‘I Was Honey Boo Boo’ On Lifetime: Start Time, How To Watch ‘I Was Honey Boo Boo’ Live

Lifetime’s exploring the wild story of former reality star Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson in the new biopic I Was Honey Boo Boo.

The film tells the story from Alana’s point of view, revealing what really went on behind the scenes. Alana’s vibrant personality captivated viewers and drew the interest of producers, leading her and her family to swift fame as reality TV personalities. However, amidst the glitz and glamour, there were also hidden struggles – the forced smiles, the unshed tears, and the constant underlying uncertainty about what the future had in store for Alana and her loved ones.

I Was Honey Boo Boo is set to premiere on Lifetime, offering viewers the chance to tune in live. For those unable to catch it during the scheduled broadcast, there are various options available to watch the movie on demand. Below, we outline the key details regarding the airing of I Was Honey Boo Boo, including the start time and how to access it for live viewing or on-demand streaming.

The new Honey Boo Boo biopic premieres Saturday, May 17 on Lifetime.

I Was Honey Boo Boo will be broadcast on Saturday, May 17, airing from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET on Lifetime. In case you miss the initial screening, the network is planning to re-air the movie at 12:01 a.m. ET and again at 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 18.

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch I Was Honey Boo Boo live on Lifetime or Lifetime.com. The film will also be available for next-day streaming on Lifetime’s website.

You can also watch Lifetime live or on demand with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (Blue), DIRECTV, Frndly TV, or Philo. All of the aforementioned services offer Lifetime in their channel lineups.

Philo, Hulu + Live TV, and Frndly TV currently offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

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