Ep 16. Kat's Return, Ami's Ride

Kat Von D finally makes her return to Miami Ink in season 1 episode 16, titled "Kat's Return, Ami's Ride." The episode begins with the crew eagerly waiting for Kat to arrive, after being away for over a year to focus on her own tattoo shop. Ami James, the owner and lead tattoo artist of Miami Ink, is especially excited for Kat's return since they both have a long history together.

Once Kat arrives, the team welcomes her back with open arms and they catch up on what she has been up to since leaving Miami Ink. However, tensions start to rise as Ami and Kat discuss their past disagreements, which ultimately led to Kat's departure from the shop. The pair try to work through their issues and come to a resolution, but it's not an easy task.

In the midst of the drama, the shop still has clients to attend to. One of the clients is a young woman who is getting a portrait of her father, who passed away from cancer. The emotional tattoo becomes a group project as Kat and Ami both work on it together, putting their differences aside to create a beautiful piece for the client.

Another client comes in requesting a tattoo of his motorcycle, which Ami is ecstatic to work on since he is also a motorcycle enthusiast. The tattoo is a challenge since it incorporates multiple detailed elements, but Ami is determined to make it the best possible representation of the client's beloved bike.

As the episode comes to a close, tensions between Kat and Ami have not completely dissipated, but they both recognize the importance of their friendship and working relationship at Miami Ink. The return of Kat Von D adds a new dynamic to the show, bringing more drama and emotion to the already buzzworthy tattoo shop.

"Kat's Return, Ami's Ride" is a must-watch episode for fans of Miami Ink, as it showcases the creative process of the tattoo artists, as well as the personal relationships that exist within the shop. The emotional client stories combined with the return of Kat Von D make for an unforgettable episode.