Jennifer Garner & Hannah Waddingham on The View

ABC's The View is officially America's most-watched daytime talk show, consistently ranking number one among household viewers across daytime networks, syndicated talk shows, and news programs. That's not a small achievement. The New York Times once called it "the most important political TV show in America", and with guests like Jennifer Garner and Hannah Waddingham lined up for the week of July 13–17, 2026, the show is living up to that reputation.

Disney just released the full guest schedule for the upcoming week, and it's packed. Whether you follow these actresses on streaming platforms or catch them live on ABC, here's everything worth knowing before the episodes air.

Jennifer Garner and Hannah Waddingham confirmed for The View this week

Two names immediately stand out in the weekly lineup : Jennifer Garner, set to appear on Tuesday, July 14, and Hannah Waddingham, closing out the week on Friday, July 17. Both visits tie directly to Ride or Die, a project that also brings Octavia Spencer to the show on Wednesday, July 15. Three cast members on the same talk show within the same week ? That's a coordinated promotional push worth paying attention to.

Garner's appearance has an extra dimension : the Tuesday slot also falls under the show's "Ladies Get Lit" segment, the co-hosts' dedicated summer reading series. Her novel The Five-Star Weekend is part of the conversation, giving the episode a dual purpose. It's not just celebrity press, it's a genuine book club moment that should appeal to a wide audience.

Here's the full confirmed schedule for the week, subject to last-minute changes :

Anya Taylor-Joy on Thursday adds yet another layer to an already strong week. Her appearance for the film Lucky will be paired with a live performance from Broadway's Aladdin, making that episode one of the more visually dynamic of the bunch. Five consecutive days of content, five distinct angles.

The Weekend View and what's already streaming

Before the big guest week even kicks off, The View runs its weekend format on Saturday and Sunday, July 11–12. The co-hosts dig into pop culture with a few topics that are already generating buzz online :

• The new season of Love Island and its dive into the manosphere
• Madonna's apparent change of tone regarding her ex, Sean Penn
• Director Christopher Nolan weighing in on Zendaya's performance in The Odyssey, which he described as "perfect"
• Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi revisiting and rewriting her reality TV past

That's a sharp mix of serious cultural conversation and entertainment coverage. The Nolan/Zendaya angle alone is likely to pull in viewers who wouldn't normally tune into a weekend talk show. The Weekend View consistently functions as a warm-up to the main weekly programming.

For anyone catching up on missed episodes, The View airs live five days a week on ABC and ABC News Live, which also streams directly on Disney+. New episodes become available the following day on both Hulu and Disney+, though only for a limited time. If you're tracking which platforms carry which content, that Disney+/Hulu combination is the key pairing to bookmark. The show won a Daytime Emmy Award, which puts it in a very specific tier of daytime television, one where production quality and booking power align.

The episodes are executive produced by Brian Teta and directed by Sarah de la O. That creative team has maintained the show's position as a must-see destination for celebrities, politicians, and newsmakers alike.

Why these appearances matter beyond the talk show circuit

It's easy to see a guest booking on a daytime show and scroll past it. But Jennifer Garner and Hannah Waddingham on The View carries more weight than a standard press stop. Both actresses are at pivotal moments in their careers. Garner has been strategically selective about her public appearances, making each one count. Waddingham, who built a massive fanbase through streaming, brings a transatlantic appeal that broadens the show's reach considerably.

Shows like this one, or similar celebrity appearances such as Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn on Jimmy Kimmel Live, reveal a pattern : major talent is leaning back into live television as a promotional tool, not away from it. Streaming visibility is crucial, but a live broadcast moment still generates a different kind of cultural conversation.

For viewers who prefer to watch on their own schedule, remember that these episodes land on Hulu and Disney+ the day after broadcast. Mark July 14 and July 17 specifically if you don't want to miss either actress. These are two episodes that will likely generate significant replay traffic once they air.