Tattoo Nightmares (Season 1)

Tattoo Nightmares is an American docu-reality series taking a closer look at “tattastrophies” and the genius work of cover-up artists who fix them. Tommy Helm, Big Gus and Jasmine Rodriguez are among the most revered cover-up artists in the business, and they employ their years of experience to undo their client’s ill-conceived tats. Watch as they work their magic and turn “disasterpieces” into new works of art.

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    Killer Skyline (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2012-10-16

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Gus tackles a horrible L.A skyline tattoo but the pain is too much for his client, Tommy covers a pot leaf that’s ruining a guy’s job prospects, and Jasmine tries to give her client his swag back by inking over an ex’s portrait.

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    Dragon Slayer (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2012-10-23

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Gus attempts to cover a dragon tramp stamp that’s ruining the client’s sex life, Tommy runs into a complicated fix of a man’s belly button tattoo, and Jasmine has the weight of an emotional Marine riding on her tattoo overhaul.

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    Pinup Problems (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2012-10-30

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Jasmine tries to cover a tattoo prank of tribal flames; Gus attempts a full back piece; Tommy has trouble with a super-fan.

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    Butt Pirate (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2012-11-06

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: A client wants a mistake made in Las Vegas transformed into a pirate masterpiece in the premiere of this reality show, which challenges three talented cover-up artists to fix really bad tattoos. Also: Parrots are morphed into parents; and a tribal design gets reworked.

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    Teabag Tattoo (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2012-11-13

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Jasmine has second thoughts about agreeing to a cover-up on a personal area of a personal trainer; Tommy covers up a slangy, off-color acronym on a woman's back.

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    Burn Baby Burn (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2012-11-20

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Jasmine is shocked when her client reveals a burning American flag tattoo that he wants covered. Gus struggles to cover up a rockers biggest tribal embarrassment. Tommy’s client wants a cover up of a tattoo that almost cost him his life.

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    Don't Call It a Tramp Stamp (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2012-11-27

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Big Gus works on putting a young mother's criminal past behind her, while Jasmine deals with a client's horrible tribal sign.

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    Tribute Trouble (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2012-12-04

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Big Gus handles a tribute to a man's ex-wife; Tommy deals with a guy with the wrong initials on his chest.

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