The WORST episodes of LA Ink

#1 - What's Wrong Kat?

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/4/2010

Kat's cat, Ludwig, is very sick and she is having a hard time dealing with it and Liz's superior attitude after she found out there are four "Shop Manager" positions and the basics of the job. While Craig questions Aubry's competence at American Electric and gets a visit from his brother.

#2 - It's All In The Family

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2009

Kat gives Motorhead's Lemmy a tattoo; Hannah and her daughter bond in hopes of figuring out the past; Kat plans a celebration since her brother is coming for a visit.

#3 - Training Day

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/25/2010

Liz, the new shop manager, is no-nonsense and Kat likes it. However, it is not sitting well with the rest of the crew. Paulie and Amy are trying to hookup Aubry with a job at American Electric, but they are struggling.

#4 - Oh Brother

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/29/2010

Kat convinces Michael to run a marathon, but after he drops out, she finds other ways to spend time with him. American Electric celebrates its 11th anniversary, and Paulie's refusal to participate angers Craig just as much as Amy's surprise guest.

#5 - Challenge for Kat

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/1/2010

Amputees, Rob and Scott, get prosthetic limbs tattooed by Kat and she enforces shop policy with Corey and the rest of the team. Paulie's client invites him to work on Snoop Dogg's music video.

#6 - Tramp Stamp of Approval

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/27/2009

In the previous episode, Aubry was thinking about getting a tattoo and now thinks getting it at shop will earn some brownie points. However, Kat is worried that she isn't doing it for the right reason.

#7 - LA Pink

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/24/2009

Kat reaccounts how a doctor's appointment brought the anxiety of possible cancer into her life and Aubry is still trying to fit in but Corey is not buying it.

#8 - Corey's Fort

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2008

Corey's long commute each day is cutting into his time with his kids. Kat tattoos "The Game", a rapper who wants to quit music to be a father and Jason gets a portrait of his deceased baby daughter.

#9 - Blonde Ambition

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/17/2009

#10 - Skate Ramp

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/12/2008

Kat decides to build a full sized skate ramp inside the shop. But Hannah, whose work station will be right next to the ramp, doesn't like the idea and thinks bad things will happen. Meanwhile, because of the construction in the shop, Corey and Kim are forced to work in Corey's shop.

#11 - First Anniversary

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/22/2009

Kat puts Naheed in charge of throwing a party for the whole crew to celebrate the 1 yr anniversary of the shop! Kim asks Hannah to tattoo her for the first time. Nick Wheeler from the band the All-American Rejects stops by for a portrait of his puppy dog.

#12 - 66 Nikki's

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2009

Nikki Sixx's work with Covenant House inspires Kat to get involved, but she stresses out when planning a benefit goes down to the wire. Olympic soccer star Natasha Kai stops by the shop to show off the gold. Corey dedicates a tattoo to his son.

#13 - Addicted

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/18/2011

Kat uncovers Arianna's dark secret, when it becomes a matter of life and death. Meanwhile, Dan plays a dodgy prank that turns the shop into a warzone - and Rooftop takes a permanent hit.

#14 - Tick, Tock, Biological Clock

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/6/2009

Aubry has been trying to fit in at the shop but her efforts are causing tension. Kat asks everyone to make her feel welcome and to show it, she sets Aubry up with one of Kat's good friends. While on the date Aubry announces she wants a baby.

#15 - Feeling the Heat

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/8/2010

The tension between Kat and Corey is causing mounting pressure in the shop. Corey is disenchanted with the lack of shop support at his band performance. Aubry is furious when she finds out Paulie met with Corey.

#16 - Life after Pixie

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/20/2008

The shop tries to pick up all the pieces after Pixie's big blow up at the shop. Kat is forced to find a fill in for Pixie. Kat and Pixie's friendship is tested, but Kat tries to make amends.

#17 - Novelty Girls

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/5/2008

Kat and Orbi's relationship grows closer when she tattoos a portrait of Rock N Roll legend, Roy Orbison, on Orbi. Pixie and Kim decide to try speed dating but it doesn't fair so well.

#18 - Corey's Dilemma

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/6/2008

Kat returns to work after her health scare but is so overwhelmed by the progress of "MusInk" that she missed the deadlines and her headlining band cancels on her. Kat turns to Corey for a helping hand but Corey can't find a balance between being a family man and a friend.

#19 - Crüefest

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2008

Kat and crew rock out when Kat gets a surprise visit from Mötley Crüe musician Nikki Sixx, who wants a portrait of his friend and fellow band member Mick Mars.

#20 - Feelings Rule

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/20/2009

Kat begins a second book based on her private tattoo journals work that triggers deep emotional reactions. Aubry ponders getting a tattoo. Paulie worries about not getting any clients and his feelings hit the boiling point.

#21 - The Return of the Rock?

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/25/2010

Kat has still not made a decision about Corey's return to the shop and he unsure what to do concerning his clients in Hollywood. His frustration with waiting causes him to start looking at other options.

#22 - Big Decisions

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/30/2007

Kat decides she wants to take a vacation and meet Orbi on tour, but she can't seem figure out a way to meet him and still take care of the business. Meanwhile, Hannah is forced to choose between her life in L.A. and the life she left behind in Chicago.

#23 - Sobriety & Sisterhood

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/3/2009

The shop marks Kat's two year soberity aniversery with a special surprise, while Kat celebrates the occasion by tattooing her sister Karoline. Aubry plans hitting the stage to perform stand up comedy.

#24 - Help Wanted

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2008

Everyone is stressed out keeping the shop growing and running smoothly. Kat needs to hire more help, but struggles whether to hire another friend as manager. While rocker Dave Navarro wants to memorialize his mom with a pinup portrait.

#25 - Kim's Big Deal

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2008

Kim's asked to provide artwork for a shoe manufacturer's new line. Meanwhile, Hannah and Corey meet one of the country's top female rally-car drivers.