The artists of Miami Ink learn that with success come problems. Ami buys his dream car, while Darren risks his life and his career by drinking to excess.
Kat Von D is back, surprising the guys by dropping in from LA. Ami tries to get past the memory of a near death motorcycle accident. He's got to decide if it's worth risking his life and his livelihood to ride again.
While Ami is in Hawaii, leaving Nuñez in charge of Miami Ink, Kat comes in to help. Nuñez replicates an Alphonse Mucha print for Marci, who is celebrating victory over breast cancer. Then, he tattoos famous bike builder Billy Lane.
With the stress of finding Kat's replacement, running the shop and managing the bar bearing down on him, Ami's having a tough time controlling his temper.Yoji almost loses it when he rubs off a stencil for a Koi he's working on.
Nunez helps Vicky find strength from her grandfather's favorite Latin saying. Ami gets a lesson in animal behavior when he gives Kimberly a Blue Ring octopus tattoo. Tasha, gets a 'Guns and Roses' tattoo to celebrate her favorite band and her husband.
Ami helps Amber Dawn remember her beloved grandfather with a rosary tattoo, and Darren gives rocker Adam something that reminds him that he only lives once.
It's been a year since Miami Ink opened and Nunez thinks it's time to celebrate. Ami helps Crystal heal the pain of her mother's murder with a guardian angel.
At Korn's Family Values tour, Darren gives Fieldy, KORN's bassist, tattoos of his band-mate's autographs while Nunez works on a back tattoo for buddy Rob.
Nunez helps Jackie redesign her tribute to her late husband. Ami freehands a dragon for Keith and is shocked to hear the kind of addiction he's overcome.
Living in different time zones is taking its toll on Kat's marriage. When Oliver comes to visit they go to a medium to help get back on track. Lucas asks Nunez to help him pay tribute to his dog. Ami gives Kim an elaborate Eastern medicine back piece.
G-Wiz wants to leave the illegal aspect of graffiti behind, while keeping its spirit alive. He invites Darren and Nu?ez to help him on mural project for a local charity.