The BEST episodes of Best Ink season 2

Every episode of Best Ink season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Best Ink season 2!

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.

Last Updated: 6/15/2025Network: OxygenStatus: Ended

8.57

40 votes

#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.

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8.05

39 votes

#2 - 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.

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7.97

39 votes

#3 - True Love

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/29/2013

The final four tattoo artists work with their family members.

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7.92

38 votes

#4 - I've Got a Secret

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2013

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

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7.87

40 votes

#5 - 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.

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7.83

40 votes

#6 - A Good Laugh

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2013

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

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7.79

39 votes

#7 - Live Out Loud

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2013

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

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7.64

11 votes

#8 - Full Body of Work

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2013

The three remaining artists tattoo familiar skins as old customers return to the chair. After a surprise elimination, the final two artists ink masterpieces on celebrity guests Travie McCoy and AJ McLean, but only one artist will be crowned Best Ink.

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7.36

11 votes

#9 - I'm Sexy And I Know It

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2013

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

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7.26

39 votes

#10 - 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.

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