Series synopsis
Tattoo Nightmares is an American reality television series that premiered on Spike on October 16, 2012. It ended on August 25, 2015. It was created by SallyAnn Salsano.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Ashley Bornancin as Kevin's Girlfriend
- Robb Stech as Young Ron Matty
- Jessica Trainham as Arianna
- Lucas Di Medio as Lifeguard
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 54 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 16, 2012 | December 4, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 20 | May 28, 2013 | March 25, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 26 | September 2, 2014 | August 25, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
October 16, 2012 |
| 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. |
October 23, 2012 |
| 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. |
October 30, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Satanic Schoolgirl Tommy tries to save a Catholic schoolgirl with a pentagram on her back, Gus takes on a shockingly obscene tattoo across a gangster’s stomach & Jasmine attempts to resurrect a nerd’s life with a “meow” tattoo on his butt. |
May 28, 2013 |
| 2 |
Starfish Booty Tommy tackles bare cartoon breasts on a man’s shoulder. Jasmine is caught off guard by a racist tattoo on a country boys arm and Gus struggles to keep cool while covering up a flower inside a girl’s butt crack. |
May 28, 2013 |
| 3 |
Unholy Cross Tommy goes up against a cross made of penises on a man’s chest, Jasmine struggles with a girl who was horribly wronged by her friend & Gus takes on the shop’s first & most extreme head tattoo to come through the door. |
June 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Miami Tommy works on a piece that has shamed his clients family. Gus helps out a musician. Jasmine has to help out a superhero fan's phallic mistake. |
September 2, 2014 |
| 2 |
Call 911! Tattoo Nightmares: Miami; a client's health takes a turn for the worse; Clint faces a fellow Texan's request; one father's poor choice offends Reese. |
September 9, 2014 |
| 3 |
Chicaglow Tattoo Nightmares: Miami; Reese's client drops to his knees; Clint takes a bite out of a client's back tattoo; High Noon gets an unusual request. |
September 16, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Spike |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 16, 2012 |
| Last aired | August 25, 2015 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 23:00:00 |