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July 17, 2026

‘THE VIEW’ RANKS NO. 1 IN HOUSEHOLDS AND TOTAL VIEWERS AMONG ALL DAYTIME NETWORK TALK SHOWS

For the week of July 6, 2026, “The View” ranked No. 1 in Households (1.64 rtg.) and Total Viewers (2.466 million) among the daytime network talk shows, leading NBC’s “TODAY Third Hour” (1.27 rtg. and 1.978 million, respectively), “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle” (0.91 rtg. and 1.434 million, respectively) and “NBC News Daily” (1.00 rtg. and 1.582 million, respectively). In addition, “The View” averaged 195,000 Women 25-54 and 145,000 Women 18-49, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. Season to date, “The View” is improving in Women 25-54 (+8% – 226,000 vs. 210,000) and Women 18-49 (+6% – 168,000 vs. 158,000) versus the comparable number of weeks last season to its strongest in 3 years — since the 2022-2023 season. In addition, “The View” stands as the only daytime talk show to grow in both key Women measures. Season to date, “The View” is ranking No. 1 in Households (1.74 rtg.) and Total Viewers (2.621 million) among all broadcast dayt

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July 17, 2026

ABC NEWS IS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS ON SUNDAY MORNING, IN LATE NIGHT AND FRIDAY EVENING

“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” On Sunday, July 12, 2026, “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.810 million) and Adults 25-54 (420,000) for the second straight week, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “This Week” improved on the week-ago Sunday in Total Viewers (+8% – 2.810 million vs. 2.593 million) and Adults 18-49 (+9% – 342,000 vs. 314,000). The ABC program drew its largest overall audience in 11 weeks and posted its strongest Adults 18-49 performance in nearly 6 months – since 4/26/26 and 1/25/26, respectively. “This Week” posted double-digit gains year to year in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+18% – 2.810 million vs. 2.386 million), Adults 25-54 (+32% – 420,000 vs. 319,000) and Adults 18-49 (+71% – 342,000 vs. 200,000). Season to date, “This Week” ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.753 million) for the 5th season in a row, leading NBC’s “Meet the Press” (+148,000; vs. 2.605 milli

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July 17, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘TAMRON HALL’ SEASON 7, JULY 20-24

Below are highlights for “Tamron Hall” for the week of July 20, 2026. Please note: The lineup is subject to change. Monday, July 20: (OAD: 9/17/25) Daytime Exclusive: Malcolm Jamal Warner’s Mother Speaks Out: The world was stunned by the tragic passing of beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Today, a DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE conversation with his mother, PAMELA WARNER. She opens up about the loss of her son and her mission to continue his legacy. Later, bestselling author and grief expert DAVID KESSLER sheds light on how to process sudden loss. Tuesday, July 21: (OAD: 11/5/25) Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow: A DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE with Heisman Trophy winner and New York Times bestselling author TIM TEBOW and his wife, former Miss Universe-turned-global advocate DEMI-LEIGH TEBOW. Tim chats about his new book ”Look Again,” working with his wife to empower others, and being first-time parents. Then, COLLETTE DIVITTO, the trailblazing founder and CEO of Collettey’s Cookies, is here for the first time in-s

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July 17, 2026

GUEST LINEUP ON AMERICA’S MOST-WATCHED DAYTIME TALK SHOW, ‘THE VIEW,’ JULY 20-24

“The View,” now in Season 29, is America’s most-watched daytime talk show. Called “the most important political TV show in America” by The New York Times, the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning talk show is a priority destination for up-to-the-minute Hot Topics, invaluable conversations, celebrities, newsmakers and politicians and must-see viewing for our loyal fans. “The View” is executive produced by Brian Teta and is directed by Sarah de la O. For breaking news and updated videos, visit theview.tv and follow “The View” (@theviewabc) and Whoopi Goldberg (@whoopigoldberg), Joy Behar (@joyvbehar), Sunny Hostin (@sunny), Sara Haines (@sarahaines), Alyssa Farah Griffin (@alyssafarah) and Ana Navarro (@ananavarrofl) on Instagram. Scheduled guests for “The View” the week of July 20-24 are as follows (subject to change): Monday, July 20 — Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Christopher Nolan (cast and director, “The Odyssey”) Tuesday, July 21 — Megan Rapinoe; photographer Timothy White (author, “Life T

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July 17, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ JULY 20-24

Check out the “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” highlights below for the week of July 20-24. The Emmy® Award-nominated newscast streams weeknights starting at 7 p.m. ET on ABC News Live, America’s No. 1 streaming news channel. ABC News Live is available on Disney+, Hulu, The Roku Channel, YouTube, YouTube TV, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon, Pluto TV, TikTok, ABCNews.com, the ABC News and ABC News Live apps, and more. Highlights of the week include the following (subject to change): Monday, July 20 — Guests TBA Tuesday, July 21 — American rapper and actor Master P (“Cash Money & No Limit Tour”); Prime Focus, featuring Tom Soufi Burridge, investigates what life is like in the Gaza Strip since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal — a family living in a tent and a doctor working at Al Shifa hospital tell the world their stories Wednesday, July 22 — Singer Tove Lo (“Estrus”); Prime Focus, featuring Devin Dwyer, looks at “Lox & Loaded,” a Jewish gun club with chapters across the country that h

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July 17, 2026

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ AND ‘GMA3,’ JULY 20-25

The following report highlights the programming of ABC’s Emmy® Award-winning “Good Morning America” and Emmy Award-nominated “GMA3” during the week of July 20–25. “Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program airing Monday-Friday (7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) and Saturday-Sunday mornings (check local listings) on ABC. “GMA3” is a one-hour program airing weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT on ABC. Simone Swink is the senior executive producer for both programs. Highlights of the week include the following (subject to change): “Good Morning America” Monday, July 20 — Actor Tom Holland discusses “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” with George Stephanopoulos; actress Pamela Adlon (“King of the Hill”); Good Housekeeping’s nutrition and fitness director Stefani Sassos reveals the 2026 Snack Awards; Science of You series with “GMA” contributor Becky Worley; ABC Secret Savings with “GMA” lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto Tuesday, July 21 — “Dancing with the Stars” judge Derek Hough (“Dancing w

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July 16, 2026

‘20/20’ SPEAKS TO THE VICTIM WHO HELPED SOLVE THE SHOCKING KIDNAPPING OF 11-YEAR-OLD JACOB WETTERLING, AIRING FRIDAY, JULY 17, ON ABC AND STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

In 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was biking home with his brother and best friend when a masked, armed man abducted him just a half mile from his home. This Friday, “20/20” reports on Minnesota’s most notorious kidnapping case and speaks to Jared Scheierl, who at age 12 was abducted by the same man who would kidnap Jacob Wetterling months later. DNA found on Scheierl’s clothing led authorities to a suspect who made a stunning confession 27 years later. Co-Anchor Deborah Roberts sits down with Jacob’s parents, Patty and Jerry Wetterling, as well as blogger Joy Baker, whose research helped push for a new review of the case. “20/20: Where Are You Jacob?” airs FRIDAY, JULY 17 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The program features interviews with Jacob’s friends, law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as scenes from the new documentary “Echoes in the Night: The Search for Jacob Wetterling,” directed by Chris Newberry. “20/20” also documents Patt

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July 15, 2026

THE #1 PROGRAM ON ALL TV FOR 13TH CONSECUTIVE WEEK IS ‘ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH DAVID MUIR’ WITH 8.3 MILLION VIEWERS — AND IS THE MOST-WATCHED NEWSCAST ACROSS THE BOARD, BEATING NBC BY NEARLY 2 MILLION AND CBS BY 4.5 MILLION

For the 13th week in a row, “World News Tonight with David Muir” stood as the No. 1 program in Total Viewers (8.291 million) on all of broadcast and cable (excluding sports) during the week of July 6, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “World News Tonight with David Muir” ranked as the No. 1 newscast in all of broadcast and cable in Total Viewers (8.291 million), Adults 25-54 (1.058 million) and Adults 18-49 (778,000). “World News Tonight” outdelivered “NBC Nightly News” (6.380 million, 935,000 and 699,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+30%/+1.911 million), Adults 25-54 (+13%/+123,000) and Adults 18-49 (+11%/+79,000). “World News Tonight” widened its Adults 25-54 lead over “NBC Nightly News” compared to the previous week by 14% (123,000 vs. 108,000) to its largest in 6 weeks — since w/o 5/25/26. “World News Tonight” widened its Total Viewers margin over “NBC Nightly News” year to year by 7% (1.919 million vs. 1.780 millio

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July 15, 2026

‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ WINS THE WEEK IN TOTAL VIEWERS

“Good Morning America” “Good Morning America” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (2.809 million) for the week of July 6, 2026, based on Live+Same Day Big Data Plus Panel Program Ratings from Nielsen Media Research. “GMA” posted Total Viewer gains both week to week (+1% – 2.809 million vs. 2.768 million) and year to year (+4% – 2.809 million vs. 2.703 million), standing as the only morning newscast to grow in overall viewers versus the previous week. In addition, “GMA” built on the year-ago week for the last six weeks. “GMA” (2.809 million, 416,000 and 290,000, respectively) defeated “CBS Mornings” (1.617 million, 253,000 and 177,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+1.192 million), Adults 25-54 (+163,000) and Adults 18-49 (+113,000). In addition, “GMA” led “CBS Mornings” in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 for the last 1,433 weeks overall — since w/o 1/18/99. Season to date, “GMA” is up in Total Viewers (+1% – 2.851 million vs. 2.825 million) and Adults 18-49 (+8% – 333,000 vs. 307,000) comp

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July 10, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ JULY 13-17

Check out the “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” highlights below for the week of July 13-17. The Emmy® Award-nominated newscast streams weeknights starting at 7 p.m. ET on ABC News Live, America’s No. 1 streaming news channel. ABC News Live is available on Disney+, Hulu, The Roku Channel, YouTube, YouTube TV, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon, Pluto TV, TikTok, ABCNews.com, the ABC News and ABC News Live apps, and more. Highlights of the week include the following (subject to change): Monday, July 13 — Actress Jessica Henwick (“Silo”); Prime Focus, featuring Steve Osunsami, highlights Native American tribes who are racing against the clock to save their native languages, including the Cherokee who are spending more than $20M each year on immersion schools for their youth and health and housing programs for the elderly who are the last native speakers; All Access with Linsey Davis sits down with Lin-Manuel Miranda for a deep dive on his career on screen and stage and his return to the li

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‘THE VIEW’ RANKS NO. 1 IN HOUSEHOLDS AND TOTAL VIEWERS AMONG ALL DAYTIME NETWORK TALK SHOWS

ABC NEWS IS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS ON SUNDAY MORNING, IN LATE NIGHT AND FRIDAY EVENING

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘TAMRON HALL’ SEASON 7, JULY 20-24

GUEST LINEUP ON AMERICA’S MOST-WATCHED DAYTIME TALK SHOW, ‘THE VIEW,’ JULY 20-24

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ JULY 20-24

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ AND ‘GMA3,’ JULY 20-25

‘20/20’ SPEAKS TO THE VICTIM WHO HELPED SOLVE THE SHOCKING KIDNAPPING OF 11-YEAR-OLD JACOB WETTERLING, AIRING FRIDAY, JULY 17, ON ABC AND STREAMING NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+ AND HULU

THE #1 PROGRAM ON ALL TV FOR 13TH CONSECUTIVE WEEK IS ‘ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH DAVID MUIR’ WITH 8.3 MILLION VIEWERS — AND IS THE MOST-WATCHED NEWSCAST ACROSS THE BOARD, BEATING NBC BY NEARLY 2 MILLION AND CBS BY 4.5 MILLION

‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ WINS THE WEEK IN TOTAL VIEWERS

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ‘ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS,’ JULY 13-17

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