The shop's growing, and keeping it running smoothly has everyone stressed out. Kat needs more help, but struggles with whether to hire another friend as manager. Rocker Dave Navarro visits Kat for a pinup style portrait memorializing him mom. Written by Anonymous

Hannah attempts to transform the crew at the shop into larger than life comic book characters. Naheed has her work cut out for her with the serious business of managing the shop while trying to bond with the crew at the same time.

Kat Von D and her tattoo crew get to rock it out at Motley Crue. Kat gets a surprise visit from her guy, Motley Crue musician Nikki Sixx, who wants a portrait of his friend and fellow band member Mick Mars.

Kat scores the cover of Latina magazine! She takes the magazine's reporter, along with her brother and sister, to her hometown for a trip down Von D memory lane. Phenomenal booty model, Elke the Stallion, asks Corey for a special set of wings. Written by Anonymous

Corey loves the environment at LA Ink, but his long commute every day is keeping him from his kids. Kat tattoos rapper The Game, who's thinking about quitting music to be a family man. Kat gives Jason a portrait of his baby daughter who recently passed. Written by Anonymous

When Kat and her fellow smokers in the shop decide to kick the habit, they seek the help of a hypnotist. Singer Yolanda Perez shares her struggle with being a single mom. Kat brings a photo of Don's wife to life.

Kim seizes the opportunity of a lifetime when she's approached by a shoe manufacturer to provide artwork for their new line. Corey and Hannah discover the need for speed when they hook up with the nation's top female rally car driver.

Kat's up against a tight deadline on her latest project-a book about her art-and she's still got some important things to get done. Matt Bradley, of Discovery's Deadliest Catch, steps off his fishing boat and into the shop.

Naheed crosses a line when Kat gives her a heavy metal momma on a black horse with razor teeth on her forearm. Dan, a world-famous architect isn't too sure he wants a tattoo, then isn't certain Hannah's up to doing his very complicated artwork! Written by Anonymous

Kat signs up for a big project outside the tattoo shop - redecorating her musician boyfriend Nikki Sixx's recording studio, Funny Farm. Kim gives soap actor Kristoff St. John a philosophical to remind him what makes him strong.

Kat tattoos rock legend Lemmy from Motorhead. Hannah spends some quality time with her daughter and tries to sort out the past. When Kat's little brother joins the crew, she plans a killer party to welcome him back to LA.

Nikki Sixx's work with Covenant House inspires Kat to get involved, but she stresses out when planning a benefit goes down to the wire. Olympic soccer star Natasha Kai stops by the shop to show off the gold. Corey dedicates a tattoo to his son. Written by Anonymous

Kat Von D has come home to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream of opening up her own tattoo shop. The news has spread and celebrities, rising starlets, punk rockers, musicians and tattoo collectors alike are lining up for some of Kat's famous black and grey ink. In a city known for its tattoo culture, LA Ink is sure to stand out - drawing clients from all over the world and from all walks of life. But with popularity comes headaches, drama and a lot of hard work. Playing by her own rules, Kat lives a fast-paced, rebel lifestyle. Hers is a life of freedom: she sets her own schedule, picks her clients, sleeps late,and parties all night. For her shop to be a success, Kat will need to learn how to balance her lifestyle and her business while managing a colorful staff of renowned artists. LA Ink will offer a rare glimpse into an LA that is seldom seen, through the eyes of a true insider. Written by Jiilo_Kim