The BEST episodes of NY Ink season 1

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

NY Ink follows Ami James as he puts it all on the line to become the Tattoo King of New York. Always looking for his next big challenge, Ami's new shop will be opening up right in the heart of SoHo. A new shop means hiring a whole new crew, and with that, a whole new set of problems.

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8.23

44 votes

#1 - Last Man Standing

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2011

The season ends with Ami finally having enough with Chris and Megan finds herself stuck in between. The crew's future together is uncertain when youngest female Survivor winner Jenna Morasca arrives for a tattoo.

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7.91

127 votes

#2 - Think Again

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2011

Ami must be brutally honest with Jessica when a photoshoot threatens to interfere with her work at the shop and Tommy's constant pranks are upsetting Robear.

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7.86

124 votes

#3 - Dis-Appointment

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2011

Megan's partying is affecting her work and Tim Hendricks' easy going attitude is interfering with the business.

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7.84

125 votes

#4 - The Gloves Are Off

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2011

With the shop's rough opening week, Chris Torres is causing problems and Ami decides whether to fire his first employee already.

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7.83

97 votes

#5 - Out of the Box

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2011

The shop isn't financially stable and Ami is worried. Jessica tries to help but makes things worse.

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7.83

95 votes

#6 - Blood is Thicker Than Ink

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2011

Billy, Ami's apprentice and friend, is reaching his breaking point. When Megan's boyfriend cheats with her best friend, Chris sees an opportunity for romance.

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7.82

98 votes

#7 - Roosters and Romance

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2011

The shop is floundering with the lack of appointments and former Miami Ink apprentice Yoji arrives for a visit. As Chris's relationship with Megan is heating up, his behaviour is getting worse.

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7.66

159 votes

#8 - Back in a New York Groove

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2011

NY Ink follows Ami as he puts it all on the line to become the Tattoo King of New York. Always looking for his next big challenge, Ami's new shop, Wooster Street Social Club, will be opening up right in the heart of SoHo. A new shop means hiring a whole new crew, and with that, a whole new set of problems.

Directors: Marvin Blunt

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