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The Best Episodes of Race for the White House

Every episode of Race for the White House ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Race for the White House!

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From executive producers Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti, CNN Original Series "Race for the White House" captures the drama of how a high-stakes presidential election can turn on a single issue and so much more.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Race for the White House Season 2 Episode 2 - Reagan v. Carter
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Reagan v. Carter

    S2:E2

    The 1980 race sees President Jimmy Carter and Republican Ronald Reagan having to fight off fierce challenges from within, as both parties struggle to re-invent themselves and use the global media spotlight to their advantage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Race for the White House Season 2 Episode 3 - LBJ v. Goldwater
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #2 - LBJ v. Goldwater

    S2:E3

    The 1964 race was held in a country still reeling from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and pits incumbent Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson against conservative Republican Barry Goldwater.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Race for the White House Season 2 Episode 1 - Obama v. McCain
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Obama v. McCain

    S2:E1

    The 2008 race sees freshman Senator Barack Obama go up against “maverick” Republican Senator John McCain.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Race for the White House Season 2 Episode 4 - Wilson vs Roosevelt vs Taft
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Wilson vs Roosevelt vs Taft

    S2:E4

    The 1912 race is an election between four remarkable candidates - former Republican President Theodore Roosevelt, his anointed heir President William Howard Taft, scholarly and religious Democrat Woodrow Wilson, and Socialist Eugene Debs.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 6 - Clinton v. Bush
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #5 - Clinton v. Bush

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 1 - John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon
    7.6/10(95 votes)

    #6 - John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon

    S1:E1

    John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon have the first televised presidential debate; one where presentation made as much of an impact as message, and may have cost Nixon the election.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 3 - George H.W. Bush vs. Michael Dukakis
    7.6/10(77 votes)

    #7 - George H.W. Bush vs. Michael Dukakis

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Race for the White House Season 2 Episode 5 - Carter vs. Ford
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Carter vs. Ford

    S2:E5

    The presidential election of 1976 pits the political establishment, personified by Republican President Gerald Ford, against the untainted idealism of Democrat Jimmy Carter, the relatively unknown governor of Georgia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 5 - Jackson v. Adams
    7.3/10(55 votes)

    #9 - Jackson v. Adams

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 4 - Truman v. Dewey
    7.2/10(49 votes)

    #10 - Truman v. Dewey

    S1:E4

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  11. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 2 - Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen A. Douglas
    6.9/10(74 votes)

    #11 - Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen A. Douglas

    S1:E2

    Lincoln's oratory and underhanded tactics gave him the chance to beat Stephen Douglas, one of the most formidable politicians of his generation.

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  12. Race for the White House Season 2 Episode 6 - Eisenhower vs. Stevenson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Eisenhower vs. Stevenson

    S2:E6

    Republican General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Democrat Adlai Stevenson both were persuaded to run for the White House, but as the gloves come off this becomes a fierce battle for hearts and minds.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Reagan v. Carter" is the best rated episode of "Race for the White House". It scored 8.2/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/23/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "LBJ v. Goldwater".