Biden tells ABC News his debate was simply a "bad episode" and he doesn't think he's watched it

President Biden on Friday called his poor debate performance a "bad episode" in which he was "feeling terrible," saying he hasn't watched the debate on screen himself. 

In his first interview since the debate, Mr. Biden told ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos there is "no indication" that his obvious struggle in the debate is indicative of a broader health issue. 

"It's a bad episode," the president said. "No indication of any serious condition. I was exhausted, I didn't listen to my instincts in terms of preparing, and a bad night."