LA Ink
Kat Von D has come home to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream of opening up her own tattoo shop. The news has spread and celebrities, rising starlets, punk rockers, musicians, and tattoo collectors alike are lining up for some of Kat's famous black and grey ink. In a city known for its tattoo culture, 'LA Ink' is sure to stand out--drawing clients from all over the world and from all walks of life. But with popularity come headaches, drama, and lots of hard work. Playing by her own rules, Kat lives a fast-paced, rebel lifestyle. Hers is a life of freedom: she sets her own schedule, picks her clients, sleeps late, and parties all night. For her shop to be a success, Kat needs to learn how to balance her lifestyle and her business while managing a colorful staff of renowned artists. 'LA Ink' will offer a rare glimpse into an LA that is seldom seen, through the eyes of a true insider.
- 2007-2011
- 4 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary, Reality
- TV-PG
Kat Von D has come home to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream of opening up her own tattoo shop. The news has spread and celebrities, rising starlets, punk rockers, musicians, and tattoo collectors alike are lining up for some of Kat's famous black and grey ink. In a city known for its tattoo culture, 'LA Ink' is sure to stand out--drawing clients from all over the world and from all walks of life. But with popularity come headaches, drama, and lots of hard work. Playing by her own rules, Kat lives a fast-paced, rebel lifestyle. Hers is a life of freedom: she sets her own schedule, picks her clients, sleeps late, and parties all night. For her shop to be a success, Kat needs to learn how to balance her lifestyle and her business while managing a colorful staff of renowned artists. 'LA Ink' will offer a rare glimpse into an LA that is seldom seen, through the eyes of a true insider.
Season 4 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 2010 - 2011
Episode 1
Kat Loses Her Rock
Wed, Aug 11, 2010 42 mins
Corey confronts Kat and decides to quit High Voltage. Craig hires a new tattoo artist at American Electric but she and Amy get off to a bad start. Corey returns and asks Kat for his job back, forcing Kat to choose between friendship and business.
Episode 2
Kat's New Journey
Wed, Aug 18, 2010 43 mins
After Corey returns and asks for his job back, Kat is faced with a dilemma of hiring him back in the shop. She must consult her team and decide what's best for them all. Meanwhile, Amy and new tattoo artist Ruthless continue to be at odds.
Episode 3
The Return of the Rock?
Wed, Aug 25, 2010 42 mins
Kat's indecision on whether or not she should bring Corey back to High Voltage. Corey is conflicted about his clients that are still in Hollywood and is getting fed up waiting on Kat to give him an answer. Corey starts to seek other options.
Episode 4
The Rock Rolls
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 42 mins
After hearing what the crew has to say, Kat decides to bring Corey back, but he may have changed his mind.
Episode 5
The Truce
Wed, Sep 8, 2010 43 mins
Kat gets caught in the middle of a prank war when her roommate, Rooftop, starts trouble with her boyfriend, Nikki Sixx. Corey cuts all ties when he crosses enemy lines and decides to join the team at American Electric.
Episode 6
Strictly Business
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 43 mins
Kat heads to New York to meet with Sephora about her new perfume line, and then to Harper Collins Publishers, where she has to give her editor some bad news about her second book. Corey reveals the ugly truth in a magazine interview.
Episode 7
The Black Widow
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 43 mins
Kat wakes up to find that a spider has bitten her eye, and the possibility of surgery scares her just as much as not being able to tattoo. Corey calms the tension at American Electric when he agrees to tattoo Amy and Paulie.
Episode 8
Oh Brother
Wed, Sep 29, 2010 43 mins
Kat convinces Michael to run a marathon, but after he drops out, she finds other ways to spend time with him. American Electric celebrates its 11th anniversary, and Paulie's refusal to participate angers Craig just as much as Amy's surprise guest.
Episode 9
Rock and Ink
Wed, Oct 6, 2010 42 mins
Kat auctions off a tattoo for charity, Nikki Sixx interviews Dan on his radio show, and the crew goes to see Dan's band at The House of Blues. Corey walks in to find Aubry getting tattooed, and Amy finds herself between a rock and a hard place.
Episode 10
The Missing Piece
Wed, Oct 13, 2010 43 mins
After noticing that her crew is acting strange, Kat starts digging for information only to find that she may have ruined a great surprise. At American Electric, Ruthless realizes that Amy is covering for Paulie and threatens to tell Craig.
Episode 11
Wet Paint
Wed, Oct 20, 2010 42 mins
Kat takes a long look at Corey's face on the mural and decides that it's time for a change. After an unexplained absence, Paulie returns to American Electric with a careless attitude and Craig is forced to fire him.
Episode 12
Kat Minus Sixx
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 43 mins
While Kat struggles with the decision to go on tour with Nikki and the future of their relationship, she puts Michael and Rooftop in charge of the event space next door. The tension between Amy and Ruthless reaches a boiling point over a tattoo convention
Episode 13
Kat in Wonderland
Wed, Nov 3, 2010 43 mins
As final prep is underway for the opening of Kat's gallery, tensions boil over at AE between Amy and Ruthless. Wonderland opens its doors, Kat and her new boyfriend show up to a full press line and a party full of surprises.
Episode 14
New Beginnings
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 43 mins
In the last 9 months, Kat has had a successful gallery opening, a whirlwind book tour, survived a devastating house fire and got engaged to her soul mate, Jesse James. The High Voltage crew tries to keep up as Kat starts over.
Episode 15
Kat's New Roommate
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 43 mins
While balancing a long distance relationship with her fiancé, Jesse James, Kat decides to design her own wedding dress with help from the designers of her new clothing line. Later, she heads to NYC for a Sephora photo shoot.
Episode 16
Tats for Japan
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 43 mins
Kat and the crew decide to throw a benefit for the earthquake victims in Japan, but find out High Voltage may not be so safe when the big one hits. Tensions rise between Rooftop and Arianna, and when Arianna takes Kat's car without permission.
Episode 17
Addicted
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 43 mins
Kat uncovers Arianna's dark secret, when it becomes a matter of life and death. Meanwhile, Dan plays a dodgy prank that turns the shop into a warzone - and Rooftop takes a permanent hit.
Episode 18
Photo Finish
Thu, Aug 25, 2011 43 mins
Kat Von D's stress levels reach an all-time high as she must complete a photo shoot in time to showcase her new clothing line to prestigious fashion editors. Michael & Rooftop duke it out in a series of agonizing challenges.
Episode 19
Kat & Jesse in Baja
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 43 mins
A trip to her birthplace in Mexico could end in wedding bells or hospital bills for Kat, as Jesse tries for first place in the grueling off-road Baja 500 race. Kat gives Arianna the surprise of her life when Arianna successfully hits 100 days sober.
Episode 20
While Kat's Away
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 43 mins
Kat decides to make some upgrades to High Voltage and hires a contractor who has his own ideas. While Kat is in Austin with Jesse, chaos ensues in the shop and on the home front.
Episode 21
Nothing Is Forever, Not Even Tattoos
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 43 mins
When Kat decides to open an Austin tattoo shop with Jesse, the High Voltage family fears their home of 5 years may be closing its doors for good. Regret is a bitter pill when Kat hears Michael's big confession. Kat faces the toughest decision of her life.