Ep 1. Back in a New York Groove

In the first episode of NY Ink's first season, titled "Back in a New York Groove," viewers are introduced to Ami James, tattoo artist and former star of Miami Ink, as he opens his new tattoo shop in the heart of New York City. The shop, called Waverly Tattoo Studio, is located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood and boasts a team of talented tattoo artists.

As Ami works to get the shop up and running, he enlists the help of his longtime friend Tommy Montoya, who is also a talented tattoo artist. Together, they begin to fill the shop with artwork and equipment, getting ready for the grand opening.

As they work, Ami and Tommy reminisce about their past experiences working together in Miami. They also discuss their excitement for the new shop and the opportunity to work in New York City. Despite the challenges involved in starting a new business, Ami is confident that they can make Waverly Tattoo Studio a success.

As the grand opening approaches, tensions begin to rise among the team of artists. Yoji Harada, a popular tattoo artist from Miami Ink who has moved to New York to work at Waverly, is having trouble adjusting to the new environment. He feels isolated and uncertain about his role in the shop.

Meanwhile, Megan Massacre, another talented tattoo artist, is struggling with a difficult client. The client wants a tattoo of her dog, but the image she's provided is blurry and hard to work with. Despite the challenge, Megan is determined to create a beautiful tattoo that the client will be happy with.

As the day of the grand opening arrives, the team is still struggling to get everything organized. The shop is not yet fully stocked with supplies, and the artists are feeling the pressure of their impending debut. However, they pull together and manage to put on a successful event, with Ami and Tommy doing dozens of tattoos for eager customers.

Overall, "Back in a New York Groove" sets the stage for the rest of the season, introducing viewers to the cast of characters and the challenges they'll face as they navigate the competitive world of tattoo artistry in New York City.