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The Best Episodes of Race for the White House Season 2

Every episode of Race for the White House Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Race for the White House Season 2!

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

    #1 - Obama v. McCain

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #3 - 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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  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 2 Episode 5 - Carter vs. Ford
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - 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
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  6. Race for the White House Season 2 Episode 6 - Eisenhower vs. Stevenson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - 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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Obama v. McCain" is the best rated episode of "Race for the White House" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Reagan v. Carter".