Episodes
Season 1 · Season 1
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Five Friends
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 Miami's South Beach called Miami Ink, the four friends and apprentice Yoji, hope to build a thriving business.
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Never Forget
As the business grows, the guys of Miami Ink struggle with the pressure of balancing their personal life and work
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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.
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Growing Up
While the gang adjusts to the responsibility of owning their own business, a list of celebrity clientèle wait months for their turn under the needle with the masters.
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The Apprentice
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 his kids' names.
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The Family
Yoji and Brigette's daughter is born.
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Going for the Gold
A medal-winning Paralympic athlete comes in to get his tribal tattoo completed. Meanwhile, Yoji and Bridgette bring Sydney to the shop to meet the others.
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Bad Break
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.
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Kat's in the Groove
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 the Virgin Mary on Darren's wife, and some family members come to visit the shop.
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Finding Balance
While exercising to get into better physical shape, Ami revives an old back injury. Meanwhile, the gang are hesitant to let Yoji handle a solo tattoo job on a woman.
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Hawaii
On 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.
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More Money, More Problems
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 car and Darren puts his life and career on the line by drinking too much.
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Step Up or Step Out
Yoji learns that he must show improvement in his drawing skills or Ami will remove him from his apprenticeship.
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Party All the Time
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 visiting from Israel.
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Weathering the Storm
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 convince his wife to leave Connecticut and join him.
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Kat's Return, Ami's Ride
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 resume rising a motorcycle.
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While Ami's Away
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 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.
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Rock 'n' Roll All Night
Garver 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.
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The Ink That Binds
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 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.
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Goodbye Freedom
Darren'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.
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Made in Japan
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 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.
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Cast
Ami JamesHimself
Chris NúñezHimself
Kat Von DHerselfBecause you watched Miami Ink
★ 6.8Naked and Afraid
★ 7.9Love After Lockup
★ 9Ghost Nation
★ 6.3Bad Girls Club
★ 7.5Fear Factor
★ 7.4Married at First Sight
★ 7.2Alone
★ 6.3Vanderpump Rules
★ 6.4The Ultimate Fighter
★ 6.2The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
★ 8.5Teen Mom: Young + Pregnant
★ 7.5Kitchen Nightmares
★ 6.5Squid Game: The Challenge
★ 7.8Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
★ 6.2The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
★ 7The Repair Shop
★ 6.6Love & Hip Hop Atlanta
★ 6.9Top Chef