Tattoo tv show

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Tattoo-themed TV series have been a mainstay of the reality genre since the early aughts.

For tattoo artists, enthusiasts, collectors, and even viewers who are simply curious, these series present a wide array of programming that will appeal to any reality TV fan, as well as some who are iffy on the concept. Some tattoo TV shows follow the daily lives of working tattoo artists, including their business dealings, clients, and personal lives.

Others feature stiff competition between artists from around the world who want to prove their mettle on an international stage. There are also series where people design tattoos for their loved ones (for better or for worse), and some where artists attempt to fix past tattoo mistakes for clients who want do-overs.

With such a wide range of formats, it seems like there would be an endless number of tattoo TV shows on air.

Although this isn't an exhaustive list, these are tattoo TV shows ranked from worst to best, using IMDb ratings as a guide.

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