The BEST episodes of Miami Ink season 1

Every episode of Miami Ink season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Miami Ink season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 11/9/2024Network: TLCStatus: Ended
Finding Balance
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7.33
33 votes

#1 - 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.

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Never Forget
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7.16
45 votes

#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

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Growing Up
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7.15
34 votes

#3 - 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.

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Kat's in the Groove
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7.13
30 votes

#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.

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Going for the Gold
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6.70
61 votes

#5 - 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.

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Bad Break
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6.67
61 votes

#6 - 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.

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The Family
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6.44
36 votes

#7 - The Family

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/23/2005

Yoji and Brigette's daughter is born.

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The Apprentice
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6.42
36 votes

#8 - 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.

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In Memory Of...
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6.41
37 votes

#9 - 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.

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Five Friends
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5.98
81 votes

#10 - 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.

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