Black Ink Crew: Chicago

Season 1

TV-14

Black Ink Crew: Chicago follows a passionate and ambitious group of tattoo artists and friends through the unforgiving streets of Chicago as they band together to create new identities for themselves, their families, and their business.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

We Run Chicago
E1
We Run ChicagoIn the Season 1 premiere, the crew celebrates 9 Mag's one-year anniversary and honor the memory of Ryan's late sister. Later, a surprise visitor shows up and starts drama.
What You Don't Understand Is, I Do Understand
E2
What You Don't Understand Is, I Do UnderstandThe crew plans a surprise party for Ryan; Don tries to fix things with Ashley; Charmaine confronts Don about text messages.
Phor Play
E3
Phor PlayPhor puts everything on the line to pursue a relationship with Kat; Van's future at 9 Mag is in jeopardy; Ashley confronts Charmaine.
Ain't No Prop, Clown
E4
Ain't No Prop, ClownAshley makes a shocking decision after learning the truth about Charmaine and Don; Kat does a sexy photo shoot for Urban Ink Magazine.
New York, New Problems
E5
New York, New ProblemsKat and Van confront Ryan after his meltdown; the crew questions Kat's loyalty to the shop; Phor heads to the Big Apple for a meeting.
You're Not God and You're Not My Daddy
E6
You're Not God and You're Not My DaddyThe rest of the 9Mag crew heads to New York City to lend support to Kat and get in some partying while they're there. Ceaser and the NY crew throw a mixxxy party in their honor, but things get ugly when Charmaine taunts Don about their past history. Ryan is finally fed up with Kat's ego, and what begins as an apology escalates into a huge blow up that could damage their friendship forever.
Kat Fight!
E7
Kat Fight!Charmaine reveals a secret when she returns from New York; Don tries to mend things with Ashley; Danielle's relationship is tested.
Yacht Rocked
E8
Yacht RockedRyan decides to throw a shop appreciation party in true Chicago summer fashion...on a yacht! While Kat takes some time away from the shop to think things through, the rest of the 9Mag crew lets loose. Danielle's confusion about her ex lands her right into Ryan's arms. And when Ashley shows up on the boat, things go from bad to worse for pretty much everyone.
The Don Sets in Paradise
E9
The Don Sets in ParadiseVan receives shocking news at his court appearance, leading him to debate if he should run; and Kat questions the girls' loyalty after they fail to visit her. Elsewhere, Don takes Ashley on a weekend trip in order to prove his loyalty.
Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever
E10
Goodbye Doesn't Mean ForeverIn the Season 1 finale, the crew hosts an event to help victims of violent crimes; Don tries to win Ashley back; and Van must make a life-changing decision. Later, an unexpected guest arrives at a birthday celebration for Ryan's late sister.