When does Here Comes Honey Boo Boo return?

The first season of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo aired from August 8 to October 26, 2012. The show premiered on August 8, 2012, and ended on August 14, 2014. It featured the family of Alana "Honey Boo Boo Boo" Thompson, who rose to fame on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras. Critics have called the show "offensive", "outrageous" and "exploitative", while others call it "must-see TV" A number of episodes taped for a fifth season were released in April 2017.