Tattoo Nightmares

7.8

2012•1h

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.

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2012

1. Killer Skyline

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

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

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

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

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

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.