Ep 3. The Return Of Cobra

In The Return Of Cobra, the third episode of the third season of Black Ink Crew: Chicago, the crew at 9MAG Tattoo Shop faces the return of a former member: Cobra. The episode kicks off with Cobra walking back into the shop after a considerable amount of time away, causing mixed emotions among crew members.

The team is hesitant to welcome her back with open arms, due to her prior conflicts with members. However, Cobra is determined to make things right. Meanwhile, Charmaine is busy with her pizza business, and with no real income generating from her business, her financial situation is getting worse. Her bad credit history is affecting her ability to get a loan, putting her dreams at risk.

Elsewhere, Ryan and Van are trying to work things out between them as a new mural is painted. On the other hand, Don has a family emergency that makes him take a leave of absence from the shop. The unexpected departure of a 9MAG member brings more tension to the crew.

The episode takes us through Cobra's journey to re-joining the 9MAG team, where she has to sit down with Ashley and clear up their previous conflict. The peace talks don't go as planned as both parties disagree on certain things. However, by the end of the episode, Cobra settles into her new role, and the crew slowly warms up to her return.

The Return Of Cobra highlights the significance of second chances, teamwork, and communication. The episode also shows the importance of dealing with one's financial situation and taking control of one's life.

The episode is filled with some tense and emotional moments, but it also showcases the artists working on some beautiful new tattoos. Although Cobra's return dominates the episode, it provides an opportunity for us to see more of the other characters and their lives outside of work.

Throughout the show's runtime, Black Ink Crew: Chicago has never shied away from highlighting the struggles that young artists face as they try to make it in an industry that's highly competitive and challenging. The Return Of Cobra episode highlights just this, with the additional focus on the importance of not seeking conflict but rather coming together to create greatness.

Overall, The Return Of Cobra is a heartwarming episode that showcases the true meaning of forgiveness and the importance of teamwork. It is an exciting episode that pulls at your heartstrings and makes you root for the 9MAG shop crew even more.