The WORST episodes of Black Ink Crew: New York

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

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

Last Updated: 3/24/2023Network:VH1
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The Last Supper
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#1 - The Last Supper

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2022

Ceaser makes a public announcement about changes at the shop; Tatti gets a cold lesson in humility from Bae; Krystal takes a stand that could have lasting implications for Rok; employees are thrown for a loop when Ceaser makes a surprising decision.

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Meet the Press
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#2 - Meet the Press

Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/28/2022

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Battle of the Tattoo Titans
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#3 - Battle of the Tattoo Titans

Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2022

NY, Chicago and Compton come together to compete for the title of Black Ink's Tattoo Titan.

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Silicone Valley
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6.33
3 votes

#4 - Silicone Valley

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/28/2022

In the fallout of the court's decision, Ceaser steps into another crisis when Suzette learns she's facing serious health issues; Spyder celebrates his good health news by hosting a COVID-safe party.

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So Much for a Mental Health Day
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6.71
7 votes

#5 - So Much for a Mental Health Day

Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/2022

Chaos ensues when the 125th artists merge with the Brooklyn shop; a startling revelation about Rok causes Ted and Puma to panic; Bux makes the situation with Spyder worse; Ceaser announces an out-of-town trip and Tatti goes MIA.

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This Is Not a Talk Show
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6.78
23 votes

#6 - This Is Not a Talk Show

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/6/2015

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Black Ink & Harlem Are Like PB&J
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7.00
5 votes

#7 - Black Ink & Harlem Are Like PB&J

Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2022

Ceaser is forced to make a hard decision about 125th; Bux gets an unexpected visitor at the shop that rocks his world and his friendship; Alex holds auditions for his OnlyFans and is blown away by their talents.

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Houston, We Have a Problem
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7.00
9 votes

#8 - Houston, We Have a Problem

Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/25/2022

After Ceaser's talk with Ted and Puma, it's time for him to take on the other problem child. While Puma continues to handle things at home, Quani tries to find her independence and herself.

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Equanimity
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7.00
4 votes

#9 - Equanimity

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/4/2022

Puma takes his family and in-laws on a luxury "glamping" trip on the land he co-owns at Chace Village; Ceaser invites Black Ink Chicago's very own Van to look after the shop while he confronts Suzette in Atlanta about their relationship.

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Customer Service 101
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7.00
5 votes

#10 - Customer Service 101

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/14/2022

Bae finds out that her client from the tattoo competition had a negative experience with the Girls' Team; Ted and Krystal start preparing for an upcoming music video; Ceaser fixes the failed Puma Production by bringing in an old friend.

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Paris, Bitches!
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7.11
27 votes

#11 - Paris, Bitches!

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/9/2015

Ceaser has second thoughts about his ex-flame. Meanwhile, Sky sets out to teach Ceaser a lesson about love. Also: A baby arrives.

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Premiere
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7.13
24 votes

#12 - Premiere

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/2015

Black Ink Crew on VH1 returns for another crazy season of tattoos, "mixxxys", mayhem, and madness. The weather is heating up, and so is the drama

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Sky Is the New Black
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7.20
20 votes

#13 - Sky Is the New Black

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2015

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No Leg to Stand On
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7.21
28 votes

#14 - No Leg to Stand On

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2015

Ceaser and Dutchess arrive at the shop after going missing for several days. Meanwhile, Walt reconnects with his family, and tension soars when Donna and Anya meet for lunch.

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You Got Served, Son!
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7.22
63 votes

#15 - You Got Served, Son!

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2013

The aftermath of O'S**t's firing is starting to hit Ceaser where it hurts the most.in his pockets. Sassy is contemplates leaving the chaos of the shop for more stability in the corporate world. Outside of the shop Alex, Dutchess, and Sassy anticipate modeling in an upcoming fashion show. Puma discovers O'S**t's life has spiraled out of control with the biggest blow yet: losing his daughter and eviction from his apartment. Alex moves forward with her feelings for Ted, but at a cost to her friendship with Dutchess and Sassy.

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Black Is Beautiful
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7.25
4 votes

#16 - Black Is Beautiful

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/21/2022

Ceaser recruits an old friend to spearhead a Black Ink Is Beautiful ad campaign, Spyder anxiously awaits his MRI results, and multiple family emergencies shock the crew.

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Hail Ceaser!
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7.26
130 votes

#17 - 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.

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Season 2 Finale
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7.26
19 votes

#18 - Season 2 Finale

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/28/2014

What better way to celebrate Sky, the "Queen of the Mixxxy's" birthday, than a full-blown, old school, mixxxy party at Black Ink? While the rest of the crew is in full party-planning mode, Dutchess confronts her fears under the knife.

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All You Did Was Mess Up My Hair
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7.27
22 votes

#19 - All You Did Was Mess Up My Hair

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/13/2015

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Runner Up for Mother Teresa Number 2
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7.28
50 votes

#20 - Runner Up for Mother Teresa Number 2

Season 7 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/24/2019

Sky hosts her twerk fashion show in Los Angeles; Ceaser comes face to face with Puma, his biggest enemy; Krystal confronts her estranged father; Donna taunts Ceaser from the fashion show stage.

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In the Dirty, Dirty
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7.30
27 votes

#21 - In the Dirty, Dirty

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2013

While Dutchess and Ceaser hit the road for the Dirty South, O'S**t is left in charge of the shop, and he has that s**t handled! Clients come in one after the other, and Black Ink is making more money that it has seen in ages. Down in North Carolina, Cease faces a guy's worst nightmare while meeting Dutchess's family. What began as a "small family dinner" turns into a huge family reunion and Cease has to face the fire with questions about marriage, kids, etc. His nightmare reaches a peak when Dutchess's dad takes a very hung over Cease to the gun range to ask what his intentions are with his daughter. When Cease's phone rings with an update from Harlem, he is surprised to hear that O'S**t's reign has come to an abrupt end.

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Extra Baggage
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7.30
30 votes

#22 - Extra Baggage

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2015

Dutchess invites Quani for a trip to Paris. Sassy then invites herself along. Elsewhere, the crew celebrates renovations at the shop.

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Water Slides & Shade
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7.32
28 votes

#23 - Water Slides & Shade

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/31/2015

Donna lets her opinion be known one too many times. Sky finds out that Ted has been stepping out on her.

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Searching For A Friend
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7.33
27 votes

#24 - Searching For A Friend

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/24/2015

Sky enjoys her newfound freedom. Ceaser doesn’t want anyone associated with Puma close by. A surprise visitor tests Ted’s loyalty to Sky.

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Big Daddy Got Back
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7.37
38 votes

#25 - Big Daddy Got Back

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/9/2019

Ceaser deals with the fallout of his arrest; Alex and Donna try to get their magic back in the bedroom; Bae confronts a shocking diagnosis; Sky embarks on a new venture.

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