The WORST episodes of Black Ink Crew: Chicago

#1 - What Is This, A Reunion Show?

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/9/2019

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.

#2 - Some People Like Cake, Some People do not Like Cake

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/29/2020

Sparks fly when Ashley is pushed to the edge and explodes after failing to sort out her issues with Don. Meanwhile, tension brews when Charmaine unexpectedly gives Jess the boot in order to make Kitty a major part of 2nd City Ink, leading to a tense standoff between the ladies over the issue.

#3 - The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/22/2020

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 Prince makes a tough decision.

#4 - It's So Hard to Say Goodbye

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/15/2020

Charmaine prepares for her mother's funeral.

#5 - Glenda

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/8/2020

a black cloud settles over 2nd City Ink when Charmaine unexpectedly suffers the devastating loss of her mother Glenda. Meanwhile, Phor finally comes face to face with his potential teenage child for the first time, and Ryan start to realize that he’s responsible for most of the fractured relationships in his life.

#6 - My Big Fat Neek Wedding

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/1/2020

Phor is hit with news that he has a seventeen year-old child that he never knew about, and Fly pulls a shady move by trying to link-up with 9Mag on the low. Meanwhile, eyebrows raise when Phor’s ex Nikki unexpectedly pops up at Rachel’s event, and tension brews between Charmaine and Ryan after Fly’s disloyalty is exposed.

#7 - Second City, Welcome Kitty

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/2019

Ryan moves up and moves on with a rumored fling visiting from out of town. Don's plan to help Phor and Ryan find love in the club goes left when Ashley crashes the party with her single friends. Zach's arrogance pushes Fly to his breaking point.

#8 - World's Best Dad!

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/2019

Charmaine announces her pregnancy to the 2nd City crew and tries to appease her unhappy mother-in-law; Jess announces a pajama party at her house and gets a dose of reality.

#9 - Proper Excited

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/2019

Ryan's business excels as his personal life struggles. Don and Ashley get unexpected news. Zach brokers a deal with Draya.

#10 - The Future is Female

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/4/2019

Charmaine bounces back with a shop of her own, with London's hottest black female tattoo artist by her side.

#11 - Period End of Sentence

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/6/2019

On the season finale, Ryan decides that it’s about time to make a major change at 9MAG and Don is just the one to make it. Meanwhile, the happiest day of Charmaine’s life is overshadowed by a scandalous rumor that won’t die.

#12 - The Vianna and the Long Haitian

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/30/2019

Neek plans to surprise Charmaine in South Carolina with a marriage proposal and invites the crew along for the event.

#13 - Deja Vu

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/23/2019

Charmaine returns to 9MAG in hopes of getting her job back; Van takes his daughter on a college tour; Don asks Ashley for another chance at a perfect wedding.

#14 - 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.

#15 - Don's Latest Snapchat Video

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/5/2020

Ashley reveals the real reason she left Don.

#16 - The Cover Up is Worse Than the Crime

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/2/2019

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.

#17 - From Chi-ami to Sky-ami

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/25/2019

#18 - 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.

#19 - Ryantology

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/11/2019

Ryan gives Lily a second chance and a job at the new 9MAG, Charmaine grows increasingly frustrated with Van's lack of leadership, and Bella worries about her financial future.

#20 - Don't Come for Queen Latifah

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/4/2019

#21 - 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.

#22 - 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.

#23 - Didn’t Say I Hate Her, I Just Don’t Like Her

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2019

Junior connects with himself and his past, and Charmaine puts Lily on blast as a racist. Meanwhile, all of 9MAG reacts to what happened on Friendsgiving, and Don tries to expand his horizons.

#24 - Potato with a Scarf On

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

#25 - 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.