Season 1

E1. Something to Hide

Mar 27, 2012 · 44m

Ten tattoo artists square off in skin-art battles in the premiere of this reality-competition series. Prizes include $100,000 and a magazine cover story.

E2. Pinup Showdown

Apr 3, 2012 · 44m

Using live models as inspiration, the artists create classic pin-up girl tattoos, but tensions rise as the contenders are forced to swap designs. Hannah Aitchison guest judges.

E3. Emotional Skin-Pact

Apr 10, 2012 · 44m

The artists are asked to create a tattoo that commemorates a life-changing event in their client’s life. Singer Aaron Carter guest judges.

E4. Tattoo Virgins

Apr 17, 2012 · 44m

The tattoo mavens create skin art for entertainment duo Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling. They also must design matching ink for best friends who've never had tattoos. Guest judge: Taryn Manning.

E5. Face Off

Apr 25, 2012 · 44m

The contestants must ink portraits of their client's loved ones, causing one of the artists to break down about the permanent effect of their work. Franco Vescovi guest judges.

E6. Purrfect Ink

May 2, 2012 · 44m

The artists try to satisfy their clients’ animal love with pet-themed tattoos, but one eccentric lady’s demands seem almost impossible to achieve. Kim Saigh guest judges.

E7. The King of Ink

May 8, 2012 · 44m

The stakes are raised when the final four contestants are asked to create tribute tattoos to Michael Jackson, judged by his brother, Jermaine Jackson.

E8. For the Love of Ink

May 15, 2012 · 44m

The final three contestants tattoo three returning clients with three different symbols of love. Margaret Cho helps decide who has the Best Ink and wins the $100,000 prize.