Miami Ink

1. S01E01Five FriendsJuly 19, 2005—The 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
2. S01E02Never ForgetJuly 26, 2005—As the business grows, the guys of Miami Ink struggle with the pressure of balancing their personal life and work
3. S01E03In Memory Of...August 2, 2005—Ami and crew deal with changes and transformations in their lives and relationships, including the wedding of Yoji to his fiance Bridgette w
4. S01E04Growing UpAugust 9, 2005—While the gang adjusts to the responsibility of owning their own business, a list of celebrity clientèle wait months for their turn under th
5. S01E05The ApprenticeAugust 16, 2005—Yoji 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
6. S01E06The FamilyAugust 23, 2005—Yoji and Brigette's daughter is born.
7. S01E07Going for the GoldSeptember 6, 2005—A medal-winning Paralympic athlete comes in to get his tribal tattoo completed. Meanwhile, Yoji and Bridgette bring Sydney to the shop to me
8. S01E08Bad BreakSeptember 13, 2005—Darren 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.
9. S01E09Kat's in the GrooveSeptember 20, 2005—After 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 th
10. S01E10Finding BalanceSeptember 27, 2005—While exercising to get into better physical shape, Ami revives an old back injury. Meanwhile, the gang are hesitant to let Yoji handle a so
11. S01E11HawaiiJanuary 8, 2006—On a trip to Oahu, Hawaii, Ami James and Chris Garver meet Keoni Nunez who teaches them traditional Polynesian tattooing. Next, they sit in
12. S01E12More Money, More ProblemsJanuary 10, 2006—Trouble and confusion are brewing with the artists. They learn that as you get more money, you also get more problems. Ami buys his dream
13. S01E13Step Up or Step OutJanuary 17, 2006—Yoji learns that he must show improvement in his drawing skills or Ami will remove him from his apprenticeship.
14. S01E14Party All the TimeJanuary 24, 2006—Nunez'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
15. S01E15Weathering the StormJanuary 31, 2006—Tensions rise when Ami leaves town just as a huge storm is about to hit and leaves Chris Nunez in charge. Meanwhile, Darren tries to convin
16. S01E16Kat's Return, Ami's RideFebruary 7, 2006—Kat makes a surprise visit from Los Angeles, delighting the overworked staff, and Ami tries to get past the memory of a past accident and r
17. S01E17While Ami's AwayFebruary 28, 2006—Kat 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
18. S01E18Rock 'n' Roll All NightMarch 7, 2006—Garver works on a guardian angel design while Ami finishes a Hindu-inspired piece and then undertakes a Hawaiian-themed design. However, wi
19. S01E19The Ink That BindsMarch 14, 2006—Darren 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 eat
20. S01E20Goodbye FreedomApril 4, 2006—Darren's wife finally moves to Miami, forcing him to give up his notorious partying. Meanwhile, Yoji and Ami participate in a celebrity ping
21. S01E21Made in JapanApril 11, 2006—Against 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

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Saver vs. SpenderJuly 18, 2006—Darren has to be careful doing a tattoo for a man with type 1 diabetes, Nunez gets a little out of control with spending, Kat tattoos a man'
2. S02E02Yoji's InitiationJuly 25, 2006—Former apprentice Yoji Harada, now a full-fledged member of the design crew, joins Ami in doing simultaneous tattoos for a pair of best frie
3. S02E03Woman in a Man's WorldAugust 1, 2006—Nunez designs a tattoo to honor a woman's soldier father, a graffiti artist has a tattoo created from her own artwork, and Garver makes a Ja
4. S02E04The Ultimate Job InterviewAugust 8, 2006—The crew tests the latest applicant for shop manager by having a friend poses as a bookie who has come to confiscate Nunez's stuff.
5. S02E05We're All FamilyAugust 15, 2006—Nunez is having trouble dealing with his mother's surgery. Darren faces change after an important phone call. Ami tries to help with Yoji's
6. S02E06Kat the Party MachineAugust 22, 2006—Garver does a tattoo of a Spanish skull for one woman. Another gets an image of an Asian woman. But newcomer Kat is feeling left out.
7. S02E07Garver's UltimatumAugust 29, 2006—Garver's back problems flare and may jeopardize his career. Meanwhile, the crew tests another applicant in their quest to find a new manager
8. S02E08Kat: A Fish out of WaterSeptember 5, 2006—The "Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese Lady" gets a tattoo of her namesake sandwich image from Kat. Ami gives two people matching star tattoos. Yo
9. S02E09Ami's Bad SideSeptember 12, 2006—Ami gets in an argument with Darren's wife. Darren designs a koi fish tattoo for a man to celebrate his losing 100 pounds. Applicant Lee is
10. S02E10Kat's NicheSeptember 19, 2006—One woman gets a tattoo with her grandfather's favorite Latin saying, another gets a blue-ringed octopus tattoo from Ami, and a third gets a
11. S02E11Lloyd Banks and the Rotten AppleJanuary 8, 2006—Lloyd Banks of G-Unit gets a tattoo to mark his new album, "Rotten Apple," from Chris Garver.
12. S02E12Kat & Ami Tattoo the TroopsOctober 17, 2006—Ami creates a large tattoo on a man's back to represent significant turning points in his life, including his father's suicide and his comin
13. S02E13Bye-Bye BridgetteOctober 24, 2006—Garver uses a local pinup model to get inspiration for Roger's tattoo. Philip memorializes his dad's battle against cancer. Kat celebrates a
14. S02E14Sink or SwimOctober 31, 2006—Carver works on a novel design to celebrate a woman's brother, who died in Iraq. Ami has a morale dilemma with a client and may refuse the
15. S02E15The JeepNovember 7, 2006—Garver draws a "Day of the Dead" skull to memorialize a legal battle. Ami creates a hot rod design to help a client reconcile with his fathe
16. S02E16History of the Circus SideshowNovember 28, 2006—Circus sideshow workers get tattoos of a rubber-chicken prop and the Coney Island Wonder Wheel ride.
17. S02E17A Disgruntled YojiDecember 5, 2006—A man in medical school honors those who helped him; a woman pays tribute to her mother with a special pinup tattoo.
18. S02E18Von D Family BondingDecember 12, 2006—A rapper gets the words "forgive us" inked; Darren designs a tattoo for a line of custom choppers.
19. S02E19The Car StarDecember 19, 2006—Overhaulin' host Chris Jacobs gets a tattoo.
20. S02E20Garver's InjuryDecember 26, 2006—A Madre de Agua (mother of water) tattoo is done by Kat for a woman who lost her father; a man gets a clock and crying-woman image to symbol
21. S02E21Battle of the ApprenticesJanuary 23, 2007—When Ami's buddy Yaniv comes to Miami with his Japanese apprentice Kosuke, to drop off Ami's bike, Ami and Yaniv decide to swap apprentices
22. S02E22Shop PartyJanuary 30, 2007—Miami Ink celebrates its first year; Ami helps Crystal heal the pain of her mother's murder with a guardian-angel tattoo; a hip-hop artist i
23. S02E23Yoji's Big MoveFebruary 6, 2007—Yoji moves his family into a larger place. Kat does a tattoo of slain pop singer Selena for her brother. Darren has Garver give him a tattoo
24. S02E24Family Values TourFebruary 13, 2007—Visiting Korn's Family Values tour, Darren gives the bass player tattoos of his band-mate's autographs. Nunez works on a friend's back tatto
25. S02E25Nobody Likes a QuitterFebruary 27, 2007—Nunez helps a woman redo her tattoo tribute to her late husband. Ami creates a freehand dragon design for a man who has overcome a terrible
26. S02E26Bella Boot CampMarch 6, 2007—Ami's dog Bella goes wild in the shop, so Nunez and Yoji decide to pay for her to be professionally trained. A fan of Nunez's work comes in
27. S02E27Kat and Oliver Quality TimeMarch 13, 2007—Living in a different time zone from her husband Oliver is taking a toll on Kat's marriage, so when he comes to visit they consult a psychic
28. S02E28Back to their RootsMarch 20, 2007—Graffiti artist G-Wiz has abandoned illegal activities in favor of a mural project for a local charity, and asks Darren and Nunez to assist,
29. S02E29Kat's CookingMarch 27, 2007—Kat comes up with a design that's a tribute to extreme sports, gets a cooking lesson, and is visited by her mom. Garver doesn't seem so stro
30. S02E30Yoji's DilemmaApril 3, 2007—Yoji decides to put together a punk-rock band. Garver resumes work on Nunez's back tattoo after an eight-year hiatus. Ami continues his deta
31. S02E31Ami and Nunez Buy a BarApril 24, 2007—Ami and Nunez's bar may not open as scheduled because of problems with their business partners.
32. S02E32American ChopperMay 1, 2007—Ami and Nunez do some tattoos for the gang at "American Chopper."
33. S02E33Tensions Rock the ShopMay 8, 2007—Problems mount between Ami and Kat as a friend of Kat's visits the shop.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01New Artist SearchJune 12, 2007—
2. S03E02Staff, Staff, StaffJune 19, 2007—
3. S03E03Old FriendsJune 26, 2007—
4. S03E04Facing ChangesJuly 7, 2007—An artist from New York City, Miss D'Jo, gets a tryout as Kat's replacement. She and Chris work on a family portrait with a film theme. Mean
5. S03E05Garver Gets CommissionedJuly 17, 2007—Garver agrees to paint a piece of art to hang in a model home. Yoji gives Jasmine and Ali matching tattoos to show how much they are in love
6. S03E06Viva Las VegasJuly 24, 2007—
7. S03E07Nothing Lasts ForeverAugust 5, 2007—Ami divides his time between days at the tattoo shop and nights at the new bar, but becomes annoyed that Nunez is spending so much time at t
8. S03E08No RegretsNovember 6, 2007—
9. S03E09Ami's AngerNovember 13, 2007—
10. S03E10Skate or DieNovember 20, 2007—
11. S03E11Speed RacerNovember 27, 2007—Ami sends Nunez to drag racing school to cure him of his inner 'speed demon' and his pile of speeding tickets. He's a natural, and shows us
12. S03E12Makin' the Big LeaguesDecember 4, 2007—
13. S03E13Through Thick and ThinDecember 11, 2007—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Make or BreakApril 24, 2008—Ami must get on board with Nunez idea of finding a new shop for Miami Ink, due to unforeseen chaos, and Darren's unexpected return from an e
2. S04E02We are FamilyMay 1, 2008—Miami Ink's new manager Dre, needs to pass her certification test before she can work at the shop. Darren announces he has a new fiancé and
3. S04E03Tim's Pin-upsMay 8, 2008—Ami offers to babysit so that a frazzled Yoji can spend a day at lunch with his wife, but finds it hard to relax.
4. S04E04House HuntingMay 15, 2008—Yoji comes down with a nasty skin condition, needing medical attention. Garver tries his hand at fixing Yoji up, but the job calls for profe
5. S04E05Ami AnimatesMay 22, 2008—Ami teaches an art class at Miami Children's hospital and brings the kid's drawings to life through animation. Baby Dre takes Yoji shopping
6. S04E06Blast Off!June 5, 2008—The crew's on the move. Ami, Nunez, Darren and Dre head out to Cape Canaveral to see the space shuttle launch, discovering that traveling in
7. S04E07Dre's Stylin'June 12, 2008—Nunez gives back to mom, buying her a house and helps out with the move. Ami has a lesson in Jujitsu with a group of young martial artists.
8. S04E08Ami and Yoji Come to BlowsJuly 3, 2008—The gang are refused entrance on the golf course because they're not dressed appropriately. After a updating their attire, they hit the link
9. S04E09Dre Demands RespectJuly 10, 2008—Ever since the episode "Blast Off", Dre has felt like she's not part of the team since her name is the only one not up on the shop's window.
10. S04E10Ruthless and ToothlessJuly 24, 2008—Yoji and Darren can't agree on the designs for a tattoo-based baby clothing line. While Ami tattoos a cherry blossom on Vanessa to get over
11. S04E11New Orleans SpecialAugust 7, 2008—Ami was invited to post-Katrina New Orleans by one of the disaster relief workers. So the crew decide to take up the offer and become guest
12. S04E12Hanging with the HiradasAugust 14, 2008—Yoji, Bridget and baby Sidney visit Yoji's mom in Japan so she can see her granddaughter for the first time. Darren is asked by young patien
13. S04E13And Baby Makes ThreeAugust 21, 2008—Darren and Talea prepare for the baby. Ami gets overwhelmed when he produces a mixed martial arts fight night. Meanwhile, Nunez helps a canc

Season 4 ranked & reviewed