The View: Season 5
Season 5 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 4.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
January 3, 2002
Jan 3, 2002 · 36 min
Uncovering beauty mistakes made by smart women! New contraceptives revealed!
The View Season 5 Episode 7
Jan 16, 2002 · 36 min
""The Bullish Babes"" learn about the hottest stocks of 2002!
January 21, 2002
Jan 21, 2002 · 36 min
A users guide to male-up! ""Out Of The Closet""-Suits to compliment diffrent body sizes!
January 22, 2002
Jan 22, 2002 · 36 min
""Star's Heart To Heart""-Recounts the sad story of a boy killed in rock concert mosh pit!
January 25, 2002
Jan 25, 2002 · 36 min
Determining what can be found in the water! Exposing fetishes!
February 4, 2002
Feb 4, 2002 · 36 min
""Out Of The Closet""-Television and motion Picture clothing! Pest controls!
February 5, 2002
Feb 5, 2002 · 36 min
Bo Derek is Author of ""Riding Lessons:Everything in life that matters I learned from a horse""! Same sex marriages! Genetic medical conditions!
February 6, 2002
Feb 6, 2002 · 36 min
""Out Of The Closet""-Reveal's Jane Seymour's clothing line! Refrigerator make-overs!
February 7, 2002
Feb 7, 2002 · 36 min
""It's a Ling Thing""-Showcases hot new Valentine's Day products! ""Heart To Heart""-Carrie Otis speaks out about her life!
February 13, 2002
Feb 13, 2002 · 36 min
""Joy To The World""-Traces the history of romance! The world's most precious gems!
February 14, 2002
Feb 14, 2002 · 36 min
""Star's Heart To Heart""-Tom Farley, brother to Chris Farley speaks candidly about his brother's death! ""Out Of The Closet""-Vera Wang creations are showcased!
February 15, 2002
Feb 15, 2002 · 36 min
Tom Papa stops by in ""Joy's Comedy Corner""! Quick course in ""Telephone 101""!
February 18, 2002
Feb 18, 2002 · 36 min
Richard Lewis is Author of ""The other great depression""! The pros and cons of products seen on television! Exposing vacation scams!
February 19, 2002
Feb 19, 2002 · 36 min
CNBC Market Analyst Ron Insana with tips on handling current finances! Each co-host uncovers a perfect black outfit she organized for $100 or less!
February 20, 2002
Feb 20, 2002 · 36 min
Seven mistakes smart women make before they say 'I Do'! How to properly clean your bathroom!
February 21, 2002
Feb 21, 2002 · 36 min
Barbara's mail bag! Collectible crystal art! The unveiling of Joy's renovated home office!
February 25, 2002
Feb 25, 2002 · 36 min
Updating Merideth's cholesterol level with Dr. Steven Lamm!
February 26, 2002
Feb 26, 2002 · 36 min
""The View Crime"" investigates a group of young girls who vanished east of San Francisco's Bay Bridge! Homemade beauty products!
February 27, 2002
Feb 27, 2002 · 36 min
Anatomy of a facelift with Linda Dano! Re-creating celebrity wedding styles!
February 28, 2002
Feb 28, 2002 · 36 min
Mario Cantone stops by to visit ""Joy's Comedy Corner""! ""Out Of The Closet""-Honey magazine showcases the hottest African American designers!
March 4, 2002
Mar 4, 2002 · 36 min
""Out Of The Closet""-Staff members sport skirts for their particular body shapes!
March 5, 2002
Mar 5, 2002 · 36 min
""Joy To The World""-Joy explores the history of beauty! Unfamiliar foods that are good for the body!
March 7, 2002
Mar 7, 2002 · 36 min
Cedric The Entertainer stops by at ""Joy's Comedy Corner""! Quick fix beauty tips!
March 8, 2002
Mar 8, 2002 · 36 min
""Out Of The Closet""-Showcases reusable bridesmaid dresses!
March 13, 2002
Mar 13, 2002 · 36 min
""Star's Heart To Heart""-A look at at a young girl that has been diagnosed with Vitilgio! A crash course in ""Computer's 101""!
March 15, 2002
Mar 15, 2002 · 36 min
Jusy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard is Author of ""The Matthew Shepard Story""! Preview of Possible Oscar Jewelry!
March 18, 2002
Mar 18, 2002 · 36 min
""Out Of The Closet""-Suits to compliment different body shapes! A user's guide to department store make-up!
March 19, 2002
Mar 19, 2002 · 36 min
""The View Crew""-Demonstrates extreme make-up applications!
March 20, 2002
Mar 20, 2002 · 36 min
Make-overs for male staffers of The View! Harmful objects found in the backyard!
March 21, 2002
Mar 21, 2002 · 36 min
Guide for drugstore make-up! Joy surveys movie audiences for their Oscar hopefuls!
March 28, 2002
Mar 28, 2002 · 36 min
Steven Emerson is Author of ""American Jihad""! Spring cleaning tips!
March 29, 2002
Mar 29, 2002 · 36 min
""Out Of The Closet""-Joy's cousin showcases her lingerie line! Finding a job after college!
April 9, 2002
Apr 9, 2002 · 36 min
Results to the ""Ultimate Clean-up""! ""Out Of The Closet""-Second-Wedding Day Dresses!
April 10, 2002
Apr 10, 2002 · 36 min
Michael J Fox is the Authur of ""Lucky Man""! ""The Bullish Babes""-Tips On Saving Money!
April 12, 2002
Apr 12, 2002 · 36 min
""Joy's Comedy Corner"" features George Lopez! Guide to department stores toiletries!
April 15, 2000
Apr 15, 2002 · 36 min
Barbara's Mailbag! Planning, inexpensive summer vacations! Quick and fake ways to prepare family meals!
April 16, 2002
Apr 16, 2002 · 36 min
""Joy To The World""-Explores the history of dieting!
April 17, 2002
Apr 17, 2002 · 36 min
""The View On Crime""-Investigates the case of Sam Sheperd(AKA ""The Fugitive"")! Tips on quitting smoking!
April 19, 2002
Apr 19, 2002 · 36 min
Harry Smith goes behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live! The View's Weight Loss Challenge!
April 29, 2002
Apr 29, 2002 · 36 min
""Out Of The Closet"" presents designer spring shoe fashions for half the price!
May 1, 2002
May 1, 2002 · 36 min
""It's A Ling Thing""-Lisa displays some fun and unique Mothers Day's gift ideas! How to properly converse with teenagers!
May 2, 2002
May 2, 2002 · 36 min
""Joy's Comedy Corner"" features Al Franken! Greta Van Susteren dicusses unusual court cases! The View's Weight Loss Challenge!
May 8, 2002
May 8, 2002 · 36 min
Aurthur Richard Blow dicusses his new controversial book on the late, John F Kennedy, Jr!
May 17, 2002
May 17, 2002 · 36 min
Meredith Rehearses for the Broadway Musical Cabaret! Joy's Comedy Corner! Treating Halitusis!(Bad Breath!)
May 21, 2002
May 21, 2002 · 36 min
Lynne Cheney, wife of Vice President Dick Cheney and Author of ""America:A Patriotic Primer""! Merideth performs the title song from ""Cabaret""!
May 22, 2002
May 22, 2002 · 36 min
""Joy To The World""-Joy explores the histoy of Marriage! The View's Weight Loss Challenge!
May 23, 2002
May 23, 2002 · 36 min
Marlo Thomas is Author of ""The Right Words and The Right Time""! Planning inexpensive and inventive picnics!
May 27, 2002
May 27, 2002 · 36 min
Jennifer Lopez and Billy Campbell can be seen in the movie ""Enough"" which opened on May 24, 2002! Star's parents renew their wedding vows on-air! Do's and don'ts for wedding
May 28, 2002
May 28, 2002 · 36 min
Maura Tierney stars in the movie ""Insomnia"" which was released on May 24, 2002! Also, Tierney stars in NBC's ""ER"" which airs every Thursday at 10:00pm! The women of The View
May 29, 2002
May 29, 2002 · 36 min
Marcia Gay Harden will star in the TNT movie ""The King Of Texas"" which will premiere on June 2, 2002 @ 8:00pm! Merideth's 13-year-old son, Ben, selects this years great summer
May 30, 2002
May 30, 2002 · 36 min
Steven Weber stars in the Broadway play, ""The PRoducers""! Recipes for cool summer drinks! The story of an 82-year-old woman who just had a facelift!
May 31, 2002
May 31, 2002 · 36 min
Ben Affleck stars in the new movie ""The Sum Of All Fears"" which opens today, May 31, 2002! Director Barbara Kopple's new ABC mimi-series ""The Hamptons"" will air on June 2 & 3
June 10. 2002
Jun 10, 2002 · 36 min
Chastity Bono is aurthir of ""End Of Innocence""! Merideth poses as an intern!
June 11, 2001
Jun 11, 2002 · 36 min
Us Weekly reveals this years Top 10 celebrity secrets! A dicussion on Type 2 diabetes!
June 12, 2002
Jun 12, 2002 · 36 min
Jackie Collins is the aurthor of ""Deadly Embrace""! ""Out Of The Closet"" features Father's Day Fashions!
June 13, 2002
Jun 13, 2002 · 36 min
Larry Hagman is author or ""Hello Darlin""! Lisa prepares a delicious family recipe! 2 former Taliban prisoners dicuss their book ""Prisioners Of Hope""!
June 14, 2002
Jun 14, 2002 · 36 min
Lewis Black stops by for ""Joy's Comedy Corner""! ""Out Of The Closet"" features fashions for under $50!
June 17, 2002
Jun 17, 2002 · 36 min
""Out Of The Closet"" features summer undergarments""! What's ailing the co-hosts?
June 18, 2002
Jun 18, 2002 · 36 min
Jack Valenti is author of ""Speak Up With Confidence""!
June 19, 2002
Jun 19, 2002 · 36 min
""View On Crime"" looks at the mystery of a missing tourist!
The View Season 5 Episode 107
Jun 25, 2002 · 36 min
Hot new hair care products! Body types vs health!
June 26, 2002
Jun 26, 2002 · 36 min
Hannah Storm dicusses girls and sports! Sheila Kelly teaches the co-hosts how to strip! Barbara's Mail Bag!
The View Season 5 Episode 109
Jun 27, 2002 · 36 min
A contrversial story of abducted Saudi children in ""Joy To The World""!
June 28, 2002
Jun 28, 2002 · 36 min
Richard Jeni stops by for ""Joy's Comedy Corner""! Female guide to the perfect BBQ!
July 8, 2002
Jul 8, 2002 · 36 min
Peggy Post shows us the do and don'ts on gift giving!
July 10, 2002
Jul 10, 2002 · 36 min
Author Peter Benchley(Shark Trouble)! Supermarket secrets revealed!
July 11, 2002
Jul 11, 2002 · 36 min
New age crime instruments used in solving homicides!
July 12, 2002
Jul 12, 2002 · 36 min
JIm Gaffigan appears on ""Joy's Comedy Corner""! Easy meals for the weekend!
July 17, 2002
Jul 17, 2002 · 36 min
Geography 101 with Lisa! Likely candidates and available surgeries for stomach staplings!
July 18, 2002
Jul 18, 2002 · 36 min
Hosting fantastic summer parties on a budget! Merideth gets a ""trunk load"" of advice on selling her used mini-van!
July 19, 2002
Jul 19, 2002 · 36 min
The 1st installment of ""Audrey's Internet Dating Adventure""! Picking fruits!
July 22, 2002
Jul 22, 2002 · 36 min
Celebrity secrets revealed! Best diet options when eating at the mall!
July 23, 2002
Jul 23, 2002 · 36 min
Talent search for the wierd and unusal acts! At home projects for keeping the kids busy!
July 24, 2002
Jul 24, 2002 · 36 min
Johnnie Cochran reveals the latest in celebrities who are in trouble with the law!
July 25, 2002
Jul 25, 2002 · 36 min
Looking great in bathing suits! Ethan Hawke is author of ""Ash Wednesday""!
July 26, 2002
Jul 26, 2002 · 36 min
Four hottest foods for the summer! Another installment in ""Audrey's Internet Dating Adventures""!
July 29, 2002
Jul 29, 2002 · 36 min
Re-creating bridesmaids dresses. Debunking public bathroom myths!
August 1, 2002
Aug 1, 2002 · 36 min
Another installment of ""Audrey's Internet Dating Adventures! All My Children star Rebecca Budig(Greenlee) shows the co-hosts how to knit!
August 2, 2002
Aug 2, 2002 · 36 min
Alternative foods to grill! The co-host model their hand picked $50.00 outfits in ""Out Of The Closet""!
August 5, 2002
Aug 5, 2002 · 36 min
The cost of homes. Stockard Channning stars on ""The West Wing"" which premieres it's new season on September 25 @ 9pm on NBC! Fred Savage is co-starring in the hit comedy ""Au
August 6, 2002
Aug 6, 2002 · 36 min
Fall television preview! John C Reilly plays in the new movie ""The Good Girl""!
August 7, 2002
Aug 7, 2002 · 36 min
Michael C Hall just recieved an Emmy nomination for his role on ""Six Feet Under"" and stars in Broadways ""Chicago""! Jane Seymour showcases her new fall fashions. Fast food l
August 8, 2002
Aug 8, 2002 · 36 min
Star reveals her garden deck roof. Dr. Roger Rhodes dicusses couples involved in the upcoming ABC Family series ""The Last Resort""! *NSYNC's Joey Fatone is appearing in Broadw
August 9, 2002
Aug 9, 2002 · 36 min
Celebrity homes for rent revealed. Another installment of ""Audrey's Internet Dating Adventure""! Rosa Blasi stars on the Lifetime series ""Strong Medicine"" airing at 9pm , e