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The View

1997 – nowShow30 seasons5173 episodesTV-14

Talk
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb2.4Metacritic652.7Rotten Tomatoes–11%

A fast-paced talk series about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Episodes

30 seasons · 5173 episodes · best: S27E129 "Sydney Sweeney/Chef Jose Andres" 8.5

Episodes

2.9
6.2
1.3
4.9
1.2
4.6
6.3
3.4
3.3
1.8
5.5
4.5
4.9
4.0
4.4
4.3
4.9
4.8
4.1
3.6

Story

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.

Feels like

  • Daytime Talk Show
  • Political Commentary
  • Celebrity Interviews
  • Panel Discussion
  • Pop Culture Analysis
  • Lively Debate
  • Media Critique
  • Feminist Perspectives
  • Eccentric Personalities
  • News Roundup

Cast

24 of 1,981 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Andrew Smith, Julie Siegel, Beverly Kopf
Produced by
Jonathan Faulhaber, Dana Fisher, Summur Shaikh

Everyone

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Facts

August 11, 1997 · October 23, 2026 · Still running

First aired
August 11, 1997
Latest episode
October 23, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
30 seasons · 5173 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Alternate Company Equivalent, Character Catchphrase, Screw This, I'm Outta Here! +9

  • Alternate Company Equivalent
  • Character Catchphrase
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Revolving Door Casting
  • Spear Counterpart
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Camp Gay
  • Team Mom
  • Talk Show
  • Long Runner
  • Transatlantic Equivalent
  • Conspiracy Theorist

12 of 13 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The View?"

Questions about The View

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The View?

Disney+HulufuboTV

In the United States, The View streams on Disney+, Hulu, and fuboTV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The View worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 2.4 and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (65 out of 100) than audiences (21). Season 13 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 1.2 against 6.3 for the best season.

Which season of The View is best?

Season 17, with an IMDb average of 6.3. Season 13 is the weakest at 1.2. The highest-rated episode is Sydney Sweeney/Chef Jose Andres (season 27, episode 129) at 8.5, and the lowest is Episode #1.17 (season 1, episode 17) at 1.0.

Is The View okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The View?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will The View make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).