---
title: "LA Ink"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/la-ink-2007"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 13162
imdb_id: "tt1039922"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 84
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# LA Ink (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/la-ink-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

LA Ink is an American reality television show on TLC that originally premiered on August 7, 2007, following the events of the High Voltage Tattoo and later American Electric tattoo studios in Los Angeles, California. Created as a spin-off of TLC's Miami Ink, the series features Kat Von D returning home to open her own shop where musicians and rising stars line up for her famous black and grey ink designs alongside cast members such as Adrienne Ironside, Corey Miller, and Aubry Fisher.

Over its run, the series documented the daily operations and artistic environment of the studios until TLC announced in August 2011 that production would end, making Season 4 the last before the series was cancelled.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow Kat Von D as she opens High Voltage Tattoo in Los Angeles."

### Why Watch
- Witness the opening and day-to-day events of High Voltage Tattoo and American Electric.
- Watch musicians and rising stars line up for famous black and grey ink designs.
- Experience the spin-off series following Miami Ink.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series ended production and was cancelled after four seasons.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone follows reality television documentation of tattoo studio events and personal endeavors over four seasons.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #reality-tv, #tattoo-art, #los-angeles, #high-voltage-tattoo, #american-electric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TLC, Discovery + | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (26 Episodes)
### Season 2 (13 Episodes)
### Season 3 (24 Episodes)
### Season 4 (21 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 84
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (7%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 78 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kat Von D** as *Self*
- **Nikki Sixx** as *Self*
- **Jeffree Star** as *Self*
- **Eric Balfour** as *Self*
- **Jenna Jameson** as *Self*
- **Toryn Green** as *Self*
- **Jesse Hughes** as *Self*
- **Scott Ian** as *Self*
- **Matt Skiba** as *Self*
- **Jesse Metcalfe** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream LA Ink?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is LA Ink worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy reality television about tattoo studios and the work of Kat Von D at High Voltage Tattoo.

### Q: What is the binge duration for LA Ink?
The series spans four seasons before it was cancelled by TLC in August 2011.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of LA Ink?
Specific essential episodes are not detailed in the available sources, though the series covers four seasons of studio events.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [LA Ink — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/13162)
- [LA Ink (TV Series 2007–2011) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1039922/)
- [LA Ink - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LA_Ink)
- [LA Ink (TV Series 2007) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/13162-la-ink/cast)
- [LA Ink (2007) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/la-ink/credits)
- [LA Ink - Wikipedia](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/LA_Ink)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*