The BEST episodes of Best Ink
Every episode of Best Ink ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Best Ink!
Best Ink follows a group of 10 tattoo artists from various cities in the United States. The winner of the competition wins a $100,000 cash prize and a cover article of a well-known tattoo-related magazine.
#1 - Brand New Life
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2013
The contestants use innovative animation technology to bring their artwork to life. Appearing: tattoo artist Miya Bailey.
#3 - Pinup Showdown
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/3/2012
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.
#4 - Emotional Skin-Pact
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/2012
The artists are asked to create a tattoo that commemorates a life-changing event in their client’s life. Singer Aaron Carter guest judges.
#5 - The King of Ink
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2012
The stakes are raised when the final four contestants are asked to create tribute tattoos to Michael Jackson, judged by his brother, Jermaine Jackson.
#6 - Bigger and Badder
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2013
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.
#8 - Live Out Loud
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2013
The contestants create abstract skin art for music aficionados. They also design guitars.
#9 - A Good Laugh
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2013
The contestants must create a humorous tattoo. Justin Bua is the guest judge.
#10 - Be Ready For Anything
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2013
The ink artists must create photo-realistic tattoos. Also: a "fast-and-furious" challenge. Appearing: artist Jason Seiler.
#11 - True Love
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/29/2013
The final four tattoo artists work with their family members.
#12 - Tattoo Virgins
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/17/2012
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.
#13 - A Family Affair
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2013
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.
#14 - Face Off
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/25/2012
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.
#15 - The $100,000 Tattoo
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/26/2014
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.
#16 - Crash and Burn
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/19/2014
The artists get reckless in an adrenaline fueled demolition derby. After creating amazing 3-D tattoos, a top artist is sent home in a shocking elimination.
#17 - Shock and Awe
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/12/2014
The artists are caught off guard by an unreal shock-art performance. A heated conflict erupts between the remaining competitors.
#18 - Sexy Pin-ups
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/5/2014
The six remaining artists are surprised with an emotional visit from their significant others before creating sexy pin-up tattoos with a twist.
#19 - Life's a Beach
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/29/2014
The artists create amazing nautical themed tattoos. Surf legend Laird Hamilton makes an appearance.
#20 - Man and the Machine
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/2014
The artists get a crash course in the surreal style of bio-mechanical tattoos from tattoo legend Guy Aitchison. The competition gets personal as the artists face off against each other for the first time.
#21 - Science Friction
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/2014
The artists head to San Diego for the biggest science fiction convention in the world. Darnell is in over his head when he is challenged to tattoo his client on an unusual part of the body.
#22 - Quittin' Time
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2014
The intense pressure of the competition pushes Danny over the edge. The artists create amazing Asian-inspired artwork.
#23 - Pain in the Ribs
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2014
The artists head to The Viper Room to meet Pete Wentz and witness a surprise performance. They are then challenged to do painful rib tattoos, but one competitor's future in the competition is put in jeopardy when her skin can't handle the pain.
#24 - Fight Club
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/18/2013
After the artists face-off in the Best Ink fight club, an unexpected twist throws the competition into chaos. The artists work in pairs, in a way they've never experienced. Street Artist Justin Bua guest judges the dynamic flash challenge.
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#25 - Playing Dirty
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/11/2013
Enemies are created when one artist uses her advantage at the expense of another. The artists are challenged with covering-up comically bad tattoos with new designs.