The BEST episodes of Best Ink season 3

Every episode of Best Ink season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Best Ink season 3!

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: 2/22/2025Network: OxygenStatus: Ended

7.89

9 votes

#1 - 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.

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7.77

13 votes

#2 - The Seven Deadly Sins

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/4/2013

Host Pete Wentz guides 14 of America's best tattoo artists through artistic ink challenges based upon the seven deadly sins. Face-Off's Glenn Hetrick is guest judge.

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7.75

12 votes

#3 - 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.

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7.73

11 votes

#4 - 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.

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7.70

10 votes

#5 - 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.

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7.64

11 votes

#6 - 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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7.58

12 votes

#7 - 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.

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7.36

11 votes

#8 - 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.

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7.36

11 votes

#9 - 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.

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7.31

13 votes

#10 - 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.

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7.23

13 votes

#11 - 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.

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7.19

16 votes

#12 - 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.

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