The BEST episodes of Black Ink Crew: Chicago

#1 - Is This The End?

Season 7 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/11/2022

Ryan continues to struggle with the business, leaving 9MAG at a crossroads; Prince and Draya have family obligations motivating them to take action; Kitty has new plans for her future.

#2 - It's all Relative

Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/6/2022

Tensions reach new levels between Phor and Nina in the aftermath of the lingerie party; as construction gets underway at 9MAG, Ceci goes missing without a word, leaving the shop to worry and wonder what's going on; Draya takes a DNA test.

#3 - I Hope You Make It to America

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2019

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; Charmaine decides to organize a protest.

#4 - Fright of Our Lives

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/23/2022

Ryan confronts his grandmother's passing and realises he's been spread too thin between work and family; as several mysterious encounters with the ghost of 9MAG start to worry the crew,

#5 - The Takeover Begins

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2018

After Kat's banishment, Ryan has disappeared.

#6 - Phor

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2019

After Jenn and Van’s Las Vegas chapel disaster, Charmaine tries to get the trip back on track with one last Vegas 9MAG pool party; Jenn and Van hash it out; Lily finally confronts Junior and Adriana; Phor spirals into a dark place.

#7 - I Love Lisa and Lisa Loves Me Back

Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/27/2022

Draya gives Phor a permanent reminder of the man he's becoming; Kitty adds "babysitter" to her resume; Prince is in the market for the next woman of his dreams; Don and Ashley have a heated disagreement over the state of their marriage.

#8 - I'm the New You

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/12/2018

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.

#9 - All Phor One

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/8/2018

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.

#10 - Give Me A Smoothie Gina

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2019

#11 - Welcome to 9Mag...Again!

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/19/2018

Ryan makes a shocking move that will have serious consequences for 9Mag and Loyal Ink; Phor struggles to keep both his music career and relationship afloat; a furious Don makes an announcement that will change the direction of Loyal Ink forever.

#12 - Tattoo Shop Of Horrors

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2019

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; Van hires an apprentice that rubs everyone the wrong way.

#13 - Neek And You Shall Find

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/29/2018

Neek’s mom goes off on Charmaine upon meeting her for the first time due to her inappropriate attire, and blood starts to boil as Junior’s new girlfriend stirs up fresh drama at Loyal Ink. Meanwhile with construction behind schedule, Ryan hires a powerhouse manager to get 9MAG back in business.

#14 - Potato with a Scarf On

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2019

#15 - Congratulations, You Played Yourself

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2016

Don attempts to unite his family; Ryan celebrates his 30th birthday; Van confronts Cobra about her behavior.

#16 - A New Kat itude

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2016

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.

#17 - 9MAG Is Forever

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2019

#18 - She’s Here If You Evenita

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2019

Junior arrives in Las Vegas to take the guys out for a spin on the Strip, and Shine contemplates giving up his guest artist spot at 9MAG. Things get awkward for everyone when Van and Jenn decide to head to the altar.

#19 - Lacuna Matata

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2019

Don's rising acting career takes him away from Chicago, Neek helps Charmaine expand her brand, and the reveal of Ryan's new shop comes with a major bombshell.

#20 - Go Ahead, Becky

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/6/2017

Ryan invites the crew to yet another a lake house to make amends, but things go left when Kat shows up and demands to be rehired at 9Mag.

#21 - Team Bonding!

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/18/2019

The new 9MAG and the old 9MAG head to Miami for team-building, Charmaine struggles to find happiness, and Ryan reveals his feelings about the old team.

#22 - Kat’s Back

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2017

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.

#23 - 9Mag Is Dead

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2018

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 news. Phor gets the opportunity of a lifetime.

#24 - The Steve Harvey Show

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/16/2019

Van fires Lily after she tarnishes the 9MAG brand at the tattoo convention; Neek gives Charmaine an ultimatum; Ryan and Phor fly to Los Angeles.

#25 - Ready to Reclaim Our Time

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2021

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.