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Most watched presidential debates in the United States 2016

Most watched presidential debates in the United States as of 2016, by number of households (in millions)

The data illustrates the most watched presidential debates in the U.S. as of October 2016. The first Donald Trump versus Hilary Clinton debate attracted TV viewers from 56.37 million households, making it the most watched presidential debate in history.

September 26, 2016 Trump vs. Clinton	56.4
October 19, 2016 Trump vs. Clinton	49.5
October 3, 2012 Obama vs. Romney	46.2
October 28, 1980 Carter vs. Reagan	45.8
October 16, 2012 Obama vs. Romney	45.6
October 7, 2008 Obama vs. McCain	44.4
October 9, 2016 Trump vs. Clinton	44
October 15, 1992 Clinton vs. Bush vs. Perot	43.1
September 30, 2004 Kerry vs. Bush	43
October 19, 1992 Clinton vs. Bush vs. Perot	42.1
October 22, 2012 Obama vs. Romney	41.2

Most watched presidential debates in the United States 2016

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