Tattoo Nightmares (2012)
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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Episode 1 - Killer Skyline
Release Date: 2012-10-16Gus 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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Episode 2 - Dragon Slayer
Release Date: 2012-10-23Gus 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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Episode 3 - Pinup Problems
Release Date: 2012-10-30Jasmine 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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Episode 4 - Butt Pirate
Release Date: 2012-11-06A 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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Episode 5 - Teabag Tattoo
Release Date: 2012-11-13Jasmine 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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Episode 6 - Burn Baby Burn
Release Date: 2012-11-20Jasmine 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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Episode 7 - Don't Call It a Tramp Stamp
Release Date: 2012-11-27Big 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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Episode 8 - Tribute Trouble
Release Date: 2012-12-04Big Gus handles a tribute to a man's ex-wife; Tommy deals with a guy with the wrong initials on his chest.