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The X Factor: Season 1

23 episodes Premiered Sep 4, 2004 Updated Jul 19, 2026
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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1: The Auditions Part 1

Sep 4, 2004 · 60 min

The judges visit Leeds and London for the first audions round. Amongst the thousands of contestants who tried out were: Retired miner Mario, sisterly duos Sweet Harmony and Gemin

S1·E2 Mytharc

Episode 2: The Auditions Part 2

Sep 11, 2004 · 60 min

The judges visit Newcastle. Two rivalry bands both get through to the next round. A girl tries out with her two best friends, only to be told by Simon that she has to ditch them

S1·E4 Core

Episode 4: The Auditions Part 4

Sep 25, 2004 · 60 min

The judges visit Scotland. The talent is very poor and the success rate of getting through to the next round is very low. The judges aren't very pleased. Sharon, annoyed at Simo

S1·E16 Core

Series 1 - Live Show 5

Nov 20, 2004 · 60 min

Cassie and Tabby were the final two people left and the judges had to choose between them. Louis and Simon both voted Cassie off. Sharon refused to give a vote. Kate Thornton sa

S1·E18 Core

Series 1 - Live Show 6

Nov 27, 2004 · 60 min

In this episode, each act performed two songs. On the results show later on, the judges decided which one of the two songs that their act sung earlier, would be singing again to ke

S1·E20 Core

Series 1 - Live Show 7

Dec 4, 2004 · 60 min

In this episode, Tabby was voted off the show. Even though he was sad to be going, he was glad that he'd made it this far. G4 and Steve will be going head-to-head in the final ne

S1·E22 Mytharc

The X Factor Final 2004

Dec 11, 2004 · 60 min

This is the final. G4 vs Steve. Who will win the title of person or group with the X Factor? You decide!!!

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