
Black Ink Crew: Chicago
Ryan and 9MAG have dominated Chicago's tattoo scene for years, but there's a new crew coming for their crown. Feeling betrayed after her dismissal from 9MAG, Charmaine teams up with a new partner to launch 2nd City Ink and go toe-to-toe with her former colleagues. But as Ryan deals with co-parenting, past trauma and the pressures of running a business, will he have what it takes to stay on top?
- 2015-2022
- 7 seasons
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Ryan and 9MAG have dominated Chicago's tattoo scene for years, but there's a new crew coming for their crown. Feeling betrayed after her dismissal from 9MAG, Charmaine teams up with a new partner to launch 2nd City Ink and go toe-to-toe with her former colleagues. But as Ryan deals with co-parenting, past trauma and the pressures of running a business, will he have what it takes to stay on top?
Season 7 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Ready to Reclaim Our Time
Mon, Oct 4, 2021
Ryan deals with fallout from his actions, Charmaine juggles work while keeping her family first, Don faces a health scare, and Phor questions his future as he gets ready for fatherhood.

Episode 2
Second Episode, Second City
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
Ryan faces the possible end of his friendship with Anthony, Charmaine has doubts when Miss Kitty invites Draya back to 2nd City Ink, and Phor attempts to make peace with Nina's mom.
Episode 3
What Happened with Us?
Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Draya and Kitty encourage Charmaine to delegate, Phor tries to solidify his coparenting situation before Nina's baby arrives, and the grand opening of Don's gym doesn't go as planned.

Episode 4
Always and Phorever
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Black Ink Crew Chicago Season 7 Episode 4, Phor has his baby, Charmaine takes her father back to Lousiana, Draya and Kit have a blow up with Charmaine. Phor becomes a dad as his girlfriend Nina Austin gives birth to their son Phorever. Despite the new birth there is a disconnect between Phor and his girlfriend and baby mama Nina.
Episode 5
Pros and Conventions
Mon, Nov 1, 2021
Ryan mediates as Draya and Charmaine feud at the convention, Phor and Nina get off to a promising start as coparents, and Ceaser's presence at the convention upsets Kitty.

Episode 6
This Platform Is Black Ink Crew
Mon, Nov 8, 2021
Steven balances his friendship with Kitty against a guest spot offer at 9MAG, Prince feels unappreciated at 2nd City Ink, and Ryan calls a meeting of both shops to unify the crew.

Episode 7
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
9MAG hosts a health event for the community, Ryan's friends and family rally around him as he takes part in a therapy retreat, and Charmaine deals with a devastating loss.

Episode 8
A Prince Among Women
Mon, Nov 22, 2021
Charmaine and Don both have exciting news to share, Steven finds himself on the outs with Ryan and 9MAG, and Prince reaches a breaking point with 2nd City Ink.
Episode 9
Did You Make That Comment About Charmaine?
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Ryan organizes a retreat for the 9MAG and 2nd City Ink crews to improve team relationships, but Charmaine continues to butt heads with Prince and Draya.
Episode 10
Put On Your Casper Suit
Mon, Dec 6, 2021
Episode 12
Here Kitty Kitty
Tue, Aug 16, 2022
Episode 13
Fright of Our Lives
Tue, Aug 23, 2022

Episode 15
It's All Relative
Tue, Sep 6, 2022
Episode 17
Dude, Where's My Car?
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Episode 18
I Love Lisa and Lisa Loves Me Back
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
Episode 19
Hey I'm Walking Here
42 mins
Episode 20
Is This the End?
Tue, Oct 11, 2022