Alana Thompson, better known to the world as Honey Boo Boo, on TLC's "Toddlers & Tiaras" appears on CNN's Starting Point August 7, 2012.

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'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' hits ratings high

NewsCentral Staff

Story Created: Sep 28, 2012 at 5:15 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 28, 2012 at 9:34 PM EDT

(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.
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