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The Worst Episodes of Race for the White House

Every episode of Race for the White House ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Race for the White House!

Worst episode
S1E2 Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen A. Douglas
6.973 votes
Best episode
S2E2 Reagan v. Carter
8.219 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.0avg
Binge time
8h 36m
12 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 2 - Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen A. Douglas
    6.9/10(73 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 5 - Jackson v. Adams
    7.3/10(54 votes)

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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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  5. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 1 - John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon
    7.6/10(94 votes)

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Race for the White House Season 1 Episode 3 - George H.W. Bush vs. Michael Dukakis
    7.6/10(76 votes)

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen A. Douglas" is the worst rated episode of Race for the White House. It scored 6.9/10 from 73 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 13, 2016. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Truman v. Dewey".

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