NY Ink Season 3 Episode 3
NY Ink
Season 3

Ep 3. While Ami's Away, the Clients Will Pay

  • TV-14
  • April 18, 2013
  • 42 min

Ami James, the famous tattoo artist, is off on a well-deserved vacation in episode three of season three of NY Ink. This means that the Big Apple's most popular tattoo parlor is left in the hands of Ami's skilled and capable yet chaotic crew.

While Ami's away, the clients will pay is the aptly named episode as the crew of NY Ink holds the fort, and they do it by taking on a couple of their craziest clients yet. From a man with a rather odd request--a unicorn tattoo on his hip-- to a woman seeking to memorialize her lost love by having the new girlfriend's portrait tattooed on her body, they are ready to tackle it all.

The atmosphere at the shop is set into motion even before the doors are open as a diligent Jessica takes command in Ami's absence. She has taken control of the daily operations and the making sure of the shop is running smoothly. As the rest of the crew dribble in, preceded by the regular morning coffee run, Jessica announces what Ami would say if he were around. That is if everyone can actually decipher her speech.

As the day unfolds, an eager client named Osvaldo walks in with a request that, as absurd as it may sound, is huge insurance policy on Ami's tattoo shop. Osvaldo is one the of those rare and bizarre patrons that tattoo artists can never figure out. He wants an eyebrow tattoo of a small, perfectly formed unicorn. Not red, not blue, but multicolored with radiant wings and a soulful expression. As surprised as the staff is, they take on the challenge with respect and with the utmost professionalism.

Their first attempt, a transfer of the design turned out to be unsatisfactory, and Osvaldo couldn't suppress his disappointment. Despite the setback, the entire crew put their heads together, and Darren Brass helped out by drawing a detailed sketch of the unicorn in question. The drawing was transferred onto Osvaldo's eyebrow, and the end result was a realistic unicorn tattoo that looked amazing. Nevertheless, the quest for an exceptional tattoo doesn't happen with ease, and Osvaldo was stuck once again when he went to the doctor with an infection.

Another client, a young woman sporting a hoodie, comes in to get a tattoo of her girlfriend, who passed away some time ago. She explains to Megan that she has been with her new girlfriend for over a year, but wanted a tattoo of her late girlfriend's portrait on her upper arm. Megan listens attentively to the story, as the woman shares her fears that her new girlfriend's feelings might be hurt, but she still wants the tattoo in memory of him. Megan sets the woman's worries aside, reassuring her that it's okay and that she understands.

As the day drags on, a girl by the name of Kat comes to the shop looking to get a tattoo of map coordinates on her head. Head tattoos are tricky, but Tommy asks for details about the coordinates before starting any work, making sure that she gets what she wants. Having agreed that the coordinates are indeed correct, Tommy goes ahead with the tattoo that turns out to be well done and well received.

Closing time came along, and as the crew started to pack up, Osvaldo came back for his final appointment. The staff took it as a chance to show him how much they cared by getting him a unicorn cake. As strange as it may seem, Osvaldo shed a tear of gratitude as the staff gathered around to celebrate with him.

While Ami's Away, the Clients Will Pay is the epitome of how self-sufficient the NY Ink crew is. They can hold the fort even when Ami James is away, making sure that all the clients are happy. The episode shows that sometimes, client satisfaction comes from the challenge of delivering what may seem like an impossible request. Furthermore, it's a lovely reminder that tattoos are more than just ink on skin, but memories, mementos, and expressions that hold significant meaning for everybody involved.

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NY Ink, Season 3 Episode 3, is available to watch and stream on TLC. You can also buy, rent NY Ink on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play online.
  • First Aired
    April 18, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English