The View: Season 18
The last remaining original panellist and show's creator, Barbara Walters left the show after season 17. This lead to the network once again changing things up, with only Whoopi Goldberg remaining from the previous season. Controversial panellist Rosie O'Donnell returned after 7 seasons away, and new additions included comedian Raven-Symoné, political analyst Nicolle Wallace, and actress Rosie Perez.
Season 18 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The View Season 17.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
The last remaining original panellist and show's creator, Barbara Walters left the show after season 17. This lead to the network once again changing things up, with only Whoopi Goldberg remaining from the previous season. Controversial panellist Rosie O'Donnell returned after 7 seasons away, and new additions included comedian Raven-Symoné, political analyst Nicolle Wallace, and actress Rosie Perez.
Episode Guide
Season 18 Progress Shield
Guest Co-Hostesses Michelle Williams & Colleen Ballinger/David Hyde-Pierce/Gov. Mike Huckabee
Jan 22, 2015
Guest Co-Hostesses Stacy London & Samantha Ponder/Kate Walsh/Mark Duplass/Thomas Sanders
Feb 24, 2015 · 36 min
Guest co-hostesses Stacy London and Samantha Ponder; Kate Walsh (Bad Judge (2014)); Mark Duplass (Togetherness (2015)). Also: "Vine Week" features Internet star Thomas Sanders.