1. Something to Hide
Air date: 2012-03-27 · 60 min
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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Season 1.
8 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.
2. Pinup Showdown
Air date: 2012-04-03 · 60 min
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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Air date: 2012-04-10 · 60 min
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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Air date: 2012-04-17 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Face Off
Air date: 2012-04-25 · 60 min
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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Air date: 2012-05-02 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 6 ↗7. The King of Ink
Air date: 2012-05-08 · 60 min
The stakes are raised when the final four contestants are asked to create tribute tattoos to Michael Jackson, judged by his brother, Jermaine Jackson.
Open episode 7 ↗8. For the Love of Ink
Air date: 2012-05-15 · 60 min
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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