The first season follows a successful tattoo studio in Bondi Beach, Australia and the events surrounding the shop owner calling in Mike Diamond, star from NY Ink, to help them prepare the store for the busiest summer season in history. Mike decides that he will need to bring in superstar tattooist Megan Massacre from New York to assist the young team. Once Megan gets into town the management crew go through the painstaking task of whipping the team into shape.
Episode 1
A New Sheriff in Town
Jul 28, 2015
Overwhelmed shop owner, Wendy calls in the help of old friend, Mike Diamond. In his first act as shop manager, an abrupt staffing decision sends shock waves through the store.
Episode 2
Not How It's Done
Aug 4, 2015
Mike brings in a new apprentice and Shaun is not happy about it. Feeling like his store is being taken away, he decides that he's not going to make things easy for Mike or his new apprentice.
Episode 3
Big Apple Hits Bondi
Aug 11, 2015
Mike calls in superstar, Megan Massacre to join the team. The crew is thrilled but Shaun continues to make life difficult. Tensions are eased by a visit from rock legends Steel Panther.
Episode 4
Slow Burn
Aug 18, 2015
A birthday party, a move and a superstar artist keep Wendy on her toes. Mike works out with celebrity client, Jeff Fenech, and tensions between Shaun and Giorgia reach boiling point.
Episode 5
New Chicks, Old Tricks
Aug 25, 2015
Ellie, Giorgia and Megan get a dose of girl power when Teniele Napoli visits. Giorgia doubts herself when given her first client and Shaun is at it again resulting in a violent blowup.
Episode 6
Take a Breath
Sep 1, 2015
Bondi Rescue boys, Maxi and Jesse pop in for a tattoo while Shaun has a change of heart. A VIP party with celebrity clients, The Stafford Brothers provides a much needed excuse to blow off steam.
Episode 7
Time to Tap Out
Sep 8, 2015
Ellie and Giorgia lean on each other after a tough week. Moses learns a lesson after a work out with World Champion, Steve McKinnon, and Megan shows signs of being overworked and burnt out.
Episode 8
Picking Up the Pieces
Sep 15, 2015
Wendy makes a decision without including Mike and he’s dealt another blow at the hands of Megan. Ellie and Giorgia make a big move and Wendy sends Shaun off for tattoo boot camp.
Episode 9
Success Is the Best Revenge
Sep 22, 2015
Mike is furious when he finds out that Wendy is making more changes without him. Shaun discovers that tough love is just what he needed and Jimi thinks about making a change.
Episode 10
The Last Cut Is the Deepest
Sep 29, 2015
After a shock revelation Wendy feels betrayed and Mike hits the roof. While the crew reflects on the summer, the two blow up leaving everyone unsure of what will happen after the fall out.