Miami Ink

Season 1

TV-PG

5 tattoo artists move to South Beach to open up a tattoo shop.

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21 Episodes

Five Friends
E1
Five FriendsThe friends reunite to turn what was once just a dream into a reality. As Ami and three world-class tattoo artists open up a tattoo shop in Miami's South Beach called Miami Ink, the four friends and apprentice Yoji, hope to build a thriving business.
Never Forget
E2
Never ForgetThe men of Miami Ink experience the stress of starting their own business and balancing their personal life at the same time. From filling the emotional needs of their clients, to one artists' proposal, the whole shop is overjoyed at their growing fam
In Memory Of...
E3
In Memory Of...Ami and crew deal with changes and transformations in their lives and relationships, including the wedding of Yoji to his fiance Bridgette when they get married in a beautiful ceremony on the beach.
Growing Up
E4
Growing UpThe shop has been open for several weeks and the guys are adjusting to the responsibility of owning a business. From NYC to LA, each has become a renowned artist with celebrity clientele that wait months to be inked by the masters.
The Apprentice
E5
The ApprenticeYoji slowly learns the ropes, but still has a way to go before he can tattoo. Also: a former member of rock band Skid Row gets tattooed with his kids' names.
The Family
E6
The FamilyYoji and Brigette's daughter is born.
Going for the Gold
E7
Going for the GoldAn Olympic athlete featured in the documentary "Murderball" comes into the shop to have Ami finish a tribal tattoo on his arm. The team bands together to help Yoji take his first step toward becoming a full-fledged tattoo artist.
Bad Break
E8
Bad BreakDarren Brass takes a little spill and breaks his elbow, so Ami brings in a new girl from Los Angeles to substitute for a few weeks.
Kat's in the Groove
E9
Kat's in the GrooveAfter last week's episode where Kat was brought in to help out, she's now settled in and having fun doing some great artwork. Kat tattoos the Virgin Mary on Darren's wife, and some family members come to visit the shop.
Finding Balance
E10
Finding BalanceAmi decides to get back in shape to help keep him focused and energetic. Unfortunately, he exacerbates an old back injury and spends the next couple of days trying to recover. A woman wants Yoji to tatoo her, and the guys are hesitant to let him go solo.
Hawaii
E11
HawaiiOn a trip to Oahu, Hawaii, Ami James and Chris Garver meet Keoni Nunez who teaches them traditional Polynesian tattooing. Next, they sit in at a shop in Honolulu and tattoo six locals. While they're in Hawaii, they also meet professional surfers who take them to catch some waves.
More Money, More Problems
E12
More Money, More ProblemsTrouble and confusion are brewing with the artists. They learn that as you get more money, you also get more problems. Ami buys his dream car and Darren puts his life and career on the line by drinking too much.
Step Up or Step Out
E13
Step Up or Step OutYoji learns that he must show improvement in his drawing skills or Ami will remove him from his apprenticeship.
Party All the Time
E14
Party All the TimeNunez's partying starts to get in the way of his work and demeans the shop's reputation. Meanwhile, Ami spends time with his mother, who is visiting from Israel.
Weathering the Storm
E15
Weathering the StormTensions flare when Ami skips town just as one of the worst hurricanes of the season is about to hit - leaving Nu?ez in charge of the shop. Darren tries to convince his wife Carolina to leave her comfortable Connecticut home.
Kat's Return, Ami's Ride
E16
Kat's Return, Ami's RideKat makes a surprise visit from Los Angeles, delighting the overworked staff, and Ami tries to get past the memory of a past accident and resume rising a motorcycle.
While Ami's Away
E17
While Ami's AwayKat stays on and helps out while Ami and Chris are vacationing in Hawaii. Now under the temporary management of Nunez, the shop is kept busy doing an intricate Alphonse Mucha design for a breast-cancer survivor and a special tattoo for custom-motorcycle builder Billy Lane. Meanwhile, apprentice Yoji gets his first solo job for a paying customer.
Rock 'n' Roll All Night
E18
Rock 'n' Roll All NightGarver works on a guardian angel design while Ami finishes a Hindu-inspired piece and then undertakes a Hawaiian-themed design. However, with so much work to do, the long hours are getting to everyone.
The Ink That Binds
E19
The Ink That BindsDarren does an inspirational tattoo to honor a man's uncle, while Garver does one for a woman who has struggled for years to overcome an eating disorder. Yoji's long work hours are affecting his family life, and the gang offers to look after his daughter while he and his wife see a family therapist. Meanwhile, the guys are jealous of Nunez's lunch date, and Ami places a radio ad for a friend who is looking for a fiancee.
Goodbye Freedom
E20
Goodbye FreedomDarren's wife finally moves to Miami, forcing him to give up his notorious partying. Meanwhile, Yoji and Ami participate in a celebrity ping-pong tournament to benefit underprivileged kids. Nunez gives a young girl the design of her dreams, then helps another with an image to keep her mother's memory alive. Meanwhile, Darren gives his father a first tattoo, and Garver places an image of the World Trade Center on a skateboarder.
Made in Japan
E21
Made in JapanAgainst Ami's wishes, Yoji gets a Mohawk haircut and adds a tattoo to his head. But Ami can't complain too much when apprentice Yoji finally gets his first paying client. Ami does a rosary design for a girl in memory of her grandfather, Darren makes a design to remind a rock musician that you only live once, and Garver creates a skull tattoo. Later, the guys temporarily leave the tattoo world and collaborate on paintings for an international art show.