About this season
The X Factor was a singing competition on a mission to find America’s next undiscovered superstar. The X Factor, on FOX is going to give someone like you the chance to win a $5 million recording contract with Sony Music. What’s great about The X Factor is that it is open to anyone – vocal groups and solo singers, over the age of 12 – and there’s absolutely no upper age limit.
Episodes (27)
1. Auditions No. 1
Aired 12 September 2012
2. Auditions No. 2
Aired 13 September 2012
3. Auditions No. 3
Aired 19 September 2012
4. Auditions No. 4
Aired 20 September 2012
5. Auditions No. 5
Aired 26 September 2012
6. Auditions No. 6
Aired 27 September 2012
7. Boot Camp No. 1
Aired 3 October 2012
8. Boot Camp No. 2
Aired 4 October 2012
9. Boot Camp No. 3 / Judge's House No. 1
Aired 10 October 2012
The final boot camp in Miami for the contestants, who are judged on their singing, dancing and performance styles. Also, mentoring by the judges.
10. Judge's House No. 2
Aired 10 October 2012
11. Judge's House No. 3
Aired 11 October 2012
12. Finalists Chosen #1
Aired 31 October 2012
The Top 16 acts compete.
13. Top 16 Performances
Aired 31 October 2012
The remaining contestants visit the homes of the judges for mentoring.
14. Top 12 Perform
Aired 7 November 2012
The Top 16 acts compete.
15. LIVE Results Show #1
Aired 8 November 2012
16. Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #2
Aired 14 November 2012
17. LIVE Results Show #2
Aired 15 November 2012
18. Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #3
Aired 21 November 2012
19. LIVE Results Show #3
Aired 22 November 2012
20. Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #4
Aired 28 November 2012
21. LIVE Results Show #4
Aired 29 November 2012
22. Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #5
Aired 5 December 2012
23. LIVE Results Show #5
Aired 6 December 2012
24. Top Finalists Perform
Aired 12 December 2012
25. Live Results
Aired 13 December 2012
26. Season Finale, Part One
Aired 19 December 2012
27. Season Finale, Part Two
Aired 20 December 2012