The WORST episodes of Best Ink
Every episode of Best Ink ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#13 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon
#22 - 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.
#24 - A Good Laugh
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2013
The contestants must create a humorous tattoo. Justin Bua is the guest judge.
