Black Ink Crew

In the season premiere, the crew celebrates 10 years of Black Ink. The first ever Black Ink graduation ceremony goes left when Ceaser realizes that not everyone deserves to be head of the class. Rapper, actor, and entrepreneur Dave East drops some much-needed jewels as he gets inked. Ted prepares to come face to face with his estranged brother after years of no contact, and Puma deals with a stressful family issue that forces him to turn to his day ones.

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. Newly single, Alex, exposes a whole new side of himself. While the bosses are away, the crew competes in a tattoo competition to see who the top earner in the shop is.

Spyder worries that his first pop-up shop will be a flop as Tatti looks to Krystal and Bae for advice on a special assignment. The Black Ink Bosses finally reunite after their heated confrontation. Krystal is caught off guard when Rok decides to take their relationship to the next level.

Ceaser makes a public announcement about changes at the shop that could have a chilling effect on Rok and Krystal. Tatti gets a cold lesson in humility from Bae while deciding to take some personal matters into her own hands. Krystal takes a stand that could have lasting implications for Rok. The Black Ink employees are thrown for a loop when Ceaser makes a surprising decision.

Change is in the air at Black Ink as Ceaser introduces some new blood to the crew. Rok and Krystal consider their future at Black Ink as Bux opens up to bring awareness to others with his lifelong battle. Quani continues on her self-improvement journey, while Ted deals with an unexpected loss.

Ceaser is forced to make a hard decision about 125th. Bux gets an unexpected visit at the shop that rocks his world and his friendship. Alex holds auditions for his OnlyFans and is blown away by their talents. Rok & Krystal face off with Ceaser over Gods of Ink. Puma gets everyone together for another Puma Production.

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.

The crew heads to Orlando for Black Ink boot camp where Ceaser is ready to see who is really there for Black Ink. Everyone gets put to the test as tensions arise when Bux and Spyder air their unfinished business at dinner. Things further deteriorate when an unexpected guest shows up for dinner.

The crew is left in disarray after the bar fight. Ceaser and the bosses wonder what this means for the future of Black Ink, while Rok and Krystal's plans to open a Black Ink New Jersey come to a screeching halt. Ceaser makes a tough decision that could alter the future of Black Ink forever.

While Ted and Puma address the fallout from Orlando, Tatti starts her new life post Black Ink. Bae attempts to make amends with Krystal as Rok decides whether he's more loyal to Krystal or Black Ink. Everything changes when the staff receives shocking news regarding Ceaser that threatens the future of both the shop and the show.

In the season premiere, the fate of the Black Ink movement is in doubt as Puma works to bring the crew back together. Puma sends out a cryptic text, forcing the OGs to make the biggest decision of their lives.

Puma tries to pick up the pieces after his pitch dinner goes off the rails. Krystal & Rok's tattoo shop is doing great, but not everything in their world is picture perfect. Ted and Puma decide whether it's Black Ink Crew or nothing.

Puma and Ted are ready to move full steam ahead with their plans for the next generation of Black Ink Crew. Krystal takes the next steps in moving on from Rok, while Tatti has some shocking news to share.

Puma and Ted evaluate which artists from the mixer may be moving forward, Alex and Nychelle's "situationship" hits a rough patch, Ted gets some upsetting news concerning his past legal issues, and Puma meets with a well-known entrepreneur.

Ted and Puma welcome eight potential Black Ink artists from around the country to their new home away from home. Tempers flare when an OG questions Puma's leadership.

Alex proposes that the OGs get to know the newbies a little better by paying them a house call. Puma puts the new artists to the test in a New York-themed tattoo competition. Krystal's temper flares when she catches Rok in a compromising position.

Ted deals with the fallout from a disastrous mansion party. Recording artist Rowdy Rebel gets inked. Feeling disrespected, Made Rich plots his revenge on the OGs in a way that has them seeing red.

A premeditated move by Made Rich has reverberating consequences for the rest of the housemates. With accusations flying in the house, Ted and Puma call a dinner to clear the tension in the air.

After one artist is removed from the house by Puma and Ted, the rest of the newbies are put to the test in a team competition meant to take them out of their comfort zones. When it's all said and done, another artist is sent packing.

The crew heads to Atlanta for a pop-up event at Miya Bailey's shop. Liza's plan to get clients has AMH seeing red. Miracle attempts a complicated piercing. In New Jersey, Rok seeks his mom's reassurance after Krystal does the unimaginable.

While in Atlanta, Puma and Ted test the team's chemistry during a pop-up event at Miya Bailey's shop.
Not everyone is going to make it back to New York. Rok and Krystal are ready to take that final step but will need their mothers' blessings first.

Alex decides to make a big move in his personal life. The remaining artists receive some surprising news. Ted and Puma's grand plans to open a new shop face some last-minute hurdles. Unexpected guests threaten to bring everyone's world crashing down.