In the Season 1 premiere, the crew celebrates 9 Mag's one-year anniversary and honor the memory of Ryan's late sister. Later, a surprise visitor shows up and starts drama.
The crew plans a surprise party for Ryan; Don tries to fix things with Ashley; Charmaine confronts Don about text messages.
Phor puts everything on the line to pursue a relationship with Kat; Van's future at 9 Mag is in jeopardy; Ashley confronts Charmaine.
Ashley makes a shocking decision after learning the truth about Charmaine and Don; Kat does a sexy photo shoot for Urban Ink Magazine.
Kat and Van confront Ryan after his meltdown; the crew questions Kat's loyalty to the shop; Phor heads to the Big Apple for a meeting.
The crew heads to New York City to support Kat; Ceaser and the New York guys throw a mixxxy party; Ryan gets fed up with Kat's ego.
Charmaine reveals a secret when she returns from New York; Don tries to mend things with Ashley; Danielle's relationship is tested.
Ryan throws a party on a yacht; Kat takes time away from the shop; Danielle is confused; Ashley shows up at the party.
Van receives shocking news at his court appearance, leading him to debate if he should run; and Kat questions the girls' loyalty after they fail to visit her. Elsewhere, Don takes Ashley on a weekend trip in order to prove his loyalty.
In the Season 1 finale, the crew hosts an event to help victims of violent crimes; Don tries to win Ashley back; and Van must make a life-changing decision. Later, an unexpected guest arrives at a birthday celebration for Ryan's late sister.