Ep 9. The Family that Inks Together...

Bad Ink is a television show that follows two Las Vegas tattoo artists, Dirk Vermin and Ruckus, as they help people fix their regrettable tattoos. In this episode, season 1 episode 9, titled "The Family that Inks Together...", Dirk and Ruckus are approached by a family who has made a hobby out of tattooing each other, but with disastrous results.

The episode begins with the introduction of the family, consisting of a husband, wife, and their grown son and daughter. All four of them have tattoos that are either poorly executed or completely indecipherable. The family members explain that they enjoy tattooing each other and have done so for years, but they've recently become concerned about the quality of their work.

Dirk and Ruckus meet with the family in their home, which doubles as their makeshift tattoo parlor. The artists are shocked at the number of tattoos the family members have on their bodies, and even more shocked at the horrendous quality of the work. They quickly realize that the family has been using a homemade tattoo gun to ink each other, which is a major reason why their tattoos are so disastrous.

After looking at the tattoos, Dirk and Ruckus decide that the best course of action is to cover up the bad tattoos with bigger and better tattoos. However, the family members are hesitant to cover up their existing tattoos, as they feel a sentimental attachment to them. The artists have to work hard to convince the family members that they'll be much happier with new, improved tattoos.

Once they finally convince the family to let them work their magic, Dirk and Ruckus get to work designing cover-up tattoos for each of the family members. They take into account the existing design and work around it to create something new and beautiful. They also make sure to use high-quality equipment and ink to ensure that the tattoos turn out well.

The process of covering up the existing tattoos is a lengthy one, as Dirk and Ruckus have to carefully design and execute each tattoo. The family members are nervous but excited to see the new tattoos, and after several hours of work, they finally get to see the finished products.

When the family members see their new tattoos, they're all speechless. They're amazed at how much better the tattoos look and how much more skillful the new tattoos are compared to their old ones. They're grateful to Dirk and Ruckus for helping them fix their bad tattoos and turning them into beautiful works of art.

Overall, "The Family that Inks Together..." is a heartwarming episode that shows how even the most disastrous tattoos can be fixed with some skill and expertise. Dirk and Ruckus come to the rescue of a family who, despite their love for tattoos, have made some terrible mistakes. They showcase their talent by turning the family's regrettable tattoos into beautiful works of art, and the family is left feeling much happier and more confident with their new ink.