Ranking Every Co-Host Of “The View,” From Best To Worst

The good, the bad, and the Hasselbeck.
From: NewNowNext

 When The View debuted on ABC on August 11, 1997, it ushered in a new era of TV talk shows, and created a template that many have tried to emulate.

 From it’s earliest days with den mother Barbara Walters, the show has become infamous for backstage drama, questionable opinions and a revolving door of “permanent” co-hosts—but it’s managed to survive for nearly two decades in an increasingly competitive media landscape. (And gave us some epic showdowns.)

 Before The View begins its 20th season on September 6, we’re ranking all the show’s hosts from worst to best.

 1

Whoopi Goldberg

Sometimes cantankerous—and always direct—Whoopi suffers no fools at the table. And that's why we love her.

 2 

Joy Behar

Joy was there at the beginning and was brought back by popular demand. She has weathered the storm with grace.

 3 

Meredith Vieira

The original moderator, she kept the show on an even keel even in rough waters.

 4 

Rosie O'Donnell 

Version 1.0

We loved how much Rosie was force of nature her first time on the show, but that's not always the best thing for a panel with three other people.

 5

 Lisa Ling

Known as "the young one" during her three seasons , Ling showed a maturity beyond her years.

 6 

Barbara Walters

The Queen of ABC always had the last word. Always.

 7 

Michelle Collins

The departure of this hilarious and self-deprecating lady gave us sad face emoji for days.

 8 

Rosie O'Donnell 

Version 2.0

Rosie's return to the show was shockingly short-lived due to personal struggles and backstage drama.

 9 

Nicolle Wallace

The NBC News' correspondent's political knowledge will be sorely missed this election season.

 10 

Rosie Perez

Though fabulous and talented, the OTHER Rosie was an odd fit for the show.

 11 

Sara Haines

Bubbly and personable, Haineswill be the new permanent co-host when the show returns for its 20th season.

 12 

Sherri Shepherd

Shepherd began her stint by admitting she didn't believe in evolution and wasn't sure if the world was round. It got worse from there.

 13 

Raven-Symoné

She sometimes gets herself in trouble, but her heart is true and she doesn't mince words. And no one can do ATTITUDE better than Raven.

 14 

Paula Faris

Named a co-host last season, Faris has flown mostly under the radar.

 15 

Debbie Matenopoulos

One of the originals, Debbie was also the show's first casualty. The "chemistry" just wasn't there, according to Barbara Walters.

 16 

Star Jones

After a tabloid-ready parting from the show, Jones wrote "Satan's Sisters," about behind-the-scenes turmoil at a daytime talk show. File under fiction or true crime?

 17 

Jenny McCarthy

Smug and ill-informed, McCarthy was not the shot in the arm "The View" was hoping for.

 18 

Candace Cameron Bure

Raven-Symoné has the proper response to Bure's Christian quackery.

19 

Elisabeth Hasselbeck

Although she evolved on gay issues, this Survivor's demagoguery was much better suited to her new home on Fox News.