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Black Ink Crew: Chicago
Season 1
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Starring
  • Ryan Henry
  • Katrina Jackson
  • Van Johnson
  • Phor Brumfield
  • Don Brumfield
  • Charmaine Walker
  • Danielle Jamison
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkVH1
Original releaseOctober 26 (2015-10-26) –
December 28, 2015 (2015-12-28)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2

The first season of the reality television series Black Ink Crew: Chicago aired on VH1 from October 26, 2015 until December 28, 2015. It chronicles the daily operations and staff drama at an African American owned and operated tattoo shop 9MAG located in Chicago, Illinois.[1]

Main cast

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  • Ryan Henry
  • Katrina Jackson
  • Van Johnson
  • Phor Brumfield
  • Don Brumfield
  • Charmaine Walker
  • Danielle Jamison

Recurring cast

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  • Ashley Pickens
  • Terrance
  • Rachel

Episodes

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
11"We Run Chicago"October 26, 2015 (2015-10-26)1.80[2]
In a city defined by survival of the fittest, the crew gathers to celebrate 9 Mag’s one-year anniversary and honor the memory of Ryan’s late sister Nova. But when a surprise visitor shows up, the real drama begins.
22"What You Don't Understand Is, I Do Understand"November 2, 2015 (2015-11-02)1.90[3]
Ryan is turning 29, so the crew plans a surprise party. Don tries to make things right with his girlfriend Ashley. Charmaine confronts Don about text messages and Ryan’s world gets rocked by unexpected a phone call.
33"Phor Play"November 9, 2015 (2015-11-09)2.03[4]
With his first solo music performance approaching, Phor puts it all on the line and pursues a relationship with Kat. After a harsh meeting with his lawyer, Van’s future at 9 Mag is in jeopardy. Ashley confronts Charmaine.
44"Ain't No Prop, Clown"November 16, 2015 (2015-11-16)1.73[5]
After confronting Charmaine at Phor’s concert, Ashley makes a shocking decision about their relationship. All eyes are on Kat when she does a sexy photo shoot for Urban Ink Magazine. Ryan spirals out of control.
55"New York, New Problems"November 23, 2015 (2015-11-23)1.75[6]
After Ryan’s meltdown, Kat and Van confront him. When the crew questions Kat's loyalty to the shop, tensions escalate. On the heels of his successful concert, Phor heads to the Big Apple for a meeting with a big music executive.
66"You're Not God and You're Not My Daddy"November 30, 2015 (2015-11-30)1.92[7]
The rest of the 9Mag crew heads to New York City to lend support to Kat. Ceaser and the NY crew throw a mixxxy party in their honor, but things turn ugly. Ryan is finally fed up with Kat's ego.
77"Kat Fight!"December 14, 2015 (2015-12-14)1.71[8]
After returning from NYC, Charmaine reveals a secret. Don works on mending things with Ashley, while Danielle's relationship is tested. And, when Kat discovers that the guys are talking behind her back, things become uncertain.
88"Yacht Rocked"December 21, 2015 (2015-12-21)1.65[9]
Ryan decides to throw a shop appreciation party in true Chicago fashion...on a yacht! Danielle's confusion about her ex lands her right into Ryan's arms. And when Ashley shows up on the boat, things go from bad to worse.
99"The Don Sets in Paradise"December 28, 2015 (2015-12-28)1.96[10]
Shocking news at Van's court appearance leaves him wondering if he should run. When the girls fail to visit Kat, she questions their loyalty. Don decides to take Ashley on a weekend trip to prove his commitment.
1010"Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever"December 28, 2015 (2015-12-28)1.78[10]
The 9Mag crew hosts an event to help victims of violent crimes. Don tries to win Ashley back. Van is forced to make a life-changing decision. And at a birthday celebration for Ryan's late sister, an unexpected guest arrives.

References

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  1. ^ "Get Your First Look at VH1's Newest Series, Black Ink Crew: Chicago". Archived from the original on May 23, 2022.
  2. ^ Mefcalf, Mitch (October 26, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Monday Cable Originals & Network Update: 10.26.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 28, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  3. ^ Mefcalf, Mitch (November 3, 2015). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Monday Cable Originals & Network Update: 11.2.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Porter, Rick (November 10, 2015). "Monday cable ratings: 'Monday Night Football' down but still on top, plus 'Love & Hip Hop,' 'WWE Raw'". Archived from the original on November 12, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  5. ^ Porter, Rick (November 17, 2015). "Monday cable ratings: 'Monday Night Football' even with last week, plus 'Street Outlaws,' 'Love & Hip Hop'". Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  6. ^ Porter, Rick (November 23, 2015). "Monday cable ratings: 'Monday Night Football' rises, plus 'WWE Raw,' 'Love & Hip Hop'". Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  7. ^ "Monday cable ratings: Season low for 'Monday Night Football'". December 2, 2015. Archived from the original on April 1, 2017.
  8. ^ "Monday cable ratings: 'The Expanse' premiere not that expansive, 'Monday Night Football' leads". December 15, 2015. Archived from the original on October 25, 2016.
  9. ^ "Monday cable ratings: 'Monday Night Football' dips but remains on top". December 23, 2015. Archived from the original on January 16, 2017.
  10. ^ a b "Monday cable ratings: 'Monday Night Football' ends season on up note". December 30, 2015. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016.
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