2008? the first debate then drew 52.4 million viewers. the numbers for the second debate jumped to 63.2 million then fell back to 56.5 million for the last debate. but if you'll recall the debate between sarah palin and joe biden, it outrated them all with an audience of about 70 million, the second most-watched debate of all-time. the reagan-carter debate in 1980 remains the highest-rated debate with 80.6 million viewers. [ male announcer ] this is anna, her long day teaching the perfect swing begins with back pain and a choice. take advil, and maybe have to take up to four in a day. or take aleve, which can relieve pain all day with just two pills. good eye. look! she wears the scarlet markings! [ man ] out! your kind is not welcome here! nor your odd predilections! miracle whip is tangy and sweet, not odd. [ man ] it's evil! if you'd try it, you'd know.