ABC’s “The View” is one of the longest-running shows in all of daytime television. Now, near the end of its historic 29th season, the show has finished out quarter one of 2026 with its strongest viewership in five years. This comes as cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin is set to return from maternity leave, and rumblings that former cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck may return full-time.. In addition to Griffin, the current co-hosts on “The View” are Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Ana Navarro.. ‘The View’ Has Had A Strong 2026 So Far. ZapatA/MEGA. According to The Wrap, “The View” has ended its first quarter of 2026 with an average of 2.78 million viewers, the show’s highest ratings since the same time period in 2021. The long-running daytime talk show also posted a healthy 1.86 household share.. That’s not all: among women aged 25 to 54, the show posted its best ratings in two years, averaging 242,000 viewers. “The View” also did well with women aged 18-49, delivering 182,000 viewers. Additionally, both demographics saw double-digit increases in viewership, with the former seeing an 11% rise and the 18-49 demographic posting 11% more viewers. Overall, the show is up 10%.. The Hit ABC Talker Is Number 1. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. In additon to reaching a five-year ratings milestone, “The View” also remains number one among daytime network talk shows and news programs. This is the case both in total viewership and households. For context, this excludes syndicated shows.. The second-rated show in the category is NBC’s “Today Third Hour,” with its 2.17 million viewers and 1.42 rating share. In third place is “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” which averaged 1.50 million viewers and a 0.87 household share.. “NBC News Daily” ranked last with 1.45 million viewers and a 0.96 rating.. ‘The View’ Clearly Retains A Strong Fanbase. Steven Bergman / AFF-USA.COM / MEGA. Following news that “The View” scored its best quarter-one ratings in five years, many fans of the show took to social media not only to express excitement but also to defend it against online bashers.. One person said on Facebook, “I hate to break it to you people who are hating on ‘The View,’ however, there’s nothing you can do to take away their popularity. And your commenting on their social media page helps to grow their social media platform. So… keep the comments coming! Lol!!”. Someone else said, “Well deserved! The best tranquilizer for whatever the heck is going on in DC.”. Another “View” fan wrote, “Congratulations, ladies. MTG had a lot to do with that record-breaking view. Everyone was anticipating what she had to say about Trump. Bring her on again for Q2.”. A different Facebook user stated, “Thank you for keeping me sane during these crazy times!!!!. Love you, guys!!! Grateful for you and my View time.”. Some Wonder If Elisabeth Hasselbeck May Return. Kathy Hutchins / Hutchins Photo Newscom/
