Black Ink Crew: New York Season 9 Episode 13 Not Another Team Building

As the ninth season of the hit reality series, Black Ink Crew: New York, enters its thirteenth episode, tensions within the titular tattoo shop continue to rise as the crew attempts to navigate a team-building retreat that quickly takes a turn for the worse.

The episode, titled "Not Another Team Building," sees the crew of Black Ink embarking on a weekend-long retreat in upstate New York, in the hopes of fostering better communication and cooperation amongst themselves. However, the already fraught dynamic between longtime cast members like Ceaser, Ted, and Sky, as well as newer additions like Donna and Tatti, threatens to derail any progress that the retreat might otherwise facilitate.

From the outset, it's clear that not everyone is enthusiastic about the team-building weekend. Ceaser, the owner of Black Ink, is frustrated by the crew's inability to work together and create a cohesive environment in the shop. He hopes that the retreat will help the team learn how to better communicate and deal with conflict, but fears that the petty drama that's plagued the shop in the past will rear its ugly head once again.

Other members of the crew are similarly skeptical. Donna, who has had her own share of feuds and drama in the shop, is wary of spending a weekend in close quarters with her coworkers. Tatti, a newer member of the team, is struggling to find her place amongst the more established cast members, and worries that the retreat might only exacerbate that problem.

Despite the reservations held by some members of the crew, the weekend begins fairly amicably. There are team-building exercises, therapy sessions, and even a ropes course designed to help the group learn to work together. However, as the weekend progresses, tensions begin to boil over.

One point of contention is the behavior of Sky, who has always been an emotional lightning rod for the cast of Black Ink. She becomes increasingly agitated and combative as the weekend wears on, picking fights with several members of the crew and causing drama at every turn. At one point, she disappears into the woods alone, leaving the group worried and unsure of how to proceed.

Meanwhile, Ceaser and Ted are grappling with their own issues. The two longtime friends and coworkers have had a strained relationship over the past season, culminating in a physical altercation at the shop. While they've attempted to patch things up, the team-building weekend brings their issues to the forefront once again. Ceaser is frustrated by Ted's insistence on being a lone wolf, while Ted feels that Ceaser doesn't trust him and is always trying to micromanage his work.

As tensions rise and tempers flare, the retreat becomes less about team-building and more about airing grievances and dealing with long-standing issues. While some members of the crew are able to make progress and move past their differences, others find themselves more entrenched than ever in their conflicts.

By the end of the episode, it's clear that the retreat has done little to bring the Black Ink crew closer together. In fact, some members seem more divided than ever before. As they return to the shop and attempt to resume work, it remains to be seen whether the team will ever be able to truly come together and function as a cohesive unit.

"No Another Team Building" offers a raw and emotional look at the struggles faced by the cast of Black Ink Crew: New York. While the show is undoubtedly entertaining, it also provides a glimpse into the real-life challenges of working with a group of people in a high-pressure and often messy environment. As the season continues, viewers will undoubtedly be on the edge of their seats as they watch to see what drama unfolds next.