Black Ink Crew: New York

Season 1

TV-14
Black Ink Crew: Black Ink documents the tattoo artists at a Harlem tattoo shop and all of the celebrities they cater to.

13 Episodes

  • Welcome to Harlem, U.S.A. (Pilot)
    E1
    Welcome to Harlem, U.S.A. (Pilot)On the corner of 113th and Lennox, in the heart of Harlem, you'll find the Black Ink Crew and all of their crazy antics. While PR man Puma mysteriously loses his front tooth, Dutchess the Southern Belle settles into life in the big city and tries to get used to the scrutiny of her playful boss, Ceaser. Meanwhile, manager and front desk girl Alex gets into it with a Mixxxy (Black Ink groupie) over her choice of tattoo and Ceaser has just about had it with his employees who clearly don't respect his authority. After a hard night of partying, Ceaser arrives at his shop to find his staff AWOL. Alex and O'S**t are late so Cease is forced to call in other employees to help out. Puma arrives direct from the doctor's office; delivering some big news...a new, pint-size member of the Black Ink crew will be arriving shortly! When one of O'S**t's clients comes in with a messed up tattoo and Shit is still nowhere to be found, Cease struggles between being a tough boss and a loyal friend.
  • Oh S**t!
    E2
    Oh S**t!Ceaser is fed up with O'S**t's unprofessionalism and makes a decision that will send the Black Ink Crew spinning out of control. Puma receives shocking news while at a strip club and is forced to consider the tough changes as a new father.
  • You Got Served, Son!
    E3
    You Got Served, Son!The aftermath of O'S**t's firing is starting to hit Ceaser where it hurts the most.in his pockets. Sassy is contemplates leaving the chaos of the shop for more stability in the corporate world. Outside of the shop Alex, Dutchess, and Sassy anticipate modeling in an upcoming fashion show. Puma discovers O'S**t's life has spiraled out of control with the biggest blow yet: losing his daughter and eviction from his apartment. Alex moves forward with her feelings for Ted, but at a cost to her friendship with Dutchess and Sassy.
  • Baby Mama Drama
    E4
    Baby Mama DramaDutchess drives Ceaser to court where he may end up serving time in jail for owing back child support. Sassy takes a terrified Puma to get a new tooth. Cease confronts his baby mama for taking him to court. Dutchess reaps the benefits of walking in the fashion show and has her first go-see with Inked Magazine. Puma meets up with a still unemployed O'S**t who is about to lose daughter Lulu to his baby mama and be evicted from his apartment.
  • Mixxxy Madness
    E5
    Mixxxy MadnessIn the wake of Sassy's dramatic departure, Ceaser is left to wonder if the joke, and Dutchess' attitude, have gone too far. Alex uncovers some scandalous information about Dutchess online...information that could ruin her reputation.
  • What Happens in Vegas...
    E6
    What Happens in Vegas...The Black Ink Crew is heading to Vegas to be part of the biggest tattoo convention in the world. The trip is less than successful for the crew who half-ass their way through the convention, leaving Ceaser upset about the future of the shop.
  • This, That, and The Third
    E7
    This, That, and The ThirdPost -Vegas, Ceaser is coming to terms with his feelings for Dutchess. Because of O'S**t's impressive performance in Vegas, Cease rewards him by putting him in charge of the shop while Cease is down South.
  • In the Dirty, Dirty
    E8
    In the Dirty, DirtyWhile Dutchess and Ceaser hit the road for the Dirty South, O'S**t is left in charge of the shop, and he has that s**t handled! Clients come in one after the other, and Black Ink is making more money that it has seen in ages. Down in North Carolina, Cease faces a guy's worst nightmare while meeting Dutchess's family. What began as a "small family dinner" turns into a huge family reunion and Cease has to face the fire with questions about marriage, kids, etc. His nightmare reaches a peak when Dutchess's dad takes a very hung over Cease to the gun range to ask what his intentions are with his daughter. When Cease's phone rings with an update from Harlem, he is surprised to hear that O'S**t's reign has come to an abrupt end.
  • So Much on My Biscuit
    E9
    So Much on My BiscuitCeaser and Dutchess cut their trip short to pick up O'S**t from "The Barge," the New York City prison he has been locked up in for days. Though O'S**t's future as a free man is in question, the crew is hardly sympathetic, except for Cease who faces jail time himself. Alex and O'S**t face each other for the first time since the night he went to jail, but a heated argument pushes the two "friends" further apart. Alex also has a face-to-face with Teddy, who makes plain his vision of their future together.
  • Krazy with a
    E10
    Krazy with aWhen the Black Ink Crew decides to host a charity art show for local kids, Puma and Dutchess bump heads while planning the event. Ceaser sides with Dutchess, leaving the guys in the shop to question his loyalty and business sense.
  • Judgment Day
    E11
    Judgment DayDutchess reveals a secret to Ceaser that she has kept to herself for weeks. O'Shit's bail bondsman comes to the shop to see Shit for some serious business...a tattoo cover up. Puma shocks Sassy with some big news about him and Quanni.
  • Dropping the
    E12
    Dropping theDutchess makes a peace offering at the shop, apologizing for her bad behavior over the past few weeks and filling everyone in on her heart condition. Alex confides in her old tattoo artist about her frustrations with the crew at Black Ink.
  • Family First
    E13
    Family FirstWhen "Mommy", the woman who brought Ceaser up in the tattoo world, comes to the shop for a memorial tattoo from Cease, she has some strong opinions about Cease and Dutchess's relationship. Dutchess and Cease visit a trainer to try and get Dutchess's heart health in check. Coley and Lulu arrive to support O'S**t in the days leading up to his indictment, and S**t gets emotional at the thought of a future behind bars and away from Lulu. Ted receives the test results from the DNA lab and is left asking some serious questions about his future. Alex and Dutchess finally meet face to face. Puma pops the question to Quani, causing a hesitant Cease to feel the pressure of commitment. Dutchess finally tattoos Cease, but both he and Dutchess continue to have second thoughts about their relationship. Kaylin, Coley and Puma join S**t at Bronx Criminal Court on the day of his hearing.

Cast of Season 1

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