The BEST episodes of Miami Ink
Every episode of Miami Ink ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Miami Ink!
Miami INK takes viewers into the inside world of tattooing. From the shop, to the artists, and their clients. Get an in depth look at the emotional stories behind the tattoos and the meaning people attach to them. People from all walks of life come for tattoos, from punk rock, to South Beach socialites, to celebrities. The series follows four master artists, Ami James, the tough guy of the bunch, Chris Garver, Darren Brass, Chris Nunez, and the apprentice Yojiro Harada. Ami, Darren, Chris, and Garver met ten years ago when they all studied in Miami under the world famous tattoo artist, the late Lou Sciberras. During their apprenticeship they all lived and worked together becoming the best of friends. Eventually they went their separate ways and opened up their own tattoo parlors in Los Angeles, New York, Connecticut, and South Beach. Their dream was to one day reunite and open their own tattoo parlor together as partners.
#1 - Growing Up
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2005
While the gang adjusts to the responsibility of owning their own business, a list of celebrity clientèle wait months for their turn under the needle with the masters.
#2 - Never Forget
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2005
As the business grows, the guys of Miami Ink struggle with the pressure of balancing their personal life and work
#3 - Finding Balance
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/27/2005
While exercising to get into better physical shape, Ami revives an old back injury. Meanwhile, the gang are hesitant to let Yoji handle a solo tattoo job on a woman.
#4 - Kat's in the Groove
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/20/2005
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 the Virgin Mary on Darren's wife, and some family members come to visit the shop.
#5 - Ami's Bad Side
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2006
#6 - Garver's Ultimatum
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2006
#7 - Woman In a Man's World
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2006
#8 - Saver or Spender
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2006
#9 - Yoji's Initiation
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/25/2006
Former apprentice Yoji Harada, now a full-fledged member of the design crew, joins Ami in doing simultaneous tattoos for a pair of best friends. One customer gets a cartoon version of herself, and another asks for a Buddha design to help cover up a scar from scoliosis. A woman with no tattoos comes in to apply for the shop manager position.
#10 - The Ultimate Job Interview
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2006
#11 - Going for the Gold
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/6/2005
A medal-winning Paralympic athlete comes in to get his tribal tattoo completed. Meanwhile, Yoji and Bridgette bring Sydney to the shop to meet the others.
#12 - Bad Break
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/13/2005
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.
#13 - In Memory Of...
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2005
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.
#14 - The Apprentice
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2005
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 his kids' names.
#16 - Five Friends
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2005
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 Miami's South Beach called Miami Ink, the four friends and apprentice Yoji, hope to build a thriving business.
#17 - Skate or Die!
Season 4 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/20/2007
Yoji's been bulking up with workouts and weight gainer to combat Ami's bullying. And when mixed martial arts fighter, Paul Buentello offers to help him train, Yoji's in for a serious beat down in the ring.
#18 - Ami's Anger
Season 4 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/13/2007
With the stress of finding Kat's replacement, running the shop and managing the bar bearing down on him, Ami's having a tough time controlling his temper.Yoji almost loses it when he rubs off a stencil for a Koi he's working on.
#19 - No Regrets
Season 4 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/6/2007
Nunez and Ami's partnership has reached the breaking point,and the boys need to decide if their better off friends than partners.Garver takes on Simone's elaborate peacock tattoo while Darren gives a 300lb woman a voluptuous pin up girl tattoo on her back
#20 - Nothing Lasts Forever
Season 4 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/31/2007
Ami and Nunez try and find a balance between working days at the shop and nights at their new bar. Unfortunately, Nunez enjoys working the bar a little too much and his irresponsible behavior pushes Ami to the edge.
#21 - Viva Las Vegas
Season 4 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/24/2007
Ami and Nunez head to Las Vegas so a major promoter can teach them the tricks of the trade and throw a party for their bar, Love/Hate. While they're away, Darren's pal, acclaimed tattoo artist Joe Capobianco, fills in at the shop.
#22 - Garver Gets Commissioned
Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 7/17/2007
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 with each other. Meanwhile, Nunez tattoos a real-life mermaid.
#23 - Facing Changes
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 7/3/2007
With Kat gone, we try out NYC based Miss D'Jo as her replacement.She hooks Chris up with a film themed family portrait. Darren gives Humberto a massive phoenix, symbolic of his ability to rise above a volitle childhood.
#24 - Old Friends
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/26/2007
With the shop down an artist, Garver's old friend Tim Hendricks joins the team as a guest artist. Ami treats Samantha to a traditional owl tattoo to honor her grandmother. Garver gives BMX rider, Matt a bearded back piece.
#25 - Staff, Staff, Staff
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/19/2007
Not only are the guys down an artist at the shop with Kat gone, but the continued success of Love Hate means Ami and Nunez also need more staff at the bar. In the meantime, Ami helps Marissa put an end to the single life with a double happiness tattoo.