Ep 11. The Hot Seat

The reality television series Inked follows the artists and clients of a tattoo shop in Las Vegas, Nevada. Season 2, episode 11 is titled "The Hot Seat."

The episode begins with a new client walking into the shop, hoping to have an intricate design inked onto his back. The client has a specific vision in mind, but the artist assigned to the job is unsure if she can pull it off. With the clock ticking, the artist must push her limits to complete the tattoo in time.

Meanwhile, tensions rise between two of the shop's artists. They have been at odds for some time, and their bickering is starting to interfere with the shop's productivity. The shop's owner brings both artists into his office to hash out their differences and find a way for them to work together.

Outside the shop, a young woman comes in for a consultation with one of the artists. She wants a tattoo to commemorate her mother who recently passed away. As the artist begins to sketch out the design, the woman reveals that her mother was brutally murdered and that she wants the tattoo to remind her of the strength that her mother embodied. The artist is moved by the woman's story and feels a personal connection to the design.

Finally, one of the artists in the shop is asked to participate in a tattoo competition. The competition is high-stakes, and the artist must use all of his skills to create an original design. As the clock ticks down, the artist becomes increasingly nervous about whether his work will be good enough to win.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given an inside look at the creative process of tattoo artists. From sketching out designs to practicing new techniques, the artists and clients of Inked reveal the thought and care that goes into each individual tattoo.