Black Ink Crew

10 Best Episodes of Black Ink Crew - Season 2

A chronicle of the daily operations and staff drama of an expanding Harlem tattoo empire that serves a growing celebrity clientele.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

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Black Ink Crew - S2E13

#15 - From Wedlock To Headlock (Season 2 - Episode 13)

Ceaser appears on the beach alone with the news that he sent Dutchess packing while Quani breaks down crying after a major fight with Puma and her mom.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 18 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E1

#14 - Premiere (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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The Black Ink Crew is back! O'S**t's visit to court brings his baby mamas together for a family gathering that ends in broken tables and broken promises. Ceaser and Puma's 15 year friendship comes to a shocking end when Puma oversteps his boundaries under Ceaser's reign. When Dutchess and Cease get matching "King" and "Queen" tattoos, it becomes obvious to the rest of the crew that this self-proclaimed "power couple" is here to stay. Alex emerges at a party and reunites with some surprising members of the crew. When the cops arrive after an argument gets out of hand, Dutchess and Ceaser are left to question whether their relationship is strong enough to withstand the stress of Black Ink's newfound success.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 31 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E2

#13 - Dutchess Ink (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Ceaser and Dutchess are missing in action and the lights are out (literally) at Black Ink! O'S**t has a "dope-ass" tattoo to do for a loyal client and is psyched to make some much-needed "lawyer money". When the electric company arrives and pulls the power because Cease hasn't paid the bill, the crew can't work and they are forced to close the shop. O'S**t gets some tough love from his bail bondsmen on the impending consequences of him not taking his legal troubles seriously. Recording artist Erica Mena stops by the shop to have Dutchess cover a tattoo of her ex's initials...only to have a special visit from her man at the shop. O'S**t misspells a tattoo, causing the rest of the crew to give him even more grief on top of his legal troubles. Dutchess gains more control as she pressures Ceaser to clean house and get rid of Sassy. When Sassy hears a rumor that Ted supposedly started, she confronts him at the shop and makes a major decision that affects the future of Black Ink.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 29 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E9

#12 - Have Several Seats (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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In the wake of Dutchess and Ceaser's fight, Ceaser is left confused about their future together and escapes to Puma's bachelor party in Atlantic City. Puma and Ceaser attempt to mend fences in the land of strippers and slot machines while Ted must decide between visiting mixxxies, Ashley and Skye. Kathy comes to Black Ink for a tattoo from O'S**t, attempting to get some closure and move on with her life.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 24 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E11

#11 - Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil (Season 2 - Episode 11)

Oโ€™S**tโ€™s baby mamas meet for the first time since their turbulent meal. Meanwhile, Dutchess reacts negatively to not being invited to Pumaโ€™s nuptials, as Ceaser is torn between his friends and his lady.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 19 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E4

#10 - These Are Minions! (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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With the Black Ink staff numbers dwindling, Ceaser meets with a potential new (female) employee, who is quickly shot down by the reigning queen of the shop, Dutchess. In an attempt to mend his broken family, O'S**t catches up with his Baby Mama #1, Kathy, who he hasn't seen since she attacked his ex-girlfriend, Kaylin. Puma checks in with Alex and gives her some news that could lead to civil war within the Black Ink Crew. In an effort to strengthen his family, Puma reunites with his estranged mother. When Dutchess and Sassy finally confront each other, Sassy gives Dutchess information that could change the relationship between Ceaser and Puma forever.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 30 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E5

#9 - The Year Of The Puma (Season 2 - Episode 5)

When Dutchess tells Ceaser the news about Puma's new tattoo shop, he is shocked and hurt by his friend's betrayal. Meanwhile, Puma receives a civic award and announces his big news at a local Harlem event. Ceaser tattoos Jadakiss, who gets him thinking about friendship and loyalty. Ted finally gets the nerve to confront Ceaser about Dutchess and her manipulative ways, but then Dutchess finds out and flips. Alex and the rest of the "Black Ink Crew Exiles" hang at a BBQ and talk about the current state of the shop. Ratchetness rules at what could be O S**t's last birthday as a free man, and what starts as a neighborhood pool party, turns into an out-of-control Mixxxy party.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 25 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E14

#8 - Cease and Desist (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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Post Jamaica, the crew is back in Harlem, making money and wilin' out. Ceaser has brought on the "Queen of the Mixxxys," Sky, to run the front desk, and all is back to normal in the Black Ink world, except for one thing...no Dutchess.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 16 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E6

#7 - You're A Wreck! (Season 2 - Episode 6)

AIDS activist Maria Davis visits Dutchess at the shop for an HIV/AIDS Awareness tattoo and the entire crew is moved by her inner strength and personal story. Puma defends Sassy from a rowdy group in Central Park and ends up getting in a fight. Walt meets up with Alex, whose strange behavior leaves him wondering if he picked the wrong friend to confide in about the search for his father. Ceaser decides to man up and have a sit down with Puma. After arriving over 4 hours late, Alex makes a dramatic departure from a photo shoot gone wrong.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 23 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E17

#6 - Baby Mama Role Call (Season 2 - Episode 17)

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After being ripped a new one by Sky for his infidelity, Ceaser faces Dutchess for the first time since she kicked him out of the apartment. Dutch proves that bad habits are hard to break when she returns to the shop and offends the crew with her......

The episode was rated 8.05 from 19 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E3

#5 - No Structure to the Madness (Season 2 - Episode 3)

In 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. Ceaser goes to family court to speak with his new lawyer about visitation rights with his daughter, Cheyenne. Ted decides to sit down with Ceaser's Baby Mama, Crystal, to see if he can talk some sense into her. Sassy and Puma rage at a fashion show for Puma's new clothing line but when Puma's partying goes too far he has to answer to his fiancรฉ Quani.and her mom!

The episode was rated 8.08 from 26 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E15

#4 - We All Got Problems (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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Anya accompanies O'S**t to Bronx Criminal Court, where he learns some unsettling information about his case. When Ceaser's family drops by the shop for an unexpected visit, a very emotional Cease flips out on his sister, Tiffany.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 20 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E7

#3 - I Did Not Sleep With That Woman! (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Ted and Ceaser decide to take a little trip across town to surprise Puma at his new shop and later Ceaser confronts Walt about his drinking.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 26 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E8

#2 - Something In The Water (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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O'S**t reaches new "baby mama" heights when he reveals that he has yet another child on the way while Dutchess is thrilled when rapper Kid Ink stops by the shop.

The episode was rated 8.42 from 19 votes.

Black Ink Crew - S2E16

#1 - The Break-Up (Season 2 - Episode 16)

Ceaser meets up with his brother, Ty, at 6 AM outside of Black Ink, and reveals that he is in some big trouble. He got caught red-handed cheating on Dutchess and he needs Ty's help getting his things from her apartment.

The episode was rated 8.55 from 20 votes.

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