Black Ink Crew New York: Season 3
Season 3 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 2.
- 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 3 Progress Shield
Premiere
Jan 26, 2015 · 60 min
Black Ink Crew on VH1 returns for another crazy season of tattoos, "mixxxys", mayhem, and madness. The weather is heating up, and so is the drama
Extra Baggage
Feb 2, 2014 · 60 min
Dutchess invites Quani for a trip to Paris. Sassy then invites herself along. Elsewhere, the crew celebrates renovations at the shop.
Paris, Bitches!
Feb 9, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser has second thoughts about his ex-flame. Meanwhile, Sky sets out to teach Ceaser a lesson about love. Also: A baby arrives.
C'est La Vie
Feb 16, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser surprises Dutchess in Paris; Puma comes to check out the new shop; Sky confronts her mother.
Ain't No Thing But a Chicken Wing
Feb 23, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser organizes a party to celebrate the reopening of the shop, but Puma arrives and complicates the proceedings, ultimately putting an end to a truce between him and Ceaser.
Rikers or Rehab?
Mar 2, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser announces news to the crew about Puma and Ink 124. Meanwhile, a drug test is failed, and Puma shows up at Quani's job.
No Leg to Stand On
Mar 9, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser and Dutchess arrive at the shop after going missing for several days. Meanwhile, Walt reconnects with his family, and tension soars when Donna and Anya meet for lunch.
Movin' Funny
Mar 16, 2015 · 60 min
Anya recovers in the hospital. Elsewhere, Sassy's new girlfriend is introduced to the crew, and news about Sky leads Ceaser, Dutchess and Ted to Arizona.
Sky Is the New Black
Mar 23, 2015 · 60 min
Ted's feelings for Sky are revealed; Donna copes with the backlash from her altercation with Anya; O'S**t strives to remain sober; and Puma's business partner attempts to reunite o
Now It's Turned All the Way Up
Mar 10, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser and Big Joe question Puma about his no-show at the photo shoot; O'S**t heads to court; and a riot results when Quani shows up outside Black Ink.
This Is Not a Talk Show
Apr 6, 2015 · 60 min
Dutchess' parents arrive for the engagement party; Quani and Puma make it clear that their war is far from over.
All You Did Was Mess Up My Hair
Apr 13, 2015 · 60 min
In the Season 3 finale, Ted surprises Sky; Kathie shows up at the shop with her DNA results; and Puma tries to protect his family.
Searching For A Friend
Aug 24, 2015 · 60 min
Sky enjoys her newfound freedom. Ceaser doesn’t want anyone associated with Puma close by. A surprise visitor tests Ted’s loyalty to Sky.
Water Slides & Shade
Aug 31, 2015 · 60 min
Donna lets her opinion be known one too many times. Sky finds out that Ted has been stepping out on her.
This Ain't No Call Time
Sep 7, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser meets with Med after Puma closes Ink 124; and Sky has a consultation with her doctor for an upcoming surgery, revealing details about her past.
Your Dream, My Nightmare
Sep 14, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser is back in North Carolina to look for a house. Sky informs Puma that he needs to "man up".
We Want Pre-nup
Sep 21, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser questions himself after turning down a dream offer; Sky finds closure with a painful part of her past; and Dutchess is shocked when Ceaser asks her to sign a prenup.
Sky Code
Sep 28, 2015 · 60 min
Ceaser and Dutchess discuss ownership of Black Ink following Ceaser's request for a prenup; Quani visits Tamia, causing Puma to realize that the distance is hurting his family; and
Let Us Pray
Oct 5, 2015 · 60 min
Donna is given her first shot at tattooing and receives devastating news; Ceaser and Dutchess seek advice from a spiritual adviser; and O'S**t's new fling has a big announcement.
Ain't No Party Like A Black Ink Party
Oct 12, 2015 · 60 min
Kathie loses it when a shocking video is played at a party; Puma surprises Quani with big news; Dutchess opens her own shop; and Ceaser makes a decision that changes Black Ink fore
Behind the Ink
Oct 19, 2015 · 60 min
The top 10 craziest moments of the series are counted down by Sky.