About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. Killer Skyline
Aired 16 October 2012 • 60 min
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.
2. Dragon Slayer
Aired 23 October 2012 • 60 min
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.
3. Pinup Problems
Aired 30 October 2012 • 60 min
Jasmine tries to cover a tattoo prank of tribal flames; Gus attempts a full back piece; Tommy has trouble with a super-fan.
4. Butt Pirate
Aired 6 November 2012 • 60 min
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.
5. Teabag Tattoo
Aired 13 November 2012 • 60 min
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.
6. Burn Baby Burn
Aired 20 November 2012 • 60 min
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.
7. Don't Call It a Tramp Stamp
Aired 27 November 2012 • 60 min
Big Gus works on putting a young mother's criminal past behind her, while Jasmine deals with a client's horrible tribal sign.
8. Tribute Trouble
Aired 4 December 2012 • 60 min
Big Gus handles a tribute to a man's ex-wife; Tommy deals with a guy with the wrong initials on his chest.