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The X Factor Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2013 - 2014
Episode 1
Auditions #1
60 mins
In the Season 3 premiere, new judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato for auditions, as solo artists and music groups compete for a $5 million recording contract.
Episode 2
Auditions #2
Thu, Sep 12, 2013 120 mins
Auditions continue.
Episode 3
Auditions #3
Wed, Sep 18, 2013 60 mins
Groups and singers audition.
Episode 4
Auditions #4
Thu, Sep 19, 2013 60 mins
Groups and singers audition.
Episode 5
Auditions #5
Wed, Sep 25, 2013 60 mins
Contestant auditions continue.
Episode 6
Auditions #6
Thu, Sep 26, 2013 60 mins
Contestant auditions continue.
Episode 7
The Four-Chair Challenge Round #1
Wed, Oct 2, 2013 120 mins
Judges decide which category they will mentor: Girls, Boys, Over 25s or Groups.
Episode 8
The Four-Chair Challenge Round #2
Thu, Oct 3, 2013 60 mins
Contestants compete for a slot in the Top 16.
Episode 9
The Four Chair Challenge Round #3
Wed, Oct 9, 2013 120 mins
Contestants from the four groups compete in the Four Chair Challenge for a spot in the Top 16.
Episode 10
The Four Chair Challenge Round #4
Thu, Oct 10, 2013 60 mins
Contestants from the four groups compete in the Four Chair Challenge for a spot in the Top 16.
Episode 11
Top 12 Chosen
Tue, Oct 29, 2013 120 mins
The 12 finalists are selected.
Episode 12
Meet the Top 12
Thu, Oct 31, 2013 60 mins
Featuring the Top 12 finalists.
Episode 13
Top 12 Perform
Wed, Nov 6, 2013 120 mins
Demi Lovato's Girls, Paulina Rubio's Boys, Kelly Rowland's Over 25s and Simon Cowell's Groups perform Motown songs.
Episode 14
Results Show
Thu, Nov 7, 2013 60 mins
Selena Gomez performs "Slow Down" on a results show.
Episode 15
Top Finalists Perform
Wed, Nov 13, 2013 120 mins
Finalists perform songs from the 1980s.
Episode 16
Results Show
Thu, Nov 14, 2013 60 mins
One or more acts get the boot in a results show.
Episode 17
Top Finalists Perform
Wed, Nov 20, 2013 120 mins
Finalists perform songs by artists from the United Kingdom.
Episode 18
Results Show
Thu, Nov 21, 2013 60 mins
Viewers learn who made the cut.
Episode 19
Performance Show
Wed, Nov 27, 2013 120 mins
Remaining acts perform with a live band.
Episode 20
Results Show
Thu, Nov 28, 2013 60 mins
Singing acts get the ax on a results show.
Episode 21
Performance Show
Wed, Dec 4, 2013 60 mins
Finalists perform.
Episode 22
Results Show
Thu, Dec 5, 2013 60 mins
Voter results are revealed.
Episode 23
Top 5 Perform
Wed, Dec 11, 2013 120 mins
The remaining four acts, Carlito Olivero, Jeff Gutt, Restless Road and Alex & Sierra, are showcased.
Episode 24
Results Show
Thu, Dec 12, 2013 60 mins
An act is voted off the show. Jennifer Nettles and Enrique Iglesias perform.
Episode 25
Top 3 Perform
Wed, Dec 18, 2013 120 mins
The final three acts perform.
Episode 26
Winner Chosen
Thu, Dec 19, 2013 120 mins
A winner is crowned on the Season 3 finale.
