Mama June Returns To Reality TV For New Season Of Mama June: Family Crisis

Thankfully for TLC, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo became a massive reality show hit for the network. For that reason, there are millions of people who want to know about Mama June and Honey Boo Boo's relationship, how close the sisters are, and about the family's feuds. However, after a disturbing controversy, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo was canceled by TLC.

Despite how her original show ended, fans still wanted to know what Mama June's family is up to. For that reason, fans of the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo franchise will be happy to know that the Shannon family will be making a comeback soon. Fans will be excited to know that it has been announced Mama June will be making an upcoming return as the star of Mama June: Family Crisis.

Mama June Shannon Is Returning For Mama June: Family Crisis Season 7

During the first episode of Toddlers & Tiaras' fifth season, the world was introduced to Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson. At that time, there was no way for viewers to know that they were witnessing the birth of a reality show dynasty.

Since they first rose to prominence, the Shannon family has appeared on many shows. While Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is the most obvious example, the family has also popped up on Dr. Phil, Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, and The Masked Singer among others.

Most recently, the Shannon family has remained in the spotlight thanks to their long-lasting reality show. Fortunately for fans, the Shannon family will soon be back in the spotlight thanks to the latest season of Mama June: Family Crisis.

On April 15th, 2025, Entertainment Tonight's YouTube channel published the trailer for the newest season of Mama June: Family Crisis.

The Members Of The Shannon Family, According to People

• June "Mama June" Shannon
• Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell
• Jessica "Chubbs" Shannon
• Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird
• Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson
• Mike "Sugar Bear" Thompson

As an April 2024 US Weekly article detailed, that trailer hinted at a lot of drama that will take place during the upcoming season of Mama June: Family Crisis. The upcoming season of Mama June: Family Crisis is set to premiere on Friday, May 30th, 2025 and continue airing weekly until July 25th, 2025.

Unfortunately for the family at the center of the show, it is very clear that Mama June: Family Crisis is a fitting title for the We TV reality show. After all, the show's trailer points to the family dealing with many different kinds of drama.

A December 2023 E! News article reported on June "Mama June" Shannon and her family mourning the loss of Anna "Chickadee" Caldwell. Anna passed away at that time when she was only 29 years old after battling cancer. The article states that Mama June posted on Facebook that Anna succumbed to the horrible disease while surrounded by, "her family and the people that she wanted around her."

Most tragically of all, Mama June finds herself dealing with the aftermath of the loss of her daughter in the trailer. The trailer shows that Mama June will be seen fighting for the custody of Anna's daughter Kaitlyn during the upcoming season of Mama June: Family Crisis.

The upcoming season of Mama June: Family Crisis will also see the family dealing with money issues still coming between them.

Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson has long been trying to get June" Mama June" Shannon to pay her money. As an April 2024 Entertainment Tonight article details, when Alana grew up and discovered she only had $33,000 in an account, she accused her mother of misusing her TV earnings.

The trailer shows Alana seeking to have Mama June pay her back a significant amount of money she believes her mom owes her. However, the trailer shows Mama June presenting Alana with what appears to be a fake oversized check for the $30,000 she owes her daughter. The trailer then cuts to Alana remarking, "This isn't a game."

Despite the strife over money, the Us Weekly article about the upcoming season of Mama June: Family Crisis hints at Mama June having other plans for her cash.

According to the article, fans will see Mama June and Justin Stroud trying to find a larger home for themselves during the upcoming episodes of Mama June: Family Crisis. The upcoming season's trailer also hints at a lot of other drama for Mama June's family.

As the trailer progresses, an ambulance is seen and a siren can be heard. There is also footage of a doctor warning that a family member is in danger of suffering a heart attack.

The trailer also shows that Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird's marriage to Joshua Efird will be in peril during the upcoming season. In fact, Lauryn is openly seen in the trailer talking about getting a divorce while Josh speaks about having no confidence in his marriage continuing.

The Fascinating History of Mama June: Family Crisis

When fans talk about Mama June: Family Crisis, it is easy to feel like the show hasn't been around for long. However, the reality is that Mama June: Family Crisis is a show with a lengthy and fascinating history.

On IMDb, it makes it clear that the upcoming season of Mama June: Family Crisis is the 7th season in the show's history. Despite that, Mama June: Family Crisis has only been around since 2020 and only two seasons have aired to date under that title.

While that may seem confusing, it makes perfect sense when fans learn that Mama June: Family Crisis previously existed under other titles.

When the show premiered in the year 2017, it was called Mama June: From Not to Hot. That version of the show ran for three seasons from 2017 until 2019.

When the fourth season premiered, the show was retitled to Mama June: Family Crisis for the first time, but that wouldn't stick. Instead, the show's 5th season was given a new title, Mama June: Road to Redemption. However, the show reverted to Mama June: Family Crisis for the 6th season and retains that title for the upcoming 7th season.