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Best Ink Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

8 Episodes 2012 - 2012

Episode 1

Something to Hide

Tue, Mar 27, 201244 mins

10 tattoo artists compete for a chance to win $100,000 and the cover of Tattoo Magazine. One challenge tests their artistic ability and the 2nd they cover bad ink with new art.

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Episode 2

Pin-Up Showdown

Tue, Apr 3, 201244 mins

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.

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Episode 3

Emotional Skin-Pact

Tue, Apr 10, 201244 mins

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

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Episode 4

Tattoo Virgins

Tue, Apr 17, 201244 mins

The 3 remaining artists are caught off-guard by a frantic flash challenge in Venice Beach. The final 2 artists battle for a life changing grand prize.

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Episode 5

Face Off

Tue, Apr 24, 201244 mins

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.

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Episode 6

Purrfect Ink

Tue, May 1, 201244 mins

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.

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Episode 7

The King of Ink

Tue, May 8, 201244 mins

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

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Episode 8

For the Love of Ink

Tue, May 15, 201244 mins

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.

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