Black Ink Crew | |
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Genre | Reality |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 5 |
No. of episodes | 65 |
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Running time | 42-43 minutes |
Production company(s) | Big Fish Entertainment VH1 Productions |
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Original network | VH1 |
Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | January 7, 2013 | – present
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Related shows | Black Ink Crew: Chicago |
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Website |
Black Ink Crew is an American reality television series that airs on VH1 and debuted on January 7, 2013. It chronicles the daily operations and staff drama at an African American-owned and operated tattoo shop in Harlem, New York. The second season premiered on September 23, 2013, with the season returning on March 31, 2014, for five more episodes. The third season premiered on January 26, 2015, with the season returning August 24, 2015 for eight more episodes and a reunion special on October 19, 2015. On August 31, 2015 VH1 announced a spin-off called Black Ink Crew: Chicago will premiere October 26, 2015. Black Ink Crew has been renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on April 4, 2016. The show was renewed for a fifth season which premiered on January 18, 2017.