When the popular show, about a family of New York City police officers, filmed its initial episode in 2009, the state's subsidy fund had come up short and could not promise that the series would get the credits it had anticipated.
Its initial 10 episodes, in their premiere showings, each drew an average of about 1.3 million viewers in that age group, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Amazon has historically tested its new comedy, drama, documentary and kids' shows with its audience by releasing initial episodes to Amazon Video, then tracking how well they are received.
Another new comedy, "Back in the Game" starring James Caan, did not receive an additional episode order, leaving its future in doubt after its initial 13-episode order is completed.
"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" wraps up the first part of its initial 10-episode season Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET on TLC with a one-hour episode titled "It Is What It Is".
The drama "All In," the true story of a Korean gambler who beat the odds in Las Vegas, drew 1.6 million viewers during its initial 24-episode run online; now 10,000 Koreans a day pay to see reruns on their computers.
The BBC's modern update of Sherlock Holmes will return following the end of its initial three-episode run, its producers have confirmed.
Even the interesting new Food Hospital tailed off in the ratings after initial episodes.
But viewers can't go back further than two weeks to watch initial episodes.
