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.
#1 - Battle of the Tattoo Titans
Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2022
NY, Chicago and Compton come together to compete for the title of Black Ink's Tattoo Titan.
#2 - Show Up To Showdown
Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2022
As the artists keep the Atlanta shop running, Rok and Krystal's late arrival puts them in Ceaser's crosshairs; Tatti proposes a new role for her future at Black Ink; Bae wonders how her friends will receive her new boyfriend.
#3 - I Will Be Your Rok
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2022
Rok tries to speed up his relationship with Krystal, Spyder's event prep hits some snags before his first Branded Content pop-up, and Tatti learns the ropes as Young Bae's new apprentice.
#4 - So Much for a Mental Health Day
Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/2022
Krystal and Rok announce their new deal, Spyder shows off his fashion line, Tatti takes an unapproved mental health day, and planning a trip to the Orlando, FL, shop creates more division.
#5 - Florida Man
Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2022
The Black Ink boot camp begins in Orlando, FL, a shop suggestion box leaves Spyder salty, Tatti shows up uninvited, and the crew does a scavenger hunt.
#6 - Later Gator
Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2022
Krystal visits her dad's tattoo shop as Puma tries to salvage the Florida trip with a visit to an alligator park, but the big tiki bar fight has disastrous consequences for the entire team.
#7 - Black Is Beautiful
Season 9 - Episode 15 - 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.
#8 - Houston, We Have a Problem
Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/25/2022
Tatti organizes a tattoo marathon that has the crew ready to throw down, rapper and TikTok star Nems stops by the shop, and Quani surprises Puma when she voices her desire for independence.
#9 - Black Ink & Harlem Are Like PB&J
Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2022
Rok and Krystal struggle with the transition from artists to bosses, Alex sets up an OnlyFans competition with Safaree's help, and the crew faces the reality of leaving Harlem.
#10 - Tederal Issues
Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/5/2023
Ted and Puma assess 10 potential artists for the shop, Nychelle learns where she stands with Alex, Puma meets with Daymond John of "Shark Tank," and Alex plans a speed dating event for Rok.
#11 - This Is Not a Talk Show
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/6/2015
#12 - The Last Supper
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2022
Young Bae puts Tatti's tattoo skills to the test, a newly engaged Krystal and Rok find themselves on thin ice, and Quani seeks a spiritual path to improve her mental health.
#13 - Not Another Team Building
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/7/2022
Puma is torn between business in New York and Quani's desire to move to Atlanta, Bae organizes a unity walk against racism, and the men and women face off in a tattoo battle of the sexes.
#14 - Silicone Valley
Season 9 - Episode 16 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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
#17 - Sky Is the New Black
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2015
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Another Last Supper
Season 10 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/3/2023
The crew reacts to Made Rich's drawings and Ink Dreamy's behavior, Rok and Krystal assess their relationship, and a dinner to hash out the feud between the OGs and the newbies goes sideways.
#21 - Quit While You're A Ted
Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/22/2023
Old loyalties make Spyder hesitant to go along with Puma's plans, Rok gets caught off guard by Krystal's new man, and Ted's criminal record complicates his desire to step up for the shop.
#22 - Customer Service 101
Season 9 - Episode 14 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.