About this season
Reality series chronicling the daily operations and staff drama at an African American-owned and operated tattoo shop in Harlem, New York.
Episodes (18)
1. Premiere
Aired 23 September 2013 • 60 min
The Black Ink Crew is back! O'S**t's visit to court brings his baby mamas together for a family gathering that ends in broken tables and broken promises. Ceaser and Puma's 15 year friendship comes to a shocking end when Puma oversteps his boundaries under Ceaser's reign. When Dutchess and Cease get matching "King" and "Queen" tattoos, it becomes obvious to the rest of the crew that this self-proclaimed "power couple" is here to stay.
2. Dutchess Ink
Aired 30 September 2013 • 60 min
Ceaser and Dutchess are missing in action and the lights are out (literally) at Black Ink! O'S**t has a "dope-ass" tattoo to do for a loyal client and is psyched to make some much-needed "lawyer money." When the electric company arrives and pulls the power because Cease hasn't paid the bill, the crew can't work and they are forced to close the shop. O'S**t gets some tough love from his bail bondsmen on the impending consequences of him not taking his legal troubles seriously.
3. No Structure to the Madness
Aired 7 October 2013 • 60 min
In the wake of Sassy's dramatic departure, Ceaser is left to wonder if the joke, and Dutchess' attitude, have gone too far.
4. These Are Minions!
Aired 14 October 2013 • 60 min
With the Black Ink staff numbers dwindling, Ceaser meets with a potential new (female) employee, who is quickly shot down by the reigning queen of the shop, Dutchess.
5. The Year Of The Puma
Aired 28 October 2013 • 60 min
When Dutchess tells Ceaser the news about Puma's new tattoo shop, he is shocked and hurt by his friend's betrayal. Meanwhile, Puma receives a civic award and announces his big news at a local Harlem event.
6. You're A Wreck!
Aired 4 November 2013 • 60 min
AIDS activist Maria Davis visits Dutchess at the shop for an HIV/AIDS Awareness tattoo and the entire crew is moved by her inner strength and personal story.
7. I Did Not Sleep With That Woman!
Aired 11 November 2013 • 60 min
Ted and Ceaser decide to take a little trip across town to surprise Puma at his new shop and later Ceaser confronts Walt about his drinking.
8. Something In The Water
Aired 18 November 2013 • 60 min
O'S**t reaches new "baby mama" heights when he reveals that he has yet another child on the way while Dutchess is thrilled when rapper Kid Ink stops by the shop.
9. Have Several Seats
Aired 26 November 2013 • 60 min
In the wake of Dutchess and Ceaser's fight, Ceaser is left confused about their future together and escapes to Puma's bachelor party in Atlantic City.
10. You Got Some Stupid Ears
Aired 2 December 2013 • 60 min
Puma decides to invite Ceaser to his wedding in Jamaica, but under one condition...he has to leave Dutchess at home. Meanwhile O'S**t welcomes Lulu and Coley to Harlem for a visit.
11. Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil
Aired 9 December 2013 • 60 min
O’S**t’s baby mamas meet for the first time since their turbulent meal. Meanwhile, Dutchess reacts negatively to not being invited to Puma’s nuptials, as Ceaser is torn between his friends and his lady.
12. S**t Happens
Aired 16 December 2013 • 60 min
O'S**t is still missing. The crew is worried for their friend and the shop is losing customers. Meanwhile, the Jamaica crew goes cliff diving and Puma (who neglects to tell anyone that he can't swim) nearly drowns...just days before his wedding.
13. From Wedlock To Headlock
Aired 23 December 2013 • 60 min
Ceaser appears on the beach alone with the news that he sent Dutchess packing while Quani breaks down crying after a major fight with Puma and her mom.
14. Cease and Desist
Aired 31 March 2014 • 60 min
Post Jamaica, the crew is back in Harlem, making money and wilin' out. Ceaser has brought on the "Queen of the Mixxxys," Sky, to run the front desk, and all is back to normal in the Black Ink world, except for one thing...no Dutchess.
15. We All Got Problems
Aired 7 April 2014 • 60 min
Anya accompanies O'S**t to Bronx Criminal Court, where he learns some unsettling information about his case. When Ceaser's family drops by the shop for an unexpected visit, a very emotional Cease flips out on his sister, Tiffany.
16. The Break-Up
Aired 14 April 2014 • 60 min
Ceaser meets up with his brother, Ty, at 6 AM outside of Black Ink, and reveals that he is in some big trouble. He got caught red-handed cheating on Dutchess and he needs Ty's help getting his things from her apartment.
17. Baby Mama Role Call
Aired 21 April 2014 • 60 min
After being ripped a new one by Sky for his infidelity, Ceaser faces Dutchess for the first time since she kicked him out of the apartment. Dutch proves that bad habits are hard to break when she returns to the shop and offends the crew with her......
18. Season 2 Finale
Aired 28 April 2014 • 60 min
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.