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Lily sees Junior and Adriana for the first time since Jamaica, Don struggles to be there for both his dad and Phor as they battle depression, and Jenn confronts Van.

Phor arrives in Jamaica with the 9MAG crew for a performance of a lifetime. Loyal Ink's plan to surprise him fails when they bring too much of their Chicago baggage with them.

Lily becomes a reluctant co-parent when Bella moves in, Charmaine gabs about Phor's sexts on the radio, and Van finally forgives Ryan for past betrayals.

Lily flirts with the shop's new guest artist, Don is forced to kick a resentful Brittany out of the shop, and Van's new apprentice rubs the ladies of 9MAG the wrong way.

Junior returns to 9MAG while trying to patch things up with Adriana, Erica Mena is Ryan's new celebrity client, and Friendsgiving goes off the rails.

Weeks after Ryan's dramatic takeover of 9MAG, tensions run high between Phor and Don, Ryan and Rachel reach the end of the road, and Charmaine undergoes a medical procedure.

Van decides to commit to Jenn after hooking up with Evenita, Shine gets frustrated by 9MAG's unprofessionalism, and Junior arrives to tear up the Vegas Strip with the guys.

The new 9MAG and the old 9MAG head to Miami for team-building, Charmaine struggles to find happiness, and Ryan reveals his feelings about the old team.

Danielle confronts Ryan about firing her and later Ryan causes a melee after he rehires a former employee. Kat shocks the crew when she unexpectedly shows up in Chicago.

Unable to take over the lease for 9MAG, Van and the crew hold one last party at the shop, Phor gets a recording opportunity in L.A., and Ashley confronts Don's mistress.

The 9MAG crew offers its artistry to help raise gun violence awareness, Draya braves the cold to catch up with B-Slam and Miss Kitty, and Ceci and Ryan discuss Charmaine's fragile state.

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.

Ryan battles his staff over their growing disrespect towards him while Don and Ashley's marital bliss is threatened. Kat leaves Chicago for LA and Van starts a brawl at the 9Mag anniversary party.

When the 9MAG crew heads to a Vegas tattoo convention, Evenita shows up to the convention unannounced to get closer to Van, and Bella flips on Lily for not having her back.

Ryan is devastated when an injury prevents him from tatting his childhood idols. Charmaine tries to persuade Cobra to stay at 9Ma while Jenn's inadvertent nip slip sends Van over the edge.

Ashley makes a shocking decision after learning the truth about Charmaine and Don; Kat does a sexy photo shoot for Urban Ink Magazine.

Phor puts everything on the line to pursue a relationship with Kat; Van's future at 9 Mag is in jeopardy; Ashley confronts Charmaine.

Charmaine reveals a secret when she returns from New York; Don tries to mend things with Ashley; Danielle's relationship is tested.

Loyal Ink holds an official grand opening, Don and Ashley reassess their marriage after Ashdon goes to the hospital, and Charmaine nabs a Nipsey Hussle radio interview.

Don starts his new career as a piercer at 9Mag while Charmaine's mom gives her devastating news. Phor attempts to reconnect with family and Cobra gets turned on by her new roommate.

Ashley reveals the real reason she left Don.

Steven balances his friendship with Kitty against a guest spot offer at 9MAG, Prince feels unappreciated at 2nd City Ink, and Ryan calls a meeting of both shops to unify the crew

Kat and Van confront Ryan after his meltdown; the crew questions Kat's loyalty to the shop; Phor heads to the Big Apple for a meeting.

In the Season 1 premiere, the crew celebrates 9 Mag's one-year anniversary and honor the memory of Ryan's late sister. Later, a surprise visitor shows up and starts drama.

The crew plans a surprise party for Ryan; Don tries to fix things with Ashley; Charmaine confronts Don about text messages.

After a long drought on the dating front, Don schemes to get Ryan's love life on track; Prince struggles to get through to his nephew and enlists the help of Sensei Shogun.

9MAG hires a familiar face to work at the shop; with his dad's health deteriorating, Prince is forced to make changes for his future; guys' night out takes a left turn when a surprise visit disrupts the party.

Phor follows his music dreams to L.A., Ryan tags along for a pop-up that garners interest from Nicki Minaj, and talk of Ryan's legal troubles makes the rounds at Loyal Ink.

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.

Charmaine teams with a new partner to start her own shop after leaving 9MAG, Ryan tries balancing work and co-parenting, and Ashley gets distressing news.

Phor receives an unexpected DM about a woman from his past, Charmaine starts planning her wedding, and two 2nd City Ink artists consider leaving the shop.

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.

The crew heads to New York City to support Kat; Ceaser and the New York guys throw a mixxxy party; Ryan gets fed up with Kat's ego.

The crew heads to Mexico for some fun, sun, and tequila but tensions rise when Kat arrives at the villa unannounced. Kat reveals a shocking secret about Ryan and he loses his cool when Lily crosses a line.

As the new 9MAG and Loyal Ink each move closer to launch, Ryan tries recruiting an old friend, while Lily and Charmaine clash over rehiring Danielle.

Ryan throws a party on a yacht; Kat takes time away from the shop; Danielle is confused; Ashley shows up at the party.