Best Ink, Science Friction

It's back and it's bad. The new season opens with a challenge for 14 contestants based on the seven deadly sins. Face-Off's Glenn Hetrick guest judges.

Who's made an enemy already? Watch as one of the artists plays dirty to gain an advantage. The challenge this episode is to cover up comically bad tattoos.

There's a face-off in the Best Ink fight club - with an unexpected twist. Street artist Justin Bua guest judges the flash challenge in pairs.

There's a surprise performance at The Viper Room, after which the artists are challenged to do painful rib tattoos. But who is it that can't take the pain?

It's like pressure cooker in the studio - will the stress push Danny over the edge? Still, check out the amazing Asian-inspired creations from the artists.

Darnell is taken aback when a client wants a tattoo on an unusual part of the body. The group visit San Diego for the world's biggest sci fi convention.

Tattoo legend Guy Aitchison gives a crash course in the surreal style of bio-mechanical design. Things get personal with the first face-off of the season.

It's time to make some waves in this nautically-themed challenge. The artists created watery tattoos, as surf legend Laird Hamilton makes an appearance.

Look who's come to say hi! The six remaining artists have an emotional visit from other halves, before creating sexy pin-up tattoos with a twist.

Caught off guard, the artists are surprised by an unreal shock-art performance. Then trouble erupts between the last remaining hot-headed contestants.

Throwing caution aside, the group get reckless in an adrenaline-fueled demolition derby. The 3-D designs are amazing, but a surprise elimination follows.

The final trio are caught off-guard by a frantic flash challenge in Venice Beach. One goes, leaving the last two to battle it out for the ultimate prize.