Black Ink Crew: Chicago

Black Ink Crew: Chicago follows a passionate and ambitious group of tattoo artists and friends through the unforgiving streets of Chicago as they band together to create new identities for themselves, their families, and their business.

Genre: Reality-TV

Cast:Donald Brumfield Jr. , Danielle Jamison , Ryan Henry , Charmaine Bey , Phor , Prince Spencer , Daniel Wright Jr. , Katrina Jackson , Rasheed J. Daniel , Sidney Starr , Ashley Brumfield , Supa Cindy

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ We Run Chicago

Mon, Oct 26, 2015

Welcome to 9 Mag, where the only thing tighter than the ink is the bond between shop owner Ryan and his work family. In a city defined by survival of the fittest, the crew gathers to celebrate the shop's one-year anniversary and honor the memory of Ryan's late sister Nova. Meanwhile, Phor expresses his true feelings for Kat, while Don and Charmaine decide to take their relationship to the next level. But when a surprise visitor shows up, the real drama begins.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ What You Don't Understand Is, I Do Understand

Mon, Nov 2, 2015

Ryan is turning 29, so the crew plans a one of a kind surprise party. Don tries to make things right with his girlfriend Ashley, but when he is put on the spot about their future, things go from bad to worse. Charmaine confronts Don about text messages at the worst possible time and Ryan's world gets rocked by unexpected a phone call.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Phor Play

Mon, Nov 9, 2015

With his first solo music performance approaching, Phor decides to put it all on the line and pursue a relationship with Kat. After a harsh meeting with his lawyer, Van's future at 9 Mag is in jeopardy. Ashley confronts Charmaine at Phor's concert and things gets real.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Ain't No Prop, Clown

Mon, Nov 16, 2015

After confronting Charmaine at Phor's concert and learning the truth about Charmaine and Don, Ashley makes a shocking decision about their relationship. All eyes are on Kat when she does a sexy photo shoot for Urban Ink Magazine, but Ryan worries that the attention may go straight to her head. Ryan spirals out of control as he deals with the reality that the 9Mag family may be starting to fall apart.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ New York, New Problems

Mon, Nov 23, 2015

After Ryan's meltdown, Kat and Van confront him about his erratic behavior. When the crew questions Kat's loyalty to the shop after she plans to attend a tattoo convention in New York without her 9Mag family, tensions escalate. On the heels of his successful concert, Phor also heads to the Big Apple for what could be a life-changing event -- a meeting with a big music executive. Things heat up when Kat and Phor face their true feelings for each other.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ You're Not God and You're Not My Daddy

Mon, Nov 30, 2015

The rest of the 9Mag crew heads to New York City to lend support to Kat and get in some partying while they're there. Ceaser and the NY crew throw a mixxxy party in their honor, but things get ugly when Charmaine taunts Don about their past history. Ryan is finally fed up with Kat's ego, and what begins as an apology escalates into a huge blow up that could damage their friendship forever.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Kat Fight!

Mon, Dec 14, 2015

What happens in New York, stays in New York...not! Upon their return from the Big Apple, Charmaine reveals a secret about her and Don's relationship. Phor receives some shocking news about his biological father, while Don works on mending things with Ashley. Danielle's relationship with her high school sweetheart is tested when her feelings for Ryan are revealed. And, when Kat discovers that the guys are talking behind her back, her future at 9Mag becomes uncertain.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Yacht Rocked

Mon, Dec 21, 2015

Ryan decides to throw a shop appreciation party in true Chicago summer fashion...on a yacht! While Kat takes some time away from the shop to think things through, the rest of the 9Mag crew lets loose. Danielle's confusion about her ex lands her right into Ryan's arms. And when Ashley shows up on the boat, things go from bad to worse for pretty much everyone.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ The Don Sets in Paradise

Mon, Dec 28, 2015

Shocking news at Van's final court appearance leaves him wondering if he should run. Kat's enjoying her time away from 9 Mag, but when the girls fail to pay her a visit, she questions their loyalty. Don decides to take Ashley on a weekend trip to prove his commitment, but he quickly learns that you can't hide from the truth. When Don comes clean to Ashley, it threatens to change their relationship forever.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever

Mon, Dec 28, 2015

With the death toll in Chicago at an all-time high, the 9Mag crew hosts an event to help victims of violent crimes. Meanwhile in the Dominican Republic, Don tries to win Ashley back. Van is forced to make a decision that will change everyone's lives. And at a birthday celebration for Ryan's late sister Nova, an unexpected guest arrives and pushes Ryan to rethink what it means to be "family".

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ The Nicki Minaj of 9 Mag

Mon, Oct 3, 2016

Ryan steps up his boss game when he learns that his staff is taking advantage of him. Kat betrays 9 Mag in order to take her Kat Tat brand to the next level. Don's old college fling claims that he's the father of her child, threatening his engagement to Ashley. When the crew turns up for the biggest performance of Phor's career, all hell breaks loose.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Prison on the Outside, Party on the Inside

Mon, Oct 3, 2016

The shop is up in arms after Ryan hires a new tattoo artist. Fists fly when Kat learns that Charmaine threw her personal items in the trash. Don takes a paternity test hoping to squash the rumors that he fathered a love child. Van is finally released from boot camp but rising tensions in the shop could put a damper on his happy homecoming.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ 99.999998 Percent

Mon, Oct 10, 2016

Don's paternity test results send him on a downward spiral. Ryan dips his toes back in the dating pool. Van has an emotional reunion with his daughter after being separated from her for four months. Danielle's birthday celebration turns into chaos when Ashley and her friends crash the party and attack Charmaine.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ A New Kat-itude

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

Van returns to work at 9 Mag but is angered that the shop has changed. Charmaine is forced to face the consequences of quitting her corporate job and following her dreams. Ashley confronts Don about fathering another child with another woman. Tempers flare when Ryan introduces yet another new tattoo artist in the shop.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Broke on Bourbon Street

Mon, Oct 24, 2016

The crew heads to New Orleans for some Bourbon Street debauchery. Charmaine's family demands that the she moves back home when they find out she's broke. Don is caught off guard when his baby mama Whitney ambushes him at 9 Mag. Van reaches his boiling point after Cobra confronts the crew about the cleanliness of the shop.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Congratulations, You Played Yourself

Mon, Oct 31, 2016

Don brings his two baby mamas together in hopes of uniting his family, but Whitney has no intention of making nice. Ryan celebrates his 30th birthday in style with a Great Gatsby themed bash, but the celebration comes to a halt when Van confronts Cobra about her behavior. And Danielle's boyfriend Terrence makes a fool of himself when his jealousy gets the best of him.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Cobra Gets Rattled

Mon, Nov 7, 2016

Don receives some life-shattering news that could send him back into a spiral. Charmaine is determined to improve her financial situation and auditions to be a radio DJ. In the wake of one of the deadliest weekends in Chicago history, Phor heads into the studio with one of hip hop's top rappers to record a song about peace. When Cobra's behavior becomes questionable, Ryan is forced to make a tough decision about her future at 9 Mag.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Basic People Have Threesomes

Mon, Nov 14, 2016

With his jail sentence looming, Don pushes up his wedding date. Kat hosts her first art show, but things turn sour when Phor shows up with the woman he cheated on Kat with. Van's relationship is tested after he confesses to his girlfriend that he's not a one-woman kind of guy. Phor's girlfriend Nikki confronts Kat about her attitude at a 9 Mag party-and things get physical.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Que Grande

Mon, Nov 21, 2016

The 9 Mag crew heads to the Dominican Republic for Don's wedding. Kat confronts Phor about cheating on her when they were together. Van's threesome goes horribly wrong when his girlfriend brings a surprise guest to share in on the fun. And Don gets a little too friendly with a stripper, jeopardizing his wedding to Ashley.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Team Don

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

Ashley arrives in the DR for her wedding day and enlists her brother to spy on Don's bachelor party. Terrence crashes Don's wedding weekend and gives Danielle an ultimatum-him or 9 Mag. And Ashley threatens to call off the wedding when she sees scandalous photos of Don at his bachelor party.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ The New Barack and Michelle Obama

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

Ryan battles his staff over their growing disrespect towards him. Don and Ashley's marital bliss is threatened. Kat leaves Chicago for LA. Van starts a brawl at the 9Mag anniversary party. Ashley starts trouble with Charmaine.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ You Need Jesus

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

Ryan makes a controversial move to assert his authority. Ashley looks to the heavens to help Don control his anger. Danielle confronts Kat about being a bad friend. Van discovers he's been intentionally locked out of the shop.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ The Return of Cobra

Wed, Aug 2, 2017

Charmaine's birthday party turns sour when Danielle confronts Ryan. While Ryan heads to Philly for a tattoo convention, Van and Danielle take over the shop. Ryan rehires a former employee. Kat shocks the crew when she unexpectedly shows up in Chicago.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Kat's Back

Wed, Aug 9, 2017

Kat invites the crew to a lake house. Charmaine's job is in jeopardy after a night of hard partying. Nikki learns that Phor sent Kat roses. Ryan and Van come to blows. Charmaine is shocked when she discovers two unlikely people hooking up.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Work Is Work, But Can You Twerk?

Wed, Aug 16, 2017

The crew is smitten when Ryan hires a new female tattoo artist. Phor's peace offering sends Nikki over the edge. Don explodes when Ashley gives him a taste of his own medicine.Things get messy when Lily hooks up with a fellow employee.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ This One Time at Van Camp

Wed, Aug 23, 2017

Danielle reveals an explosive secret about Kat. JR and Lily take their relationship to the next level. Van freaks out when Jenn mentions the "m" word. Charmaine grills Ryan about Kat. And all hell breaks loose at Phor's concert.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ My Cousin Janelle

Wed, Aug 30, 2017

Don starts his new career as a piercer at 9Mag. Charmaine's mom gives her devastating news. Phor attempts to reconnect with family. Cobra gets turned on by her new roommate. Nikki goes ballistic when Phor's alleged cousin, Janelle, shows up.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Surprise, I'm Pregnant!

Don freaks out after Ashley gives him shocking news. Lily and Cobra come to blows. Van struggles to deal with the fallout from his breakup. When Ryan throws a party for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Charmaine seizes an opportunity to get her job back.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ I Like My Tamales Real

Wed, Sep 13, 2017

Lily jeopardizes her relationship with JR. Cobra confronts Ryan about a rumor on the internet. Van has a questionable plan to win Jenn back. Danielle throws a fashion show to help promote her new fashion blog. Ryan is rushed to the emergency room.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Freeze My FUPA!

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

Ryan triumphantly returns to the shop after a major health scare. JR learns disturbing information about his relationship with Lily. Phor questions his career as a tattoo artist. And Lily takes down Cobra after she meddles in her relationship.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Lola from NOLA

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

Kat questions her life in LA. Lily tries to turn the shop against Cobra. Charmaine's relationship is on rocky ground when her career takes priority over Neek. Nikki's jealousy rears its ugly head again. Don blows up after hearing the crew bully Cobra

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ I Feel Like Beyonce

Wed, Oct 25, 2017

Ryan is devastated when an injury prevents him from tatting his childhood idols. Charmaine tries to persuade Cobra to stay at 9Mag. Jenn's inadvertent nip slip sends Van over the edge. A photo shoot for a major tattoo magazine nearly gets derailed.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ Chi-Cabo: Part 2

Wed, Nov 8, 2017

Cobra is faced with a tough decision when Phor tells her the truth about Velvet. Lily attempts to reunite with the sisters she hasn't seen since her father's murder. Kat decides it's time Rachel knows the truth.

15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ My Little Sir Brumfield

Wed, Nov 15, 2017

Ryan tries to salvage his relationship with Rachel, while Phor and Nikki take theirs to new heights. The crew throws Kat a surprise birthday party at 9Mag behind Ryan's back. JR goes ham when Lily brings the guy she cheated on him with to the shop.

16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ I Cleared My Truth

Wed, Nov 22, 2017

The crew hatches a plan to get Kat to come back to 9Mag. Ashley throws a tantrum at her gender reveal party. Charmaine's dreams of movie stardom hang in the balance. Kat confronts Ryan over what happened at the lake house.

17Season 3

S3.E17 ∙ Everybody Loves Kat

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

Ryan blows up after his staff betrays him. When Neek accepts a project in Africa, Charmaine goes to extreme lengths to keep him in Chicago. Lily hooks up with another 9Mag tattoo artist. Don's world is turned upside when he gets news about his sister

18Season 3

S3.E18 ∙ Go Ahead, Becky

Wed, Dec 6, 2017

The girls grill Kat and Lily about their hook up. Everyone puts their differences aside to honor Don's sister. Lily opens up to JR about her past. Ryan invites the crew to yet another a lake house to make amends, but things go left when Kat shows up.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ The Takeover Begins

Wed, May 30, 2018

After Kat's banishment, Ryan has disappeared. 9 Mag grapples with the new status quo. Phor plays the biggest show of his rap career. A snapchat video finally makes Ashley leave Don. Van tries to keep his temper in check as Ryan drops a bomb on 9 Mag.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ 9MAG Is Dead

Wed, Jun 6, 2018

Ryan questions his decision to leave 9Mag while Van tries to save the shop. Ashley comes face to face with Don's side piece and Lily has to contend with her past. Danielle returns to Chicago with the news. Phor gets the opportunity of a lifetime.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Tom, Dick, and Cobra

Wed, Jun 13, 2018

Ryan surprises Rachel with his new venture while Van debuts his side hustle for the city of Chicago. Ashley contemplates taking the kids to Texas to clear her head leaving Don behind to fight for his family.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ A Whole New Squad

Wed, Jun 20, 2018

While the 9MAG crew is at a loss, Lily makes moves to bring the shop back from the dead. Charmaine blind-sides Danielle with details of Terrence's hookup. Van is shaken about his baby girl's new boyfriend. Ryan takes a stance with a new shop.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ New Lease, New Reese

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

Ryan starts a new shop but faces a learning curve when bringing in a new staff. Lily hires a new artist, which does not fly with Charmaine, who brought Dani back to the shop. Nikki throws Phor a surprise party.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ The HBIC

Wed, Jul 11, 2018

Charmaine makes a power grab for Loyal Ink, dividing the crew even further. Don faces huge repercussions after getting arrested for a DUI. Dani and Terrence's relationship continues to heat up.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ White Tacticals

Wed, Jul 18, 2018

Charmaine establishes the "rules" as she continues as H.B.I.C., causing Lily and Reese to rebel. Ryan reveals a long awaited Mother's Day surprise for Rachel. And Van has a big blow up with Jenn.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Do The Hussle

Wed, Jul 25, 2018

Loyal Ink holds an official grand opening, Don and Ashley reassess their marriage after Ashdon goes to the hospital, and Charmaine nabs a Nipsey Hussle radio interview.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Barbie Tingz

Wed, Aug 1, 2018

Phor leaves Chicago to pursue his music dreams in L.A. Ryan joins him with plans to rebuild the 9Mag brand. The gang discovers a news article implicating Ryan in the shop shoot out. Ryan gets advice from a super celebrity client.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ All Phor One

Wed, Aug 8, 2018

Phor arrives in Jamaica with the 9MAG crew for a performance of a lifetime. Loyal Ink's plan to surprise him fails when they bring too much of their Chicago baggage with them.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ The Last Supper

Wed, Aug 15, 2018

9Mag and Loyal Ink's trip to Jamaica takes a turn for the worse. Phor's dream of being on stage in Jamaica is deferred. Don has something special planned for Ashley to win her back. 9Mag and Loyal Ink finally come face to face.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ Neek and You Shall Find

Wed, Aug 29, 2018

Ryan hires a manager to get the new 9MAG back on track, Charmaine makes a disastrous first impression on Neek's mom, and Junior's girlfriend tries to clear his name.

15Season 4

S4.E15 ∙ Im the New You

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

After quitting Loyal Ink, Lily decides to make other moves. Cobra takes on a new hobby of becoming a luchador. After Phor hits a breaking point in LA, he looks to Ryan for some ink therapy. Charmaine and Ryan come face to face.

16Season 4

S4.E16 ∙ Welcome to 9Mag... Again!

Wed, Sep 19, 2018

Nikki confronts Phor about sending sexts to another woman, Charmaine thinks she might be pregnant, and Ryan makes a play to take over Loyal Ink.

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ 9MAG is Forever

Wed, Jan 2, 2019

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2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ Give Me A Smoothie Gina

Wed, Jan 9, 2019

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3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ Tattoo Shop of Horrors

Wed, Jan 16, 2019

Don has taken over as manager and tensions are building between him and Brittany. Ryan invites an artist from California to come tattoo at the shop, and throws a Halloween party. Van hires an apprentice that rubs everyone the wrong way.

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ Michael Jackson Is Alive!

Wed, Jan 23, 2019

Charmaine takes the 9MAG crew to Vegas for a tattoo convention in an attempt to prove her worth to Ryan; when Van's apprentice shows up, everyone speculates on where she's going to be sleeping at night.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ Potato with a Scarf On

Wed, Feb 13, 2019

Junior is officially back at 9MAG and Charmaine hooks Ryan up with a celebrity client, Erica Mena. Bella reconnects with an old flame, and the gang gets together for a 9MAG Friendsgiving.

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ I Didn't Say I Hate Her (I Just Don't Like Her)

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

All of 9MAG reacts to what happened on Friendsgiving; Junior gets in touch with himself and his past; Don expands his horizons; Charmaine outs Lily as a racist.

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ I Hope You Make It To America

Wed, Feb 27, 2019

Ryan gets an ominous call for a meeting from the building management to discuss the future of 9MAG; Lily uses her break from the shop to focus on her art.

13Season 5

S5.E13 ∙ Team Bonding

Tue, Jun 18, 2019

When Ryan decides to treat the new 9Mag and old 9Mag to a team building trip in Miami, Charmaine questions her future with 9Mag and an emotional Ryan releases some pent-up anger towards the OGs.

14Season 5

S5.E14 ∙ From Chi-Ami to Sky-Ami

Tue, Jun 25, 2019

Mandatory team bonding pays off as Charmaine and Lily put years of beef behind them but Charmaine also faces a heartbreaking decision.

15Season 5

S5.E15 ∙ The Cover-Up Is Worse Than the Crime

Tue, Jul 2, 2019

Van defends himself and his artwork against a few unhappy clients causing legal trouble for Ryan. While Don and Ashley view houses at the top of their non-existent budget, a familiar face returns for a second chance at life and love at 9MAG.

16Season 5

S5.E16 ∙ What Is This, A Reunion Show?

Tue, Jul 9, 2019

Past and present members of the 9MAG crew attend the Chicago Tattoo Convention, where they dig up old conspiracy theories and drag old rivalries to the ground.

17Season 5

S5.E17 ∙ The Steve Harvey Show

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

After showing no remorse for tarnishing the 9MAG brand at the Chicago Tattoo Convention, Van fires Lily. Charmaine goes back on her word forcing Neek to give her an ultimatum. Ryan and Phor fly to LA for an appearance on the Steve Harvey show.

18Season 5

S5.E18 ∙ Deja Vu

Tue, Jul 23, 2019

Charmaine returns to 9MAG in hopes of getting her job back, Van takes his daughter on a college tour, and Don asks Ashley for another chance at a perfect wedding. A rumor started by an unlikely source gains legs quickly.

19Season 5

S5.E19 ∙ The Vianna and the Long Haitian

Tue, Jul 30, 2019

Neek plans to surprise Charmaine in South Carolina with a marriage proposal and invites the crew along for the event. A few unexpected guests and a history lesson force everyone to revisit the past and be grateful for the present.

20Season 5

S5.E20 ∙ Period, End of Sentence

Tue, Aug 6, 2019

Charmaine is busy with her engagement and attempting to squash the rumors about her hooking up with Van, and Ryan makes a difficult decision about the old 9MAG.

1Season 6

S6.E1 ∙ The Future Is Female

Wed, Dec 4, 2019

Charmaine bounces back with a shop of her own, with London's hottest black female tattoo artist by her side. Ryan's business excels as his personal life struggles. Don and Ashley get unexpected news.

5Season 6

S6.E5 ∙ My Big Fat Neek Wedding

Wed, Jan 1, 2020

After a fight between her artists, Charmaine starts to see the cracks in 2nd City Ink. Don helps Phor deal with a potential bombshell while the tension between Charmaine and Ryan comes to a head when one of her artists considers switching teams.

7Season 6

S6.E7 ∙ It's So Hard to Say Goodbye

Wed, Jan 15, 2020

As Charmaine prepares for her mother's funeral, concerns grow for her Dad - who's struggling to come to terms with Glenda's death. The 2nd City crew and Ryan head to New Orleans for the burial, but Don and Phor are not invited. Back in Chicago, Prince brokers a truce with his ex, and Phor spends quality time with his alleged daughter.

8Season 6

S6.E8 ∙ The Itty-Bitty Kitty Committee

Wed, Jan 22, 2020

The gang turns up on Bourbon Street in the spirit of Glenda. Kitty considers Charmaine's job offer, but Jess is left in the dark. Don helps Phor get answers about his potential daughter while legal trouble complicates Prince's family life forcing him to make a tough decision.

9Season 6

S6.E9 ∙ Episode #6.9

Wed, Jan 29, 2020

Kitty lands in Chicago with a splash, making waves with the 2nd City crew. Tensions reach a boiling point when Jess confronts Char about Kitty's role at 2nd City. Ashley finally takes her marital matters into her own hands.

10Season 6

S6.E10 ∙ Don's Latest Snapchat Video

Wed, Feb 5, 2020

Ashley reveals the real reason she left Don. Jess flies back to London. Fly drops off Prince at the courthouse to turn himself in. Charmaine finds out the gender of her baby. The Chicago Tribune article drops and Van pops up to talk to Charmaine.

12Season 6

S6.E12 ∙ Rumor Had It

Wed, Feb 19, 2020

Charmaine and Kitty hustle to get 2nd City Ink ready for its inspection, Phor gets the results of his paternity test, and Ryan has a realization about his love life.

13Season 6

S6.E13 ∙ Episode #6.13

Wed, May 6, 2020

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14Season 6

S6.E14 ∙ Episode #6.14

Mon, Jul 13, 2020

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15Season 6

S6.E15 ∙ Other Side of the Pond

Mon, Jul 6, 2020

Char struggles to find balance between the shop and maternity leave while the official countdown to Nola begins; back at the shop, Kitty is caught off guard by Jess' surprise to elevate things at 2nd City.

1Season 7

S7.E1 ∙ Ready to Reclaim Our Time

Mon, Oct 4, 2021

Ryan deals with fallout from his actions, Charmaine juggles work while keeping her family first, Don faces a health scare, and Phor questions his future as he gets ready for fatherhood.

2Season 7

S7.E2 ∙ Second Episode, Second City

Mon, Oct 11, 2021

Ryan faces the possible end of his friendship with Anthony, Charmaine has doubts when Miss Kitty invites Draya back to 2nd City Ink, and Phor attempts to make peace with Nina's mom.

3Season 7

S7.E3 ∙ What Happened with Us?

Mon, Oct 18, 2021

Draya and Kitty encourage Charmaine to delegate, Phor tries to solidify his coparenting situation before Nina's baby arrives, and the grand opening of Don's gym doesn't go as planned.

4Season 7

S7.E4 ∙ Always and Phorever

Mon, Oct 25, 2021

9MAG and 2nd City Ink prep for a local tattoo convention, Draya objects to paying booth rental fees to Charmaine, and Phor becomes a dad.

5Season 7

S7.E5 ∙ Pros and Conventions

Mon, Nov 1, 2021

Ryan mediates as Draya and Charmaine feud at the convention, Phor and Nina get off to a promising start as coparents, and Ceaser's presence at the convention upsets Kitty.

6Season 7

S7.E6 ∙ This Platform Is Black Ink Crew

Mon, Nov 8, 2021

Steven balances his friendship with Kitty against a guest spot offer at 9MAG, Prince feels unappreciated at 2nd City Ink, and Ryan calls a meeting of both shops to unify the crew.

7Season 7

S7.E7 ∙ Is There a Doctor in the House?

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

9MAG hosts a health event for the community, Ryan's friends and family rally around him as he takes part in a therapy retreat, and Charmaine deals with a devastating loss.

8Season 7

S7.E8 ∙ A Prince Among Women

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

Charmaine and Don both have exciting news to share, Steven finds himself on the outs with Ryan and 9MAG, and Prince reaches a breaking point with 2nd City Ink.

9Season 7

S7.E9 ∙ Did You Make That Comment About Charmaine?

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

Ryan organizes a retreat for the 9MAG and 2nd City Ink crews to improve team relationships, but Charmaine continues to butt heads with Prince and Draya.

10Season 7