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 (12)
1. Black Ink for Life!
Aired 4 April 2016 • 60 min
After leaving Black Ink closed for a month, Ceaser is back in Harlem. In North Carolina, Dutchess still has to pay for unexpected renovations before her tattoo shop can open. Kathie warns O’Sh*t about child support payments.
2. Green Eyes, Moist Lips
Aired 11 April 2016 • 60 min
Ceaser's arrest sends shock waves through Black Ink. Puma is opening up a brand new tattoo shop to give Black Ink a run for its money. All hell breaks loose when Ted hires a new tattoo artist behind Ceaser's back.
3. Sixty Bad, Forty Good
Aired 18 April 2016 • 60 min
A new tattoo artist receives a traditional Black Ink welcome. Later, the ladies travel to Miami Beach for Sky's surgery; and Dutchess' wild night at the club could put her relationship with Ceaser at risk.
4. The Dutchess and the Frog
Aired 25 April 2016 • 60 min
Sky undergoes cosmetic surgery to get the body she's always dreamed of. Later, Ceaser declares war after learning Puma opened a tattoo shop in close proximity to Black Ink; and Ceaser's shocked when Donna reveals the details of her night with Dutchess.
5. Orange Is the New Black Ink
Aired 2 May 2016 • 60 min
Ceaser confronts Dutchess about her alleged infidelity. Later, Naeem introduces his girlfriend to the Art2Ink crew; and Walt struggles with his new responsibilities as a full-time father when he's forced to give his kids "the talk."
6. Shots Fired
Aired 9 May 2016 • 60 min
Ceaser confronts O'S**t about rumors that he slept with Dutchess; and an altercation erupts when Donna refuses to pay Sky for her portion of the hotel bill. Later, Puma's life is put at stake when bullets are fired into Art2Ink.
7. The Butt Party
Aired 16 May 2016 • 60 min
Sky throws a party at the shop to reveal her new body; and Ceaser attempts to mediate for O'S**t and Kathie. Later, Puma's mother-in-law demands that Puma close down his shop after she hears about the shooting at Art2Ink.
8. The Tao of Kathie
Aired 23 May 2016 • 60 min
Dutchess spends her last days in New York City attempting to make amends with Donna; and Kathie calls on her spirit guides to exact revenge on O'S**t. Later, Sky's past returns to haunt her as she begins a new chapter in her life.
9. The Dutchess of Charlotte
Aired 30 May 2016 • 60 min
Dutchess faces a difficult decision when the caterers, guests and supplies for her grand-opening party for Pretty N Ink fall through the day before the event. Later, Donna makes an unexpected visit to North Carolina to confront Dutchess and Ceaser about throwing out her tattoo equipment.
10. The Facts About Max
Aired 8 June 2016 • 60 min
Ceaser's mother tries to intervene in his marriage after worrying that Dutchess is manipulating him; and Sky tests out her new body. Later, Donna confronts Max's ex after growing suspicious.
11. Inside Hands
Aired 20 June 2016 • 60 min
Sky must make a difficult decision as the birthday of her child she gave up for adoption approaches; Alexis confronts Donna about her past with Naeem during a party at Art2Ink; and Ceaser's furious after O'S**t blows off a client. Later, Rah Ali shows up at Black Ink for a tattoo.
12. Southbound and Uptown
Aired 27 June 2016 • 60 min
In the Season 4 finale, the crew goes snow tubing, but a fight breaks out when Donna shows up; O'S**t continues to abuse drugs and alcohol; and Donna must make a decision about her future with Max. Later, Ceaser hosts a party to celebrate the new shop; and O'S**t makes a choice that impacts Black Ink.