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The Worst Episodes of Miami Ink

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S2E2 Yoji's Initiation
5.27 votes
Best episode
S1E2 Never Forget
7.313 votes
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Season 1
6.7avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 2 - Yoji's Initiation
    5.2/10(7 votes)

    S2:E2

    Former apprentice Yoji Harada, now a full-fledged member of the design crew, joins Ami in doing simultaneous tattoos for a pair of best friends. One customer gets a cartoon version of herself, and another asks for a Buddha design to help cover up a scar from scoliosis. A woman with no tattoos comes in to apply for the shop manager position.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 14 - Party All the Time
    5.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E14

    Nunez's partying starts to get in the way of his work and demeans the shop's reputation. Meanwhile, Ami spends time with his mother, who is visiting from Israel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 7 - Garver's Ultimatum
    6.1/10(10 votes)

    S2:E7

    Garver's back problems flare and may jeopardize his career. Meanwhile, the crew tests another applicant in their quest to find a new manager for the shop.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 10 - Kat's Niche
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E10

    One woman gets a tattoo with her grandfather's favorite Latin saying, another gets a blue-ringed octopus tattoo from Ami, and a third gets an image of her favorite band, Guns N Roses.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 11 - Lloyd Banks and the Rotten Apple
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E11

    Lloyd Banks of G-Unit gets a tattoo to mark his new album, "Rotten Apple," from Chris Garver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 19 - The Car Star
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E19

    Overhaulin' host Chris Jacobs gets a tattoo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Miami Ink Season 3 Episode 11 - Speed Racer
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    S3:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 19 - The Ink That Binds
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    S1:E19

    Darren does an inspirational tattoo to honor a man's uncle, while Garver does one for a woman who has struggled for years to overcome an eating disorder. Yoji's long work hours are affecting his family life, and the gang offers to look after his daughter while he and his wife see a family therapist. Meanwhile, the guys are jealous of Nunez's lunch date, and Ami places a radio ad for a friend who is looking for a fiancee.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 4 - The Ultimate Job Interview
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    S2:E4

    The crew tests the latest applicant for shop manager by having a friend poses as a bookie who has come to confiscate Nunez's stuff.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 18 - Rock 'n' Roll All Night
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E18

    Garver works on a guardian angel design while Ami finishes a Hindu-inspired piece and then undertakes a Hawaiian-themed design. However, with so much work to do, the long hours are getting to everyone.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 20 - Garver's Injury
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    S2:E20

    A Madre de Agua (mother of water) tattoo is done by Kat for a woman who lost her father; a man gets a clock and crying-woman image to symbolize time he lost with his loved ones while incarcerated.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 6 - Kat the Party Machine
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    S2:E6

    Garver does a tattoo of a Spanish skull for one woman. Another gets an image of an Asian woman. But newcomer Kat is feeling left out.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 9 - Ami's Bad Side
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    S2:E9

    Ami gets in an argument with Darren's wife. Darren designs a koi fish tattoo for a man to celebrate his losing 100 pounds. Applicant Lee is chosen as the new shop manager.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 15 - Weathering the Storm
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E15

    Tensions rise when Ami leaves town just as a huge storm is about to hit and leaves Chris Nunez in charge. Meanwhile, Darren tries to convince his wife to leave Connecticut and join him.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 10 - Finding Balance
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S1:E10

    While exercising to get into better physical shape, Ami revives an old back injury. Meanwhile, the gang are hesitant to let Yoji handle a solo tattoo job on a woman.

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  16. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 5 - The Apprentice
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

    Yoji slowly learns the ropes, but still has a way to go before he can tattoo. Also: a former member of rock band Skid Row gets tattooed with his kids' names.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Miami Ink Season 3 Episode 10 - Skate or Die
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Miami Ink Season 3 Episode 5 - Garver Gets Commissioned
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S3:E5

    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.

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  19. Miami Ink Season 3 Episode 7 - Nothing Lasts Forever
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S3:E7

    Ami divides his time between days at the tattoo shop and nights at the new bar, but becomes annoyed that Nunez is spending so much time at the bar.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Miami Ink Season 3 Episode 8 - No Regrets
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    S3:E8

    No description available

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  21. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 1 - Five Friends
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E1

    The friends reunite to turn what was once just a dream into a reality. As Ami and three world-class tattoo artists open up a tattoo shop in Miami's South Beach called Miami Ink, the four friends and apprentice Yoji, hope to build a thriving business.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 8 - Bad Break
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E8

    Darren Brass takes a little spill and breaks his elbow, so Ami brings in a new girl from Los Angeles to substitute for a few weeks.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Miami Ink Season 1 Episode 7 - Going for the Gold
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    S1:E7

    A medal-winning Paralympic athlete comes in to get his tribal tattoo completed. Meanwhile, Yoji and Bridgette bring Sydney to the shop to meet the others.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Miami Ink Season 2 Episode 22 - Shop Party
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S2:E22

    Miami Ink celebrates its first year; Ami helps Crystal heal the pain of her mother's murder with a guardian-angel tattoo; a hip-hop artist is back for round two on his back piece.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Miami Ink Season 3 Episode 4 - Facing Changes
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S3:E4

    An artist from New York City, Miss D'Jo, gets a tryout as Kat's replacement. She and Chris work on a family portrait with a film theme. Meanwhile, Darren creates an impressive phoenix to symbolize customer Humberto's rebirth after a troubled childhood.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Yoji's Initiation" is the worst rated episode of Miami Ink. It scored 5.2/10 from 7 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 25, 2006. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Party All the Time".

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