The WORST episodes of Black Ink Crew: New York

#1 - The New Black Ink Harlem

Season 10 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/31/2023

As Ted and Puma prepare to open the new shop, Alex weighs a big move, Ted's past felony threatens the lease signing, and Spyder crashes the launch party to deliver a message.

#2 - Baby-Making Factory

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/4/2018

O'S**t attempts to bring the mothers of his children together, Sky decides she's ready to have a baby, and Walt hits rock bottom.

#3 - His Dog’s Baby Mother

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/11/2018

The crew decides to secretly order a paternity test on O'S**t's baby, Ted and Sky go on a date that has a surprising outcome, and Walt works to get his kids back.

#4 - It's Not a Puma

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/18/2018

Sky pops the question to Eliot. Donna is caught trying to steal Mel's client, but O'S**t commits the ultimate betrayal when he seeks a job with Ceaser's biggest enemy. A woman claims Black Ink gave her an infected tattoo.

#5 - Dirty Donna

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/2/2018

Ceaser and the crew crash Sky's vacation in Miami, Kitty launches an attack on Ceaser, and Alex reveals his true feelings to Donna.

#6 - The Joke of New Orleans

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2018

Donna catches Alex partying with strippers, Sky's son makes a shocking announcement about his post-graduation plans, and Melody reaches out to her mom's estranged family.

#7 - Rummy in Your Tummy

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2018

An old feud flares up when Jadah arrives in New Orleans, Walt confronts Ceaser about calling him a drunk, and Melody's estranged cousin stands her up.

#8 - Hotdog Water and Abandoned Buildings

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2018

Ceaser fumes after learning that an employee was a mole; Bae lets Ceaser's enemies take over the 113th shop; Alex's father faces major surgery; Ceaser comes face to face with former best friend turned rival.

#9 - Two Grapes on Pool Tables

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2018

Sky finds out some big news about her son Des. Tokie tries to work through issues from her past, and Donna gives Ceaser an ultimatum. Rob struggles to deal with Bae’s mom living in their home. An unexpected guest pops up to 113th, to Sky’s surprise.

#10 - Sky Priority

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/5/2018

After Ceaser shockingly fires Sky, the shop descends into chaos; Bae and Rob receive devastating news; Sky plots her revenge on Ceaser; Ted is furious when Tati gets wasted at a Black Ink party and goes home with another guy.

#11 - While On Duty, You Can Get Booty

Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/13/2019

Sky has a run-in with an enemy, Alex faces a medical emergency, Ceaser gets protective when his daughter goes on her first date, and a violent act leads to chaos at the shop.

#12 - Always Bet on Black Ink

Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/3/2019

Donna joins forces with Ceaser's biggest enemy; the crew risks it all at the casino to help Walt, and Sky's son Des meets his biological father for the first time.

#13 - Purification Vacation

Season 7 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/17/2019

#14 - De-wigged

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/21/2019

Walt brings his new girlfriend by the shop, which causes Donna to catch a flashback; Young Bae and Rob face difficulties in their marriage; Sky is at a crossroads with her relationship with Des.

#15 - Don’t Mess With Taxes

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/4/2019

Tati has a run in with the law, and Donna hits a brick wall financially after Uncle Sam comes knocking at the door ready to turn her world upside down. Meanwhile on episode 4, things go haywire when Puma hires London to cover for Kitty, and he runs into a few issues after he tries to bring a little peace to the shop.

#16 - BIC: The New Class

Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/29/2023

Draya, Nychelle, Ted and Puma scout potential new Black Ink artists at a mixer, Krystal covers up her tattoo for Rok, and Tatti shares her pregnancy news with Jemz.

#17 - Black Ink Blues

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/18/2019

The crew continues their stay in Memphis to pay their respects to Kitty's mom; London decides to throw a house party to promote the brand Down South; Walt wants take his relationship with Jessica to the next step; Mike receives some unexpected news.

#18 - The Mean Girls Club

Season 10 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/24/2023

Puma and Ted test the team’s chemistry during an event at Miya Bailey’s shop, and Rok and Krystal try to get their mothers’ blessings before taking the next step.

#19 - The Art of Revenge

Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/26/2023

Ted addresses the fallout from the mansion party, Jahnova inks rapper Rowdy Rebel, Puma plans a date night for Quani, and Made Rich strikes back at the OGs during Ted's 40th birthday party.

#20 - Welcome to NJ!

Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/12/2023

Eight tattoo artists move into a mansion in New Jersey where they'll have two months to earn their spot at Black Ink, and Ted tries to get Spyder on board with Puma's vision.

#21 - 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.

#22 - 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.

#23 - 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.

#24 - 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.

#25 - 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.