Season 5 - Episode Guide

Ceaser ushers in a new era of Black Ink with a grand opening party at his new shop. Teddy takes the reins of 113th as the new executive manager. Tempers flare when Donna finds out that Max is still involved with his ex.

O'Sh*t returns to Harlem with a new name and a new flame. Ted transforms Ceaser's old office into a Boom Boom Room and hires a new tattoo artist. Ceaser's brand ambassador Kitty incites a brawl when she insults the 113th shop.

Ceaser is forced to confront his employees after learning that Kitty was jumped. A rumor sends Young Bae into attack mode. Nikki finally agrees to let Richard work at 113th. Sky concocts a crazy plan to get Donna back.

Dutchess takes over 113th and plans a 24-hour tattoo-a-thon to save the shop, but a fight between Sky and Tiffany threatens to ruin the entire event. An urgent call from Richard has Nikki racing to the Bronx courthouse. And Donna, needing cash so she can move out of Sky's apartment, sells her most precious asset.

Sky ends up with stitches when Tiffany confronts her about her attitude. Melody wants to return to Black Ink. Sky shares a closely guarded secret with Ceaser. Richard and Nikki's wedding celebration turns ugly.

Walt tries to convince Richard to take care of his legal situation. Ceaser is shocked when Donna shows up at the shop wanting her job back. Dutchess comes home to NYC to celebrate her magazine cover.

Ceaser is shocked when Dutchess leaves him. Sky asks her female co-workers for a very personal favor. Walt and Sky introduce Young Bae to online dating. Sky fears for her safety when a man from her past shows up at the shop.

The crew takes Ceaser to Miami for some sun, sand and senoritas. Richard battles it out in court with Kathie over custody of their son. Dutchess receives a disturbing phone call that has her questioning her decision to leave NYC.

The crew heads out on a camping trip for some team-building exercises but all hell breaks loose when an unexpected visitor arrives. Dutchess demands proof of Ceaser's affair. Sky and Donna discover dark secrets from Nikki's past

The crew tries to persuade Ceaser to reopen the shop. Dutchess returns to New York and makes a shocking discovery on Ceaser's computer. A friendsgiving celebration turns sour when Sky attacks Teddy about his behavior.

As the crew heads to Puerto Rico, a massive screw up from Teddy threatens to derail the entire trip. Melody loses her cool when Lalo refuses to make the ultimate commitment. Ceaser and Dutchess finally come face to face.

The crew parties on a boat off the coast of Puerto Rico but things get rocky when Ceaser exposes the truth about Nikki's past. Melody and Lalo commit their lives to each other. Dutchess makes an emotional plea to win Ceaser back.

The crew celebrates the grand re-opening of Black Ink. Ted is on the defense as Melody makes a power play to become manager. O'S**t reveals shocking information about Nikki. Melody catches Ceaser in a compromising position.

Ceaser and the crew turn it up at DMX's birthday party. Sky is determined to stop Kitty from becoming Ceaser's new woman. Someone from Nikki's past shows up with shocking news. And a fancy dinner ends when Sky trashes the table.

An angry Miss Kitty confronts Ceaser about sleeping with Allison. Richard rushes to the hospital after an urgent text message from Nikki. Dutchess gets her groove back with an NFL player after hearing about Ceaser's sex life.

Sky returns to 113th and shares some big news. Ceaser attempts damage control with Miss Kitty. Sky heads to the boardroom to pitch her new work out. All hell breaks loose when Donna says Sky doesn't deserve her promotion.

Ceaser learns a shocking revelation about his relationship with Dutchess. After the loss of their baby, Richard's wife Nikki hits her breaking point. Kitty attempts to make peace with Dutchess. Bae is caught up in a new romance.

Miss Kitty refuses to back down from Dutchess; Ceaser wants to cozy up to Karlie Redd; Richard must make a decision about his marriage; Ceaser celebrates the newest shop in his franchise.

Interviews and reactions to shocking moments from the New York and Chicago casts.