Best Ink

Épisode 1 - Something to Hide

27 mars 2012 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 2 - Pinup Showdown

3 avril 2012 - 4.5/5

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.

Épisode 3 - Emotional Skin-Pact

10 avril 2012 - 4.5/5

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

Épisode 4 - Tattoo Virgins

17 avril 2012 - 4/5

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.

Épisode 5 - Face Off

25 avril 2012 - 3.5/5

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.

Épisode 6 - Purrfect Ink

2 mai 2012 - 3.7/5

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.

Épisode 7 - The King of Ink

8 mai 2012 - 5/5

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

Épisode 8 - For the Love of Ink

15 mai 2012

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.

Épisode 1 - Bigger and Badder

3 avril 2013 - 3/5

Season 2 of the skin-art competition series kicks off with 12 top tattoo artists beginning their battle for $100,000 and a cover story in a magazine. Pete Wentz is the new host.

Épisode 2 - I've Got a Secret

10 avril 2013 - 3.3/5

The contestants must create a tattoo using a controversial medium. Appearing: music artist Ray J.

Épisode 3 - A Family Affair

17 avril 2013 - 2.5/5

The artists create tattoos for family members that honor an emotional experience they share. Also: a challenge to ink shoe designs. Appearing: Angela and Vanessa Simmons.

Épisode 4 - Live Out Loud

24 avril 2013 - 3/5

The contestants create abstract skin art for music aficionados. They also design guitars.

Épisode 5 - A Good Laugh

1 mai 2013 - 3/5

The contestants must create a humorous tattoo. Justin Bua is the guest judge.

Épisode 6 - I'm Sexy And I Know It

8 mai 2013 - 4.3/5

The contestants try to soar when creating tattoos while in airplanes. Judge Joe Capobianco's famed style of tattoo art is also featured.

Épisode 7 - Brand New Life

15 mai 2013 - 2/5

The contestants use innovative animation technology to bring their artwork to life. Appearing: tattoo artist Miya Bailey.

Épisode 8 - Be Ready For Anything

22 mai 2013 - 3/5

The ink artists must create photo-realistic tattoos. Also: a "fast-and-furious" challenge. Appearing: artist Jason Seiler.

Épisode 9 - True Love

29 mai 2013 - 5/5

The final four tattoo artists work with their family members.

Épisode 10 - Full Body of Work

5 juin 2013 - 5/5

Épisode 1 - The Seven Deadly Sins

4 décembre 2013 - 4/5

Season 3 opens with ink challenges based on the seven deadly sins.

Épisode 2 - Playing Dirty

11 décembre 2013 - 4/5

The artists must cover up bad tattoos with better designs.

Épisode 3 - Fight Club

18 décembre 2013 - 4.3/5

A "fight club" tests the tattoo artists. Also: The contestants work in pairs. Street artist Justin Bua is the guest judge.

Épisode 4 - Pain in the Ribs

1 janvier 2014 - 3.6/5

The contestants head to Hollywood's Viper Room and take in a surprise performance. Later, painful rib tattoos come into play, jeopardizing one skin artist's future in the competition.

Épisode 5 - Quittin' Time

8 janvier 2014 - 3.5/5

Asian-inspired artwork is created, as intense game pressure pushes one contestant to the breaking point.

Épisode 6 - Science Friction

15 janvier 2014 - 3.7/5

The ink artists attend a science-fiction convention in San Diego. Also: a tattoo is put on an unusual part of the body.

Épisode 7 - Man and the Machine

22 janvier 2014 - 3.6/5

It's personal when the artists face off against each other and develop bio-mechanical tattoos from Guy Aitchison.

Épisode 8 - Life's a Beach

29 janvier 2014 - 3.5/5

Nautical themed tattoos are sailing in.

Épisode 9 - Sexy Pin-ups

5 février 2014 - 2.5/5

When their loved ones visit, the remaining artists put a twist into their sexy pinups.

Épisode 10 - Shock and Awe

12 février 2014 - 4/5

A shock-art performance tests the ink artists. Also: An explosive conflict rages among the contestants.

Épisode 11 - Crash and Burn

19 février 2014 - 4.3/5

The ink artists participate in a demolition derby. Also: The contestants create 3-D tattoos, leading to a shock-and-awe elimination.

Épisode 12 - The $100,000 Tattoo

26 février 2014 - 3.9/5

The winner is named in the Season 3 finale. Before that, the finalists face a challenge based in Venice Beach, Cal.