Second CNN GOP Debate Attracts 18 Million Viewers, Third Most Watched Debate Ever

The second CNN Republican debate became the third most watched presidential primary debate in the history of televised debates.

According to Nielsen Fast National ratings data, the CNN Facebook GOP debate became the second most watched program in network history with 18M total viewers. The first most watched CNN program? The network’s first Republican debate in September. On average, 5.6M viewers in the coveted A25-54 demographic tuned in throughout the broadcast.

As for the undercard debate, it garnered 5.7M total viewers and averaged 1.4M in the 25-54 demo.

The Fox News GOP debate in August remains in the top spot with 24M total viewers. CNN’s first Republican debate nabbed 23M for second place a month later.

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