The BEST episodes of Black Ink Crew: Chicago season 3

Every episode of Black Ink Crew: Chicago season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Ink Crew: Chicago season 3!

In the streets of Chicago, success is the only way out. Black Ink Crew: Chicago follows a passionate and ambitious group of friends — tattoo artists at 9Mag — through the unforgiving streets of Chicago as they band together to create new identities for themselves, their families, and their business.

Last Updated: 12/15/2024Network: VH1Status: Continuing
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8.05
76 votes

#1 - 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.

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8.02
110 votes

#2 - 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.

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7.99
116 votes

#3 - The New Barack and Michelle Obama

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2017

Ryan battles his staff over their growing disrespect; Don and Ashley's marital bliss becomes threatened; Kat leaves Chicago; Van starts a brawl; Ashley starts trouble with Charmaine.

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7.96
71 votes

#4 - I Feel Like Beyonce

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/25/2017

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

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7.95
64 votes

#5 - My Little Sir Brumfield

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/15/2017

Ryan tries salvaging his relationship with Rachel; Phor and Nikki take their relationship to new heights; the crew throws Kat a surprise birthday party behind Ryan's back.

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7.93
88 votes

#6 - The Return Of Cobra

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2017

Charmaine’s roller disco-themed birthday party turns sour when Danielle confronts Ryan about firing her. While Ryan heads to Philly for a prestigious tattoo convention, Van and Danielle take over the shop and make some radical changes. Ryan causes a melee after he rehires a former employee. And Kat shocks the crew when she unexpectedly shows up in Chicago with a plan to get everyone back together.

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7.93
107 votes

#7 - One Time At Van Camp

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2017

Danielle reveals a secret about Kat; JR and Lily take their relationship to the next level; Van freaks out when Jenn mentions the "m" word; and Charmaine questions Ryan about Kat. Also: problems arise at Phor's concert.

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7.90
78 votes

#8 - Lola From Nola

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/18/2017

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.

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7.88
119 votes

#9 - You Need Jesus

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2017

Ryan makes a move to assert his authority; Ashley wants Don to control his anger; Danielle confronts Kat about being a bad friend; Van gets locked out of the shop.

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7.86
103 votes

#10 - Surprise, I'm Pregnant!

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/6/2017

Don freaks out after Ashley reveals shocking news; Lily and Cobra come to blows; Van struggles to deal with the aftermath of his breakup; Ryan throws a party for hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

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7.83
64 votes

#11 - Everybody Loves Kat

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/29/2017

Ryan blows up after his staff betrays him; Neek accepts a project in Africa and Charmaine goes to extreme lengths to keep him in Chicago; Lily hooks up with another 9Mag tattoo artist.

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7.77
109 votes

#12 - I Like My Tamales Real

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2017

Lily jeopardizes her relationship with JR; Cobra confronts Ryan about an Internet rumor; Van devises a plan to win Jenn back; Danielle throws a fashion show.

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7.76
71 votes

#13 - Cleared My Truth

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/22/2017

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.

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7.76
82 votes

#14 - Chi-Cabo Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/8/2017

Cobra needs to make a tough decision; Lily tries to reunite with her sisters; Kat decides that Rachel needs to know the truth.

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7.71
121 votes

#15 - Work Is Work, But Can You Twerk?

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2017

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.

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7.62
85 votes

#16 - Chi-Cabo Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/1/2017

The 9Mag Cabo couples retreat is off to a great start until Lily takes things a little too far. Will Ryan leave the trip early?

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7.59
82 votes

#17 - Sneak Peak

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/9/2017

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. This episode was suppose to be a Sneak Peak. It turned our to be an hour long!

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7.34
99 votes

#18 - My Cousin Jamelle

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/30/2017

Don starts his new career as a piercer at 9Mag. Charmaine’s mom gives her devastating news. Phor attempts to reconnect with family. Cobra is attracted to her new roommate. Nikki goes ballistic

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