. It scored 7.2/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/21/2010. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions 2: Dublin welcomes Katy Perry!".