The first season of the tattoo reality competition ''

Ink Master ''Ink Master'' is an American reality competition television series that premiered on Paramount Network (formerly called Spike) on January 17, 2012. Each season features tattoo artists who compete in various challenges assessing their tattooing ...

'' debuted on

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on January 17 and concluded on March 6, 2012, with a total of 8 episodes. The show is hosted and judged by

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guitarist

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, with accomplished tattoo artists Chris Núñez and

Oliver Peck Oliver Peck (born July 29, 1971) is an American tattoo artist, restaurateur, and reality television personality. Along with guitarist Dave Navarro and tattoo artist Chris Nunez, he was a judge on the competition reality television show ''Ink Ma ...

serving as series regular judges. The winner received a $100,000 prize, a feature in Inked Magazine and the title of Ink Master. The winner of the first season of ''Ink Master'' was Shane O'Neill, with Tommy Helm being the runner-up.

Contestants

''Names, ages, and cities stated are at time of filming.''

Contestant progress

: The contestant won ''Ink Master''. : The contestant was the runner-up. : The contestant was eliminated during the finale. : The contestant won Best Tattoo of the Day. : The contestant was among the top. : The contestant received positive critiques. : The contestant received negative critiques. : The contestant was in the bottom. : The contestant was eliminated from the competition.

Episodes

References

External links

Official Website
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