The X Factor episodes, cast, and series status

The X Factor has ended; no next season is currently scheduled.

About The X Factor

Thousands audition. Only one can win. The search is on for the next singing Superstar. The X Factor is a talent show in which the participants have to audition before a jury.

The X Factor release and status details

  • Status: Ended
  • Network or platform: ITV1
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Premiered: 2004-09-04
  • Genres: Music
  • Episode guide coverage: 446 episodes across 15 seasons.

The X Factor cast

  • Louis Walsh as Judge
  • Simon Cowell as Judge
  • Dermot O'Leary as Host
  • Sharon Osbourne as Judge
  • Cheryl as Judge
  • Nicole Scherzinger as Judge
  • Dannii Minogue as Judge
  • Gary Barlow as Judge
  • Kate Thornton as Host
  • Tulisa Contostavlos as Judge
  • Mel B as Judge
  • Kelly Rowland as Judge
  • Rita Ora as Judge
  • Nick Grimshaw as Judge

The X Factor episode guide

Selected early, recent, and upcoming episodes from the available schedule.

  1. Season 1, Episode 1: The Auditions: Part 1 — 2004-09-04
  2. Season 1, Episode 2: The Auditions: Part 2 — 2004-09-11
  3. Season 1, Episode 3: The Auditions: Part 3 — 2004-09-18
  4. Season 1, Episode 4: The Auditions: Part 4 — 2004-09-25
  5. Season 1, Episode 5: The Auditions: Part 5 — 2004-10-02
  6. Season 1, Episode 6: The Bootcamp: Part 1 — 2004-10-09
  7. Season 15, Episode 21: Live Show 4 — 2018-11-10
  8. Season 15, Episode 22: Live Show 4 Results — 2018-11-11
  9. Season 15, Episode 23: Live Show 5 — 2018-11-17
  10. Season 15, Episode 24: Live Show 5 Results — 2018-11-18
  11. Season 15, Episode 25: Live Semi-Finals — 2018-11-24
  12. Season 15, Episode 26: Live Semi-Finals Results — 2018-11-25
  13. Season 15, Episode 27: Live Finals: Top 3 Perform — 2018-12-01
  14. Season 15, Episode 28: Live Finals: Winner Announcement — 2018-12-02

The X Factor season guide

Season-by-season episode counts and known air-date ranges from the available schedule metadata.

  1. The X Factor Season 1 — 24 episodes. Known air dates: 2004-09-04 to 2004-12-11.
  2. The X Factor Season 2 — 30 episodes. Known air dates: 2005-08-20 to 2005-12-17.
  3. The X Factor Season 3 — 30 episodes. Known air dates: 2006-08-19 to 2006-12-16.
  4. The X Factor Season 4 — 28 episodes. Known air dates: 2007-08-18 to 2007-12-15.
  5. The X Factor Season 5 — 30 episodes. Known air dates: 2008-08-16 to 2008-12-13.
  6. The X Factor Season 6 — 30 episodes. Known air dates: 2009-08-22 to 2009-12-13.
  7. The X Factor Season 7 — 30 episodes. Known air dates: 2010-08-21 to 2010-12-12.
  8. The X Factor Season 8 — 31 episodes. Known air dates: 2011-08-20 to 2011-12-11.
  9. The X Factor Season 9 — 31 episodes. Known air dates: 2012-08-18 to 2012-12-09.
  10. The X Factor Season 10 — 32 episodes. Known air dates: 2013-08-31 to 2013-12-15.
  11. The X Factor Season 11 — 34 episodes. Known air dates: 2014-08-30 to 2014-12-14.
  12. The X Factor Season 12 — 28 episodes. Known air dates: 2015-08-29 to 2015-12-13.
  13. The X Factor Season 13 — 32 episodes. Known air dates: 2016-08-27 to 2016-12-11.
  14. The X Factor Season 14 — 28 episodes. Known air dates: 2017-09-02 to 2017-12-03.
  15. The X Factor Season 15 — 28 episodes. Known air dates: 2018-09-01 to 2018-12-02.

Schedule source and freshness

Show metadata, cast and episode dates are supplied by TVMaze; the provider record was updated 2024-08-16. Running status does not by itself confirm another season. Dates and schedules can change.

The X Factor release questions

When is the next episode of The X Factor?

The X Factor has ended; no next season is currently scheduled.

When is the next season of The X Factor?

The X Factor is listed as Ended, so no next season is currently scheduled. A network or streaming service could still announce a revival later.

What is the season status of The X Factor?

The X Factor is currently listed as Ended. Estimated return windows are labeled separately from confirmed dates.

How many seasons and episodes does ShowVision list for The X Factor?

The available ShowVision guide covers 446 episodes across 15 seasons, with season-by-season counts and known air-date ranges.

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