Plot Synopsis

A group of the best male and female tattoo artists from around the country compete in a series of elimination challenges, as they vie for the grand prize: $100,000 and a cover story in "Tattoo" magazine. Each 60-minute episode features two challenges: the Flash Challenge, which tests their overall artistic and creative skills; and the Ink Challenge, in which they produce bona fide masterpieces on skin. After each challenge, the artists are critiqued and one of the contestants is sent home by: head judge and world-renowned tattoo artist Joe Capobianco; international pinup model and tattoo shop owner Sabina Kelley; portrait tattoo specialist Hannah Aitchison, added to the panel for Season 2; and a guest judge from a rotating roster of talent. During Season 1, competition winner Brittan 'London' Reese and the other artists were tasked with designing a tattoo that: commemorates a personal story or life-changing moment; pays tribute to well-known musical icons; and many more challenges. Season 2, which premiered on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT on Oxygen, featured guest judges like Ray J, Gym Class Heroes lead singer Travie McCoy, designer Angela Simmons, urban artist Justin Bua, tattoo artist Miya Bailey, and designer Vanessa Simmons.
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BEST INK returned for its third season on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT on Oxygen, with host Pete Wentz and all three judges returning for another season. Season 3 guest judges included: Hannah Aitchison's brother, Guy Aitchison, who is a tattoo artist and painter; legendary special effects artist Glenn Hetrick; surfing icon Laird Hamilton; and many more celebs and tattoo specialists, who judged contestants taking part in all-new challenges, such as wrecking a car at a demolition derby and creating visually stunning biomechanical tattoos.