Miami Ink
Tattoo artists Ami James and Chris Nunez take you behind the scenes in their Miami, Florida, tattoo parlor. With a team of talented artists, each with their own fascinating backstory, learn how -- and why -- they create unique ink for their customers.
- 2005-2008
- 6 seasons
- Discovery Communications
- Documentary, Reality
- TV-14
Tattoo artists Ami James and Chris Nunez take you behind the scenes in their Miami, Florida, tattoo parlor. With a team of talented artists, each with their own fascinating backstory, learn how -- and why -- they create unique ink for their customers.
Season 5 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2008
Episode 2
Staff, Staff, Staff
Tue, Jun 19, 2007 44 mins
Damon drops by to get a tattoo to symbolize his struggle with Type-1 diabetes-something Darren is all too familiar with. Alexis wants to get inked with a tattoo of a penny in memory of her dad. But Ami's not in the mood for loose change.
Episode 3
Old Friends
Tue, Jun 26, 2007 43 mins
Nunez tattoos Dalia with a memorial piece for her father, who died in the line of duty in Afghanistan. Darren gives Sussan, a fellow graffiti artist, a tattoo of one of her pieces. Garver creates a Japanese style snake for Greg, a local club owner.
Episode 4
Facing Changes
Tue, Jul 3, 2007 44 mins
With Kat gone, we try out NYC based Miss D'Jo as her replacement.She hooks Chris up with a film themed family portrait. Darren gives Humberto a massive phoenix, symbolic of his ability to rise above a volitle childhood.
Episode 5
Garver Gets Commissioned
Thu, Jul 31, 2008 44 mins
Garver agrees to paint a piece of art to hang in a model home. Yoji gives Jasmine and Ali matching tattoos to show how much they are in love with each other. Meanwhile, Nunez tattoos a real-life mermaid.
Episode 7
Nothing Lasts Forever
Sun, Aug 5, 2007 44 mins
Ami and Nunez try and find a balance between working days at the shop and nights at their new bar. Unfortunately, Nunez enjoys working the bar a little too much and his irresponsible behavior pushes Ami to the edge.
Episode 8
No Regrets
Tue, Nov 6, 2007 43 mins
Nuñez and Ami's partnership has reached the breaking point and the boys need to decide if they're better off as friends. Garver takes on Simone's elaborate peacock tattoo, while Darren gives a 300lb woman a voluptuous pin up girl tattoo on her back.
Episode 11
Speed Racer
Tue, Nov 27, 2007 44 mins
Ami sends Nunez to drag racing school to cure him of his inner 'speed demon' and his pile of speeding tickets. He's a natural, and shows us what he's made of in a head-to-head race against a pro driver.Miss Kim drops in for a guest spot at Miami Ink.
Episode 12
Makin' the Big Leagues
44 mins
Ami and Nunez help out the home team by creating a temporary tattoo design for the Florida Marlins and their skills get put to a major league test when the Marlins ask them to throw out the first pitch.
Episode 13
Through Thin and Thin
Tue, Dec 11, 2007 44 mins
This week, Ami and Nunez perform their "civic duty" by judging a bikini contest, and the good times continues when Ami's kooky new client, Joni, who wants one of her artworks tattooed on her back.
