The brand new drama biography I Was Honey Boo Boo premieres on Lifetime Saturday, May 17 at 8/7c.

The new hour and a half long special tells the story of Alana Thompson and how she became a child star after appearing in a slew of reality shows including Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

Despite her quick rise to fame, her world managed to turn upside down after a series of family scandals and legal troubles, which placed her in the care of her older sister.

Alana Thompson, Vale Cooper, Isabelle Ayres, Chelsea Larkin and Mia Turley star.

Where can I watch I Was Honey Boo Boo?

Those interested in catching the newest Lifetime drama can stream the premiere even without access to traditional cable through Philo, DirecTV Stream or Sling.

Both Philo and DirecTV Stream offer free trials for new subscribers while those who commit to a paid subscription through Sling receive half off their first month and one month free of AMC+.

Out of the three watch options above, Philo is the cheapest at just $28 a month after its free trial concludes.

What is Philo?

Philo is one of the cheapest basic cable alternatives in the streaming service market. At just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial, Philo users unlock a world of entertainment spanning over 70 top rated live TV channels including MTV, BET, A&E, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.

Along with popular TV channels to explore, those interested in further tailoring their content can consider including add-ons such as AMC+, Hallmark+, MGM+, STARZ and more into their monthly subscription.

Subscribers can also take advantage of key Philo features such as the unlimited DVR feature, which allows for endless recording of favorite content, and unlike traditional cable services, users no longer have to worry about having enough storage when recording.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.

DirecTV Stream has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV Stream’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another great streaming service to consider if you’re looking to ditch the hassle of traditional cable. Sling users can stream on-demand movies, live TV shows and live sports instantly on all favorite devices.

Though there is no free trial through Sling, there is an ongoing promotion offering half off your first month and one month free of AMC+. Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month but start streaming with Sling for just $23 your first month.

For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).