Best Ink

Season 2 of the skin-art competition series kicks off with 12 top tattoo artists beginning their battle for $100,000 and a cover story in a magazine. Pete Wentz is the new host.

The contestants must create a tattoo using a controversial medium. Appearing: music artist Ray J.

The artists create tattoos for family members that honor an emotional experience they share. Also: a challenge to ink shoe designs. Appearing: Angela and Vanessa Simmons.

The contestants create abstract skin art for music aficionados. They also design guitars.

The contestants must create a humorous tattoo. Justin Bua is the guest judge.

The contestants try to soar when creating tattoos while in airplanes. Judge Joe Capobianco's famed style of tattoo art is also featured.

The contestants use innovative animation technology to bring their artwork to life. Appearing: tattoo artist Miya Bailey.

The ink artists must create photo-realistic tattoos. Also: a "fast-and-furious" challenge. Appearing: artist Jason Seiler.

The final four tattoo artists work with their family members.

The three remaining artists tattoo familiar skins as old customers return to the chair. After a surprise elimination, the final two artists ink masterpieces on celebrity guests Travie McCoy and AJ McLean, but only one artist will be crowned Best Ink.