The BEST episodes of Black Ink Crew: New York season 5

Every episode of Black Ink Crew: New York season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Ink Crew: New York season 5!

A chronicle of the daily operations and staff drama of an expanding Harlem tattoo empire that serves a growing celebrity clientele.

Last Updated: 12/13/2024Network: VH1Status: Continuing
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8.03
172 votes

#1 - Say It, Don't Spray It

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/2017

Ceaser learns something shocking about his relationship with Dutchess; after the loss of their baby, Richard's wife, Nikki, hits her breaking point; Kitty attempts to make peace with Dutchess; Bae is caught up in a new romance.

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7.97
163 votes

#2 - Ruff Times

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/19/2017

Sky shares big news; Ceaser attempts damage control with Miss Kitty; Sky pitches her new workout; Donna believes Sky does not deserve her promotion.

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7.93
183 votes

#3 - Black Ink Crew Atlanta

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/2017

In the Season 5 finale, Miss Kitty refuses to back down from Dutchess; Ceaser continues to cozy up to Karlie Redd; Richard must decide whether to save his marriage; and Ceaser throws a huge bash to celebrate the newest shop in his franchise.

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7.88
181 votes

#4 - The Grand Re-Opening

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/2017

The crew celebrate the grand re-opening of Black Ink. Later, Ted is on the defense as Melody makes a power play to become manager; O'S**t reveals information about Nikki; and Melody catches Ceaser in a compromising position.

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7.86
160 votes

#5 - Miss Kitty, P.I.

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2017

The crew parties on a boat off the coast of Puerto Rico; Ceaser exposes the truth about Nikki's past; Melody and Lalo commit; Dutchess makes a plea.

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7.83
166 votes

#6 - The Ring Didn't Mean a Thing

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2017

Ceaser is shocked when Dutchess leaves him; Sky asks her female co-workers for a very personal favor; Walt and Sky introduce Young Bae to online dating; Sky fears for her safety when a man from her past shows up at the shop.

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7.80
171 votes

#7 - Ride The Sky Train

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/1/2017

The crew takes Ceaser to Miami for some sun, sand and senoritas; Richard battles it out in court with Kathie over custody of their son; Dutchess receives a disturbing phone call that has her questioning her decision to leave NYC.

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7.79
107 votes

#8 - Puppies Are Magic

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2017

The crew tries to persuade Ceaser to reopen the shop. Dutchess returns to New York and makes a shocking discovery on Ceaser’s computer. A friendsgiving celebration turns sour when Sky attacks Teddy about his behavior.

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7.79
141 votes

#9 - Bianca

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2017

Ceaser is forced to confront his employees after learning that Kitty was jumped. A rumor sends Young Bae into attack mode. Nikki finally agrees to let Richard work at 113th. Sky concocts a crazy plan to get Donna back.

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7.78
123 votes

#10 - He Signs Your Checks...

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/5/2017

Ceaser and the crew attend DMX's birthday party; Sky wants to prevent Kitty from becoming Ceaser's new woman; someone from Nikki's past shows up; a fancy dinner ends in a trashed table.

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7.77
173 votes

#11 - Foodie With the Booty

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/2017

Miss Kitty confronts Ceaser about sleeping with Allison; Richard rushes to the hospital; Dutchess gets her groove back.

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7.77
159 votes

#12 - Buenos Dias Puerto Rico!

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/2017

The crew head to Puerto Rico, but a massive screw-up from Teddy threatens to derail the entire trip. Later, Melody loses her cool when Lalo refuses to make the ultimate commitment; and Ceaser and Dutchess come face-to-face.

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7.75
105 votes

#13 - The Wilds Of New Jersey

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2017

The crew head out on a camping trip for some team-building exercises, but all hell breaks loose when an unexpected visitor arrives. Later, Dutchess demands proof of Ceaser's affair; and Sky and Donna discover dark secrets from Nikki's past.

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7.69
144 votes

#14 - Dushi or Don't She

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2017

Walt tries to persuade Richard to deal with his legal matters; and Ceaser's caught off guard when Donna demands her job back. Later, Dutchess returns to New York City to celebrate her magazine cover.

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7.65
124 votes

#15 - Teddy's Playhouse

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2017

O'S**t returns to Harlem with a new name and love interest. Later, Ted transforms Ceaser's old office and hires a new tattoo artist; and Kitty instigates a brawl after insulting the 113th shop.

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7.55
154 votes

#16 - Welcome to Hell

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2017

Dutchess plans a 24-hour tattoo-a-thon, but a fight between Sky and Tiffany causes trouble; Nikki races to the Bronx courthouse; Donna sells an asset.

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7.47
167 votes

#17 - Serving Wedding Realness

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2017

Sky gets stitches after Tiffany confronts her about her attitude. Later, Melody hopes to return to Black Ink; Sky tells Ceaser a secret; and Richard and Nikki's wedding celebration takes a turn for the worse.

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7.26
130 votes

#18 - Hail Ceaser!

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2017

In the Season 5 premiere, Ceaser holds a grand-opening party at his new shop. Later, Teddy takes on the role of executive manager of 113th; and Donna's furious to discover that Max is still involved with his ex.