'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' hits ratings high

TLC: Record 2.8M tune in to watch mid-season finale

Published On: Sep 28 2012 02:06:49 PM EDT   Updated On: Sep 29 2012 12:11:53 AM EDT
Honey Boo Boo
(CNN) -

TLC is probably pretty pleased right now.

Following the network's decision to order additional episodes (and "HOLLAday" specials) of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," Wednesday's mid-season finale earned the series' highest ratings yet.

A record 2.8 million people tuned in to watch Alana, the former "Toddlers & Tiaras" star, and her family on the reality show's one-hour episode, according to TV by the Numbers.

"Honey Boo Boo," which was the source of controversy even before it premiered, has averaged 2.4 million viewers since its August 8 premiere.

  • Copyright 2012 by CNN NewSource. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.