Season 3
Episode Guide
Behind The Ink
S3
E1
Jul 12, 2017
Hosted by "Black Ink Crew: New York" fan-favorite Sky, this behind-the-scenes guide will include never before seen interviews and reactions to the biggest OMG moments from the New York and Chicago casts.
The New Barack and Michelle Obama
S3
E2
Jul 19, 2017
Ryan battles his staff over their growing disrespect towards him. Don and Ashley's marital bliss is threatened. Kat leaves Chicago for LA. Van starts a brawl at the 9Mag anniversary party. Ashley starts trouble with Charmaine.
You Need Jesus
S3
E3
Jul 26, 2017
Ryan makes a controversial move to assert his authority. Ashley looks to the heavens to help Don control his anger. Danielle confronts Kat about being a bad friend. Van discovers he's been intentionally locked out of the shop.
The Return Of Cobra
S3
E4
Aug 2, 2017
Charmaine's birthday party turns sour when Danielle confronts Ryan. While Ryan heads to Philly for a tattoo convention, Van and Danielle take over the shop. Ryan rehires a former employee. Kat shocks the crew when she unexpectedly shows up in Chicago.
Kat's Back
S3
E5
Aug 9, 2017
Kat invites the crew to a lake house. Charmaine's job is in jeopardy after a night of hard partying. Nikki learns that Phor sent Kat roses. Ryan and Van come to blows. Charmaine is shocked when she discovers two unlikely people hooking up.
Work Is Work, But Can You Twerk?
S3
E6
Aug 16, 2017
The crew is smitten when Ryan hires a new female tattoo artist. Phor's peace offering sends Nikki over the edge. Don explodes when Ashley gives him a taste of his own medicine.Things get messy when Lily hooks up with a fellow employee.
This One Time At Van Camp
S3
E7
Aug 23, 2017
Danielle reveals an explosive secret about Kat. JR and Lily take their relationship to the next level. Van freaks out when Jenn mentions the "m" word. Charmaine grills Ryan about Kat. And all hell breaks loose at Phor's concert.
My Cousin Janelle
S3
E8
Aug 30, 2017
Don starts his new career as a piercer at 9Mag. Charmaine's mom gives her devastating news. Phor attempts to reconnect with family. Cobra gets turned on by her new roommate. Nikki goes ballistic when Phor's alleged cousin, Janelle, shows up.
Surprise, I'm Pregnant!
S3
E9
Sep 6, 2017
Don freaks out after Ashley gives him shocking news. Lily and Cobra come to blows. Van struggles to deal with the fallout from his breakup. When Ryan throws a party for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Charmaine seizes an opportunity to get her job back.
I Like My Tamales Real
S3
E10
Sep 13, 2017
Lily jeopardizes her relationship with JR. Cobra confronts Ryan about a rumor on the internet. Van has a questionable plan to win Jenn back. Danielle throws a fashion show to help promote her new fashion blog. Ryan is rushed to the emergency room.
Freeze My Fupa!
S3
E11
Oct 9, 2017
Ryan triumphantly returns to the shop after a major health scare. JR learns disturbing information about his relationship with Lily. Phor questions his career as a tattoo artist. And Lily takes down Cobra after she meddles in her relationship.
Lola From Nola
S3
E12
Oct 18, 2017
Kat questions her life in LA. Lily tries to turn the shop against Cobra. Charmaine's relationship is on rocky ground when her career takes priority over Neek. Nikki's jealousy rears its ugly head again. Don blows up after hearing the crew bully Cobra
I Feel Like Beyonce
S3
E13
Oct 25, 2017
Ryan is devastated when an injury prevents him from tatting his childhood idols. Charmaine tries to persuade Cobra to stay at 9Mag. Jenn's inadvertent nip slip sends Van over the edge. A photo shoot for a major tattoo magazine nearly gets derailed.
Chi-Cabo Part 1
S3
E14
Nov 1, 2017
The crew heads to Mexico for some fun, sun and tequila. Tensions rise when Kat arrives at the villa unannounced. Ryan loses his cool when Lily crosses a line. Kat reveals a shocking secret. Nikki flies off the handle when Velvet gets close to Phor.
Chi-Cabo Part 2
S3
E15
Nov 8, 2017
Cobra is faced with a tough decision when Phor tells her the truth about Velvet. Lily attempts to reunite with the sisters she hasn't seen since her father's murder. Kat decides it's time Rachel knows the truth.
My Little Sir Brumfield
S3
E16
Nov 15, 2017
Ryan tries to salvage his relationship with Rachel, while Phor and Nikki take theirs to new heights. The crew throws Kat a surprise birthday party at 9Mag behind Ryan's back. JR goes ham when Lily brings the guy she cheated on him with to the shop.
I Cleared My Truth
S3
E17
Nov 22, 2017
The crew hatches a plan to get Kat to come back to 9Mag. Ashley throws a tantrum at her gender reveal party. Charmaine's dreams of movie stardom hang in the balance. Kat confronts Ryan over what happened at the lake house.
Everybody Loves Kat
S3
E18
Nov 29, 2017
Ryan blows up after his staff betrays him. When Neek accepts a project in Africa, Charmaine goes to extreme lengths to keep him in Chicago. Lily hooks up with another 9Mag tattoo artist. Don's world is turned upside when he gets news about his sister
Go Ahead, Becky
S3
E19
Dec 6, 2017
The girls grill Kat and Lily about their hook up. Everyone puts their differences aside to honor Don's sister. Lily opens up to JR about her past. Ryan invites the crew to yet another a lake house to make amends, but things go left when Kat shows up.