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How to Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago

Updated on 2022-08-08 By Heather C. Jackson

Black Ink Crew: Chicago

Black Ink Crew: Chicago is back with new episodes in Season 7 on Tuesday, August 9, on VH1 at 8 p.m. ET. The reality show chronicles the daily operations and staff drama at 9MAG, an African American-owned and operated tattoo shop in Chicago. This season the crew is ushering in a new era for the Chicago franchise as they learn how to navigate the changing landscape and pursue increased success.

The cast this season includes Ryan, Don, Phor, Miss Kitty, Draya, and Prince. This article will explain how to watch the latest season of Black Ink Crew: Chicago as it airs and on-demand, as well as past seasons of Black Ink Crew on-demand.

  • When does Black Ink Crew: Chicago Return: Black Ink Crew: Chicago returns on Tuesday, August 9, at 8 p.m. ET
  • What Network: Black Ink Crew: Chicago airs on VH1.
  • Best Way to Watch Live: You can watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Philo (Free Trial).
Table of Contents
  • Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago Without Cable
    • Philo is The Cheapest Way to Watch Season 7
    • Other Ways to Watch Season 7
  • Watch Past Seasons of Black Ink Crew: Chicago
    • Where to Watch Season 7
    • Seasons 1 – 5 On-Demand
  • Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Roku
  • Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Fire TV Stick
  • Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Apple TV

Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago Without Cable

Black Ink Crew: Chicago airs on VH1, and here are some of the best ways to stream VH1. You can also read more in our guide: How To Watch VH1 without cable. Here are the best options.

Philo is The Cheapest Way to Watch Season 7

philo tv

Philo carries VH1 in its channel lineup allowing you to watch new Hop Black Ink Crew: Chicago episodes as they air. The streaming service offers a 1-week free trial. After the trial, Philo costs only $25 per month, making it the most affordable way to stream Black Ink Crew: Chicago. Philo also will have season 2 episodes available on-demand.

There is no contract with Philo, so you can cancel whenever you like. If you cancel during the free trial, you will not be charged for the first month. You can watch VH1 and other channels through Philo on up to three devices simultaneously. The streaming service even includes a cloud DVR so you can record episodes.

Philo is currently supported on Mac and PC on a web browser, Apple iPhone and iPad (running iOS 9 or newer), Android phones and tablets (running 5.0 or later), Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku. You can read our review of Philo for more details on the streaming service.

Other Ways to Watch Season 7

The following streaming services carry VH1 in their channel lineups, allowing you to watch new episodes of Black Ink Crew: Chicago when they air.

FuboTV

fuboTV offers over 100 live channels, including VH1 at the cost of $74.99, with upgraded plans available. The service supports iOS, Android, Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, and more. The price includes a cloud DVR and the ability to stream on three devices at once. See our review of fuboTV for more details.

sling tv

Sling offers VH1 in their “Lifestyles Extra” package. You first must subscribe to Sling’s basic Blue or Orange package at $40 per month, then add the Lifestyle Extra package for an additional $6 per month. Sling includes 50 hours of cloud DVR storage and the option to stream to devices simultaneously. The service supports iOS, Android, Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, and more. Sling offers a 3-day free trial. See our review of Sling TV for more information.

vidgo live tv streaming service

Vidgo offers over VH1 and 60 other channels at the cost of $69.99 per month, with upgraded plans available. The service supports iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Web browsers, and Chromecast. The price includes a cloud DVR and the ability to stream on three devices at once. Vidgo offers a 3-day free trial. See our review of Vidgo for more details.

Hulu Logo

Previously Hulu was known for its vast on-demand streaming library. However, they also offer Hulu Live TV service, including live VH1 Streaming and most top channels typically found on cable. Hulu Live TV starts at $76.99 after signing up. With Hulu Live TV, you can watch VH1 on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more. See our review of Hulu for more information.

youtube tv

YouTube TV offers over 85 live channels with three simultaneous streams and a personal cloud DVR. All this comes with a price tag of $72.99 per month. YouTube TV supports Android, iOS (includes airplay to Apple TV), and Chromecasts/Chromecast-compatible TVs. YouTube TV offers a 1-week free trial. See our review of YouTube TV for more information.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM offers VH1 and more for a price of $79.99 per month with upgraded plans available. The service supports Apple TV, iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and most modern web browsers. DIRECTV STREAM See this promo page or our review of DIRECTV STREAM for more details.

Watch Past Seasons of Black Ink Crew: Chicago

Where to Watch Season 7

The most recent complete season (the first half of season 7) is available through Philo, or any of the streaming services that carry VH1, or through the VH1 app if you log in with a compatible service above.

Seasons 1 – 5 On-Demand

Older seasons of Black Ink Crew: Chicago are available on Paramount+ (free trial). Paramount+ offers two subscription options. A subscription to Paramount+ costs $5.99 per month for their ‘Limited Commercials’ Plan. You can also subscribe to the Paramount+ ‘Commercial Free’ plan for $11.99 per month. Paramount+ streams to Roku Players, Apple TV, Xbox One, Chromecast, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire TV Stick, so you watch right on your television. See our review of Paramount+ for more information on this streaming service.

Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Roku

To watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Roku, follow these instructions.

  1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries VH1 (Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, etc.)
  2. On your Roku Menu, navigate to “Search” and press “OK” on your remote
  3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
  4. Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
  5. Select “Add Channel” press “OK” on your remote. If the channel is already installed, “Go To Channel” will be an option.
  6. The App is now installed on your Roku. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. VH1 will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide. You can also just use the in-app search for Black Ink Crew: Chicago and it will show on-demand and upcoming episodes.

Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Fire TV Stick

To watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Fire TV, follow these instructions.

  1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries VH1 (Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, etc.)
  2. On your Fire TV Home screen, click on the search icon in the screen’s upper-left corner.
  3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
  4. Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
  5. Select “Download,” and the channel will install
  6. The App is now installed on your Fire TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. VH1 will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide. You can also just use the in-app search for Black Ink Crew: Chicago and it will show on-demand and upcoming episodes.

Watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Apple TV

To watch Black Ink Crew: Chicago on Apple TV, follow these instructions.

  1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries VH1 (Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, etc)
  2. Scroll right to the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
  3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
  4. Select the streaming service click the cloud icon, and the channel will install
  5. The App is now installed on your Apple TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. VH1 will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide. You can also just use the in-app search for Black Ink Crew: Chicago and it will show on-demand and upcoming episodes.

About The Author

Heather C. Jackson

Heather C. Jackson writes for Grounded Reason. She is an editor, costume designer, and self-proclaimed television junkie located in Baltimore. Her work includes copywriting and editing art books, play scripts, and academic work; time as an editor, communications specialist, and publicist in regional theatre; and several years as a home and lifestyle writer and editor.

View all posts by Heather C. Jackson

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