Tattoo Nightmares

TV-142012•1h 0m•7.8/10

Reality

Ratings

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7.8/10(16)

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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Production

495 Productions

Language

Status

Canceled

First Aired

October 16, 2012

Last Aired

August 25, 2015

Networks

Spike

Created By

SallyAnn Salsano

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Killer Skyline

Air date: 2012-10-16

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.

Dragon Slayer

Air date: 2012-10-23

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.

Pinup Problems

Air date: 2012-10-30

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

Butt Pirate

Air date: 2012-11-06

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.

Teabag Tattoo

Air date: 2012-11-13

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.

Burn Baby Burn

Air date: 2012-11-20

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.

Don't Call It a Tramp Stamp

Air date: 2012-11-27

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

Tribute Trouble

Air date: 2012-12-04

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