"Mama June: From Not to Hot" finally wrapped up last night with an hour and a half long episode. I'm pretty certain that we didn't need an hour and a half for this episode, but that what we got! Most of what happened was introduced in the preview clips, but here's how it played out:
![]()
1. The Intervention: At the end of the last episode (as opposed to last week's special "Road to Intervention" episode), Mama June found herself at Doe Doe's home where everyone -- Doe Doe, Pumpkin, Honey Boo Boo, Doe Doe's daughter, Doe Doe's daughter's daughter, etc.; but neither of June's older daughters who used to appear on "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" -- staged an intervention with help from the "Mama June" production team and Dr. Ish from "Marriage Boot Camp."
From the commercials and previews, it appeared that Mama June would refuse to participate in the intervention -- which turned out to be partially true. June did storm out of the house after Alana told her that she's too afraid to return to her home until she gets help. June threatened to call the police when Dr. Ish tried talking to her, but she eventually agreed to voluntarily enroll in a residential substance abuse/behavioral health clinic -- de-emphasis on the "behavioral health." Though I'm not sure why substance abuse treatment is so much more stigmatizing than mental health treatment.
Mama June actually agreed to get admitted to the program -- but discharged the next day with help from Geno.
![]()
2. Pumpkin VS Sugar Bear for Custody of Honey Boo Boo: After June discharged AMA from her treatment program, Pumpkin resolved to continue caring for Alana at her home. Up until now, Alana was being home schooled by June -- which is kind of scary. But she was ready now to return to public school. The challenge is that Pumpkin is Alana's sister and really needed to become her custodial guardian to care for her and make decisions for her. Which mean that she had to get Sugar Bear to sign off on the paperwork. And the promo videos indicated that Jennifer wasn't going to allow Sugar Bear to sign off without a fight -- or at least a conversation.
Keep in mind that Pumpkin and Sugar Bear don't like each other. There was this clip of them screaming at a previous reunion show where Sugar Bear was screaming and Pumpkin and laughably ripping off his shirt that I'd totally forgotten about. That gave me a chuckle.
But Sugar Bear ultimately agreed to that it would be best for now for Alana to remain with Pumpkin. He signed off on the paperwork, but insisted on regular visits and also insisted that Alana needs to keep current with her school work. Also, they need to notify him of trips outside of the state. Which was completely reasonable.
![]()
3. The Arrest: June and Geno's infamous arrest back in March 2019 happened after the intervention and custody decision. Both of them are waiting for their court hearings and both of them are facing prison sentences. And we heard repeatedly last night that June and Geno are stuck in Alabama until this is resolved. Which actually sucks. Can you imagine if you got arrested in another state and couldn't return home? How would you work or pay your rent/mortgage? Where would you live?
Pumpkin still speaks with June occasionally, but has cut off all contact between her and Alana and Pumkin's little kid.
![]()
4. The End?: I'm assuming that this is the end of the program for now. Who else can take over? Alana is famous as Honey Boo Boo, but much of her career was steered by June. Sugar Bear and Jennifer are boring. I couldn't stand his whimsical scenes over the past season where he'd try to change his image or dress up as a clown or whatever. Doe Doe is nice, but I can't see her driving this franchise. Maybe WE tv would coax Uncle Poodle back to the franchise with enough cash -- but I doubt it. I used to be Facebook friends with him and he'd seemed pretty sick of reality TV and Mama June by the time "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" ended. That leaves Pumpkin and her husband Josh. Which is probably their best bet for continuing the franchise.
Or maybe WE tv could do a special "Marriage Boot Camp: Redneck Edition" featuring the various Honey Boo Boo personalities past and present. Throw them all against the proverbial wall like a bunch of spaghetti and see what sticks.
Or maybe it's time for the whole "Mama June"/"Honey Boo Boo" thing to die off. What do you think?
From the commercials and previews, it appeared that Mama June would refuse to participate in the intervention -- which turned out to be partially true. June did storm out of the house after Alana told her that she's too afraid to return to her home until she gets help. June threatened to call the police when Dr. Ish tried talking to her, but she eventually agreed to voluntarily enroll in a residential substance abuse/behavioral health clinic -- de-emphasis on the "behavioral health." Though I'm not sure why substance abuse treatment is so much more stigmatizing than mental health treatment.
Mama June actually agreed to get admitted to the program -- but discharged the next day with help from Geno.
Keep in mind that Pumpkin and Sugar Bear don't like each other. There was this clip of them screaming at a previous reunion show where Sugar Bear was screaming and Pumpkin and laughably ripping off his shirt that I'd totally forgotten about. That gave me a chuckle.
But Sugar Bear ultimately agreed to that it would be best for now for Alana to remain with Pumpkin. He signed off on the paperwork, but insisted on regular visits and also insisted that Alana needs to keep current with her school work. Also, they need to notify him of trips outside of the state. Which was completely reasonable.
Pumpkin still speaks with June occasionally, but has cut off all contact between her and Alana and Pumkin's little kid.
Or maybe WE tv could do a special "Marriage Boot Camp: Redneck Edition" featuring the various Honey Boo Boo personalities past and present. Throw them all against the proverbial wall like a bunch of spaghetti and see what sticks.
Or maybe it's time for the whole "Mama June"/"Honey Boo Boo" thing to die off. What do you think?