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NY Ink - Episode Guide

Season 1

Back in a New York Groove

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2011

Back in a New York Groove

Famed Miami tattoo artist Ami James decides to fulfill his longtime dream of opening up a tattoo shop in New York City.To help ensure the shop's success, he has invited some of the best artists in the business to join his team.

The Gloves Are Off

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2011

The Gloves Are Off

Ami James has opened an amazing tattoo shop in Manhattan and filled it with some of the best tattoo artists in the world. After a rough opening week, continued problems with artist Chris Torres make Ami question if it's already time to make a change.

Dis-Appointment

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2011

Dis-Appointment

Ami's top artist Tim Hendricks' laid back life style threatens Ami's business. Megan's partying causes Ami to doubt her as the prodigy.

Blood is Thicker Than Ink

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2011

Blood is Thicker Than Ink

The pressure of being Ami James' apprentice and best friend brings Billy to the boiling point, and Chris seizes a romantic opportunity when Megan finds out her man cheated on her, with her best friend.

Out of the Box

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2011

Out of the Box

Ami gets a harsh reminder that business isn't doing as well as he had hoped. When shop manager Jessica tries to help, she ends up doing more harm than good.

Think Again

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jul 7, 2011

Think Again

Ami must tell Jessica a hard truth when a magazine photoshoot pushes her to re-evaluate her job at the shop. Robear can't handle Tommy's relentless pranks.

Roosters and Romance

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Jul 14, 2011

Roosters and Romance

Ami's business stalls, and seems to be on the brink. Meanwhile, Chris's attitude goes cold, but his relationship with fellow artist, Megan, heats up. Ami's former apprentice, Yoji, flies in from Miami for a visit.

Last Man Standing

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jul 21, 2011

Last Man Standing

In the season finale of NY Ink, Ami reaches his breaking point with Chris, Megan finds herself caught in the middle, and the future of the crew is in limbo. The youngest female winner of Survivor, Jenna Morasca, comes into the shop.

Season 2

Kings of NY

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Dec 29, 2011

Kings of NY

The Wooster Street Social Club is now the coolest tattoo shop in NYC. But, more success means more problems. Can Ami keep it all together?

Big Money, Big Dreams

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2012

Big Money, Big Dreams

Ami decides to have a party to celebrate the success of Wooster Street Social Club. But when Megan invites Chris without Ami's okay sparks fly.

Paying Dues

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2012

Paying Dues

Ami risks letting his former apprentice Billy tackle an elaborate tattoo. Risque photos of Megan cause a stir and actress Tila Tequila comes in to honour her parents.

Love and Hate

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2012

Love and Hate

Ami heads to South Beach to spend some time with his daughter. Meanwhile, in New York, Megan and Jessica invite a familiar face to visit the shop.

Give and Take

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2012

Give and Take

After an inspiring tattoo, Ami gives back by inviting a group of at-risk teens to the shop. But teasing from the crew drives Robear to the edge.

Boiling Point

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2012

Boiling Point

After Ami puts Billy on the spot, Billy storms off. Will Billy's temper force him to choose between Ami's friendship and his career? Later, the girls set Robear up on a speed date.

Movin' on Up

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2012

Movin' on Up

After quitting the shop, Billy attempts to make it on his own. Meanwhile, Megan wonders if potentially ruining a friendship is worth a shot at love.

Living the Dream

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2012

Living the Dream

Jessica causes chaos when she shows Tommy some of the tattoos she's been inking on the side. Homesick Tim takes Ami surfing on the little known beaches of New York.

Now or Never

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2012

Now or Never

When Ami learns that Jessica is tattooing from her home, he has to choose between firing her and training her. Meanwhile, Megan moves into her own apartment.

Fight or Flight

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2012

Fight or Flight

When Chris cannot stop 'trash talking' Wooster Street, Ami confronts him. Megan must decide between her career and love. And Ami leans on Tim to help run the shop.

Season 3

New Kids on the Block

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2013

New Kids on the Block

Ami James welcomes new staff members to the Wooster St. Social Club. Will the new blood be able to cut it in New York?

Achy Breaky Back & Yoji's Bathroom Bound

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2013

Achy Breaky Back & Yoji's Bathroom Bound

When Rodrigo suffers from back pain, Yoji heads out to search for an acupuncture doctor. Back in the shop, a practical joke backfires.

While Ami's Away, the Clients Will Pay

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2013

While Ami's Away, the Clients Will Pay

Ami bans Lee from tattooing real clients. But when the shop gets busy, Tommy asks him to pick up the slack. How will Ami react?

Boobs, Burlesque and a Crotch Tattoo

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2013

Boobs, Burlesque and a Crotch Tattoo

A woman comes in claiming Lee drunkenly offered her a free tattoo, and Lee has to try and remember if he cheated on his new girlfriend or not.

Granny is Inked and Ami is Angry!

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: May 2, 2013

Granny is Inked and Ami is Angry!

When Tim Hendricks doesn't show up for his guest spot, the shop has 100 angry customers on its hands. Will Ami has to fire someone?

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