S7.E1 ∙ Auditions 1 Fri, Aug 20, 2010 The contestants compete in a huge singing competition to see who comes out on top. 7.2 /10
S7.E2 ∙ Episode #7.2 Fri, Aug 27, 2010 The auditions continue as guest judge Katy Perry joins the panel. 6.2 /10
S7.E3 ∙ Auditions 3 Fri, Sep 03, 2010 The search for the "Next Big Thing" continues in London and Birmingham with guest judge Natalie Imbruglia. 7.8 /10
S7.E4 ∙ Auditions 4 Fri, Sep 10, 2010 Auditions continue in London and Cardiff with guest judge Pixie Lott. 7 /10
S7.E5 ∙ Auditions 5 Fri, Sep 17, 2010 Auditions conclude in Manchester with guest judge Nicole Scherzinger as judge Cheryl Cole falls ill. 6.6 /10
S7.E6 ∙ Auditions 6 Sat, Sep 18, 2010 The auditions end in Manchester with Nicole Scherzinger as the guest judge. 8.1 /10
S7.E7 ∙ Bootcamp 1 Fri, Sep 24, 2010 Successful Auditionees move on to Bootcamp to try and become the "Next Big Thing". 7 /10
S7.E8 ∙ Episode #7.8 Sat, Sep 25, 2010 76 acts are eliminated in the final stage of Bootcamp. 6.8 /10
S7.E10 ∙ Judges' Houses 2 Sat, Oct 02, 2010 Half of the contestants are eliminated; Cheryl makes two controversial decisions. 7.6 /10
S7.E11 ∙ Live Shows 1 Fri, Oct 08, 2010 Every finalist must sing a #1 song as an unexpected reveal increases the amount of contestants. 7.8 /10
S7.E12 ∙ Results 1 Sat, Oct 09, 2010 Two contestants are sent home for the double elimination. Usher and Joe McElderry perform. 6.9 /10
S7.E29 ∙ Episode #7.29 Fri, Dec 10, 2010 The four remaining finalists: Cher Lloyd, Matt Cardle, One Direction and Rebecca Ferguson, must sing with a guest performer to avoid elimination on the first night of the final. 7.9 /10
S7.E30 ∙ Episode #7.30 Sat, Dec 11, 2010 Rebecca Ferguson, Matt Cardle and One Direction battle on the 2nd and final day of the finals to decide the winner of the X Factor 2010. 7.4 /10