The crew from South Beach are back in the groove for more unbelievable body art in Miami Ink. Four master tattoo artists – Ami James, Chris Nuñez, Darren Brass and Chris Garver – follow their lifelong dream of opening a custom tattoo shop in Miami, Florida. Along with their loyal apprentice, Yoji Harada, and the talented Kat Von D, the artists and customers of Miami Ink share the personal stories of their lives and the tales behind the tattoos.
Episodes:
More Money, More Problems
Less than a year after opening, Miami Ink has become the hottest tattoo shop on
South Beach. For the first time in their lives Ami and Garver have money in
their pockets. But sometimes more money brings more problems.
Step Up or Step Out
With Yoji still struggling with his drawing skills, Ami threatens him with an
ultimatum – if he doesn't improve, Yoji will have to quit his apprenticeship.
Garver steps in and gives him some lessons, and a very helpful piece of
advice.
Weathering the Storm
With the Florida hurricane season upon them, Ami and the crew realise that the
shop they have worked so hard to build up could be wiped out in mere seconds in
the face of an approaching storm.
Party All The Time
Nuñez's partying starts to affect his work, along with the shop's reputation.
Ami spends time with his mother, who is visiting from Israel.
Kat’s Return, Ami’s Ride
Kat returns to the shop from Los Angeles for a surprise visit. Meanwhile Ami
must confront his fears over a past accident and find the courage to ride a
motorcycle again.
The Ink That Binds
Ami’s friend Flip returns to the shop to have a tribute to his great
grandmother etched onto his arm – a lasting reminder of his close family
values. Garver draws a heartfelt design for a woman who has struggled for years
to overcome an eating disorder.
While Ami’s Away
With Ami away in Hawaii, Kat stays on at the shop to lend a hand. A moving
tattoo design for a cancer survivor is on the agenda, as is a special creation
for custom motorcycle builder Billy Lane.
Rock ‘N’ Roll All Night
Yoji breaks out his electric guitar – a relic from his punk rock days – to
entertain the crew in the shop. Paul, a South Beach musician, enlists Garver to
create a guardian angel design to watch over him.
Goodbye Freedom
Darren’s wife moves down to Florida from Connecticut, sparking Ami to lament
that Darren’s partying days are over. Harold Hunter, a New York skating
legend, enlists his old friend Garver to design a moving tribute to the World
Trade Centre disaster.
Made In Japan
Ami creates a Rosary tattoo for a girl as a lasting memory of her lost
grandfather. Darren helps a musician remember to live life to the fullest, while
Garver works on a classic skull design.