Black Ink Crew New York: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Black Ink Crew New York Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Premiere
Sep 23, 2013 · 60 min
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
Dutchess Ink
Sep 30, 2013 · 60 min
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-
No Structure to the Madness
Oct 7, 2013 · 60 min
In the wake of Sassy's dramatic departure, Ceaser is left to wonder if the joke, and Dutchess' attitude, have gone too far.
These Are Minions!
Oct 14, 2013 · 60 min
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.
The Year Of The Puma
Oct 28, 2013 · 60 min
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
You're A Wreck!
Nov 4, 2013 · 60 min
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.
I Did Not Sleep With That Woman!
Nov 11, 2013 · 60 min
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.
Something In The Water
Nov 18, 2013 · 60 min
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.
Have Several Seats
Nov 26, 2013 · 60 min
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.
You Got Some Stupid Ears
Dec 2, 2013 · 60 min
Puma decides to invite Ceaser to his wedding in Jamaica, but under one condition...he has to leave Dutchess at home. Meanwhile O'S**t welcomes Lulu and Coley to Harlem for a visit.
Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil
Dec 9, 2013 · 60 min
O’S**t’s baby mamas meet for the first time since their turbulent meal. Meanwhile, Dutchess reacts negatively to not being invited to Puma’s nuptials, as Ceaser is torn between his
S**t Happens
Dec 16, 2013 · 60 min
O'S**t is still missing. The crew is worried for their friend and the shop is losing customers. Meanwhile, the Jamaica crew goes cliff diving and Puma (who neglects to tell anyone
From Wedlock To Headlock
Dec 23, 2013 · 60 min
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.
Cease and Desist
Mar 31, 2014 · 60 min
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 th
We All Got Problems
Apr 7, 2014 · 60 min
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
The Break-Up
Apr 14, 2014 · 60 min
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
Baby Mama Role Call
Apr 21, 2014 · 60 min
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
Season 2 Finale
Apr 28, 2014 · 60 min
What better way to celebrate Sky, the "Queen of the Mixxxy's" birthday, than a full-blown, old school, mixxxy party at Black Ink? While the rest of the crew is in full party-planni