The View averages 2.518 million viewers in best premiere week in six years

ABC's The View averaged 2.518 million total viewers for the week of Sept. 7, 2026, up 8% from 2.324 million last year, Variety reported, citing Nielsen Media Research. It is the show's largest premiere-week audience in six years since the 2020-2021 TV season. Figures are Live + Same Day, meaning live viewing plus same-day playback.