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Season 5 – Black Ink Crew: Chicago

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The "Black Ink Crew" franchise blows into the Windy City, where a passionate, ambitious group of artists hopes to find success at 9Mag, a tattoo mecca for hip-hop elites, celebrities and athletes. Owner Ryan created 9Mag as a legacy to his late sister and niece, and the shop represents a daily reminder of his past struggles and of a bright future... if he plays his cards right. The cast also includes ladies' man Phor; flirtatious event planner Charmaine; Phor's younger brother and assistant, Don; and Jessica, a British import who has her eyes on making it big in the States.
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Black Ink Crew: Chicago — Season 5

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Katrina Jackson

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Van Johnson

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Phor Brumfield

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Charmaine Bey

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Danielle Jamison

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Episode 1 Aired Jan 2, 2019 9MAG Is Forever Ryan returns to run the shop with a new team and a fresh vision; Don, Char and Van try to move on from the hurt Ryan caused them; Phor is caught in the middle of his feuding tattoo family. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 9, 2019 Give Me a Smoothie Gina Charmaine uses her newfound celebrity to protect Phor when he becomes a hot topic; Van finally receives the forgiveness he's been pushing for; Don seizes an opportunity to make more money for his family; Ryan lays down the law. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 16, 2019 Tattoo Shop of Horrors Don has taken over as manager and tensions are building between him and Brittany; Ryan invites an artist from California to come work at the shop; Van hires an apprentice that rubs everyone the wrong way. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 23, 2019 Michael Jackson Is Alive! Charmaine takes the 9MAG crew to Vegas for a tattoo convention in an attempt to prove her worth to Ryan; when Van's apprentice shows up, everyone speculates on where she's going to be sleeping at night. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 30, 2019 She's Here If You Evenita Junior arrives in Las Vegas to take the guys out for a spin on the Strip; Shine contemplates giving up his guest artist spot at 9MAG; things get awkward for everyone when Van and Jenn decide to head to the altar. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 6, 2019 Phor After Jenn and Van's Las Vegas chapel disaster, Charmaine tries to get the trip back on track with one last Vegas 9MAG pool party; Jenn and Van hash it out; Lily finally confronts Junior and Adriana; Phor spirals into a dark place. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 13, 2019 Potato With a Scarf On Junior is officially back at 9MAG; Charmaine hooks Ryan up with a celebrity client, Erica Mena; Bella reconnects with an old flame; the gang gets together for a 9MAG Friendsgiving. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 20, 2019 I Didn't Say I Hate Her (I Just Don't Like Her) All of 9MAG reacts to what happened on Friendsgiving; Junior gets in touch with himself and his past; Don expands his horizons; Charmaine outs Lily as a racist. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 27, 2019 I Hope You Make It to America Ryan gets an ominous call for a meeting from the building management to discuss the future of 9MAG; Lily uses her break from the shop to focus on her art; Charmaine decides to organize a protest. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 6, 2019 Lacuna Matata Ryan toils in secrecy on a new mystery shop; Van scares some sense into his daughter's boyfriend; rising actor Don ponders a move to NYC; Phor shines in the studio while Charmaine wants answers about her future with 9MAG. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 4, 2019 Don't Come for Queen Latifah Ryan's all-new 9Mag shop is open for business with a fresh talent line up; Van takes over the old shop by marking his territory with a new set of rules; Phor is back from his hiatus. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 11, 2019 Ryantology Van's leadership skills are put under the microscope, as the old shop continues to suffer; Lily wonders if she still has a future at 9Mag; Charmaine's parents come to town; Phor receives a baller opportunity. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 18, 2019 Team Bonding! When Ryan decides to treat the new 9Mag and old 9Mag to a team building trip in Miami, Charmaine questions her future with 9Mag; an emotional Ryan releases some pent-up anger toward the OGs. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 25, 2019 From Chi-ami to Sky-ami Mandatory team bonding in Miami pays off as Charmaine and Lily put years of beef behind them; Phor makes his triumphant return to the stage; when Lily lashes out at Neek, Ryan's hard-won 9MAG peace goes left. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 2, 2019 The Cover Up Is Worse Than the Crime Van defends himself and his artwork against a few unhappy clients causing legal trouble for Ryan; while Don and Ashley view houses at the top of their non-existent budget, a familiar face returns for a second chance at life. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 9, 2019 What Is This, A Reunion Show? Past and present members of the 9MAG crew attend the Chicago Tattoo Convention, where they dig up old conspiracy theories and drag old rivalries to the ground. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 16, 2019 The Steve Harvey Show Van fires Lily after she tarnishes the 9MAG brand at the tattoo convention; Neek gives Charmaine an ultimatum; Ryan and Phor fly to Los Angeles. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 23, 2019 Deja Vu Charmaine returns to 9MAG in hopes of getting her job back; Van takes his daughter on a college tour; Don asks Ashley for another chance at a perfect wedding. Details Episode 19 Aired Jul 30, 2019 The Vianna and the Long Haitian Neek plans to surprise Charmaine in South Carolina with a marriage proposal and invites the crew along for the event. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 6, 2019 Period, End of Sentence The happiest day of Charmaine's life is overshadowed by a rumor that won't die; Ryan decides it's time for a change at 9MAG and Don is just the one to make it. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Dan Cesareo, Shelley Sinha, Jessica Antonini, Susan Levison, Nina L. Diaz, Daniel Blau Rogge, Ken Martinez
Network
VH1
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 2, 2019