Quick answer · Season 3

The X Factor is a music and reality series that aired on FOX, running from 2011 to 2013 with 3 seasons and 79 episodes. The X Factor has ended. Its final episode aired on December 19, 2013.

U.S. premiere: September 11, 2013
Where: FOX
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 26
Finale: December 19, 2013

Where to watch The X Factor season 3 in the U.S.

Where to watch The X Factor season 3 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
FOX	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 11, 2013 – December 19, 2013	Original U.S. run on FOX. [1]

Season 3 episode schedule

The X Factor season 3 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Auditions #1	Wed, Sep 11, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Auditions #2	Thu, Sep 12, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Auditions #3	Wed, Sep 18, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Auditions #4	Thu, Sep 19, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Auditions #5	Wed, Sep 25, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Auditions #6	Thu, Sep 26, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	The Four-Chair Challenge Round #1	Wed, Oct 2, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	The Four-Chair Challenge Round #2	Thu, Oct 3, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	The Four Chair Challenge Round #3	Wed, Oct 9, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	The Four Chair Challenge Round #4	Thu, Oct 10, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Top 12 Finalists Revealed	Tue, Oct 29, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Meet The Top 12	Thu, Oct 31, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Top 12 Perform	Wed, Nov 6, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Results Show	Thu, Nov 7, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Performance Show	Wed, Nov 13, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Results Show	Thu, Nov 14, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Performance Show	Wed, Nov 20, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
18	Results Show	Thu, Nov 21, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
19	Performance Show	Wed, Nov 27, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
20	Results Show	Thu, Nov 28, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
21	Top 7 Perform	Wed, Dec 4, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
22	Results Show	Thu, Dec 5, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
23	Top 5 Perform	Wed, Dec 11, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
24	Results Show	Thu, Dec 12, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
25	Performance Show	Wed, Dec 18, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
26	Winner Announced	Thu, Dec 19, 2013 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The X Factor

The X Factor is a music and reality series that aired on FOX, running from 2011 to 2013 with 3 seasons and 79 episodes. The X Factor has ended. Its final episode aired on December 19, 2013.

Season 3: Season 3 of The X Factor aired from September 11, 2013 to December 19, 2013 on FOX (26 episodes).

Network / service: FOX (first aired September 21, 2011)
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Simon Cowell (Judge), Mario Lopez (Host), L.A. Reid (Judge), Demi Lovato (Judge), Khloé Kardashian (Host)

All seasons

Season 3

Season complete

Season 3 of The X Factor aired from September 11, 2013 to December 19, 2013 on FOX (26 episodes).

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Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of The X Factor aired from September 12, 2012 to December 20, 2012 on FOX (27 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of The X Factor aired from September 21, 2011 to December 22, 2011 on FOX (26 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of The X Factor are there?

The X Factor has 3 seasons and 79 episodes listed, airing from September 21, 2011 to December 19, 2013.

Is The X Factor cancelled or ended?

The X Factor has ended. Its final episode aired on December 19, 2013.

Where can I watch The X Factor?

The X Factor originally aired on FOX in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check FOX's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.