ABC has announced a high-profile guest lineup for the fourth week of the landmark 30th season of “The View,” featuring comedic star Kate McKinnon and musician Harry Connick Jr. The upcoming broadcast week, running from September 28 through October 2, 2026, continues the show’s season-long celebration of its history by bringing back several former co-hosts to the moderator table.
The week begins on Monday, September 28, with Kate McKinnon making an appearance to promote her new book, The Jungle of Carabanana. McKinnon’s visit coincides with the return of former co-host Lisa Ling, who will serve as a guest moderator for the day. This milestone season is currently filming at the show’s new home in ABC Studio B in Manhattan, a transition made at the start of the 30th-anniversary run.
Mid-Week Schedule and Literary Spotlights
On Tuesday, September 29, the program will feature newsmaker Evan Gershkovich. The journalist is scheduled to discuss his memoir, This Cursed Beautiful Land. Joining the permanent panel as a guest moderator for both Tuesday and Wednesday is original co-host Debbie Matenopoulos.
The middle of the week shifts focus to major upcoming film and television projects. On Wednesday, September 30, “The View” will host a significant portion of the East of Eden cast, including Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, and Zoe Kazan. According to the official guest lineup, this segment is expected to highlight the new adaptation of the classic Steinbeck novel.
Late-Week Musical and Entertainment Guests
Harry Connick Jr. arrives on Thursday, October 1, to discuss his personal project, Babe: Elaboratio: A Tribute to My Mother. His appearance marks a transition in the guest moderator chair, as former co-host Sherri Shepherd takes over the seat for the remainder of the week.
The week concludes on Friday, October 2, with actors Zach Braff and Donald Faison. The long-time friends and collaborators are scheduled to appear together, while Sherri Shepherd continues her guest hosting stint to close out the week’s 30th-anniversary festivities.
In addition to the main broadcast segments, “The View” continues its “The Weekend View” programming, which typically focuses on trending pop culture topics, including recent documentaries and major music industry news. The permanent co-hosting panel for this milestone season remains the primary anchor for these discussions alongside the rotating roster of returning legends.
