Awesome TV Show Tattoo Ideas

Most of us have been watching a little more TV than usual these days. Whether waiting patiently for a new show each week or binging your favorite shows on Netflix, TV shows are a huge part of our society.

And what better way to show off the characters and shows you love than with a tattoo. In this article we’ll take a look at some very popular shows and provide ideas you can use for your next tattoo design.

There are so many potential Office tattoo ideas that we hardly know where to start. From Jim’s pranks on Dwight to the many memorable quotes from the show, there’s no shortage of ideas that can be made into a stellar tattoo that pays homage to The Office. Some of our top suggestions include: Dwight’s stapler in Jello, a portrait of your favorite Office character, quotes from Michael (that’s what she said), a Dundee, quotes from Dwight, quotes from Jim (such as the infamous Beats, Bears, Battlestar Galactica), a portrait of one of Michael’s characters (Prison Mike comes to mind), Pam’s ‘Hiya buddy’ doodle to Michael, or a coffee mug with ‘World’s Best Boss’ written on it. Any one of these tattoo designs can make the perfect tattoo idea for any diehard fan of The Office.

The Simpsons is one of the longest running shows on TV, so the options for tattoo ideas are almost unlimited. Don’t let 30 years of jokes overwhelm you if you’re looking for an idea for a kickass Simpsons tattoo, instead, focus on your favorite season, episode, character, quote, or moment from the series. The classic seasons (1-10) are a great place to start, as many of the most iconic moments of the show came from this time. Plus, it narrows down your options to just ten years of jokes, instead of thirty. A few potential ideas that come to mind are: Lisa the Lizard Queen, quotes (‘Milpool’, ‘purple is a fruit’, ‘my mom says I’m cool’, ‘that’s a paddlin’’), a Bort licence plate, anything Frank ‘Grimey’ Grimes, a portrait of your favorite character, the iconic Simpsons donut, or alien Burns. These are just a very small number of possibilities that could be used to create your very own Simpsons tattoo idea.

It’s one of the rare shows where the main characters are all terrible people, and we couldn’t love them more. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has become a huge hit during its 13 years on the air, and there’s no better way to diehard fans to showcase their love then through tattoos. Any number of moments from the show could be used as tattoo ideas, including: rum ham, portraits of Frank, portraits of Charlie, Dayman, Charlie’s illiterate music lyrics, quotes from any of the characters (‘I’m a 5 star man!’), the implication boat, or a nod to Pepe Silvia. Depending on what your favorite moment or character from the show is, there’s a good chance it can be used to create a top notch Always Sunny tattoo.

FRIENDS was a hit show that ran from 1994 to 2004, with a recent resurgence in popularity thanks to Netflix. Through its ten years on the air, FRIENDS has offered a ton of inspiration for what could be made into awesome tattoo ideas, such as: the peephole frame on Monica’s door, the ever-famous ‘PIVOT’, the FRIENDS logo with font and colored dots, ‘unagi’, portraits of your favorite character, or your favorite quotes from the show. You have a ton of options to choose from if you’re looking for FRIENDS tattoo ideas, with a decade worth of episodes to help you out.

This classic show that aired from the late 80s to early the 90s has a strong cult following among millennial viewers. Thanks to network TV reruns, growing up in the 90s practically guarantees having seen an episode or two of this iconic show, which was years ahead of its time in terms of subject matter. The show about the lives of four older women living together tackled things like the AIDS crisis, homosexuality, and promiscuity, with a strong focus on female independence, which is why it’s legacy continues to this day. Sophia, Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche were some of the highest quality characters on television, and paying tribute to these ladies through tattoos can be done using an endless number of tattoo ideas, such as: portraits of the ladies, Sophia’s famous ‘picture it’ line, ‘thank you for being a friend’, a piece of cheesecake, or ‘stay golden’. These are some of our best suggestions, but choosing your favorite moment from the show is the best way to come up with your ideal Golden Girls tattoo idea.

Bob’s Burgers is sort of an underdog in the animation world. The show is about a family who runs a burger restaurant desperately trying to survive and make ends meet, but it’s so much more than that. The show is full of quirky characters and is lauded as one of the most politically correct on television right now. There are many tattoo ideas that could be had if you’re looking for inspiration for a Bob’s Burger tattoos, including: Louise’s rabbit ears, portraits of your favorite character, elements of each character’s favorite items (such as a burger for Bob, wine for Linda, music for Gene), memorable quotes from your favorite episodes, lyrics to one of Linda’s many songs, or Bob’s partial tattoo. If Bob’s Burgers is a show you want to commemorate with body art, you have a ton of creative options to choose from.

The Joy of Painting aired from the early 80s to the mid 90s, hosted by the incomparable Bob Ross. The former drill sergeant-turned-soft spoken painter captured hearts with this whimsical landscapes and happy little accidents, to the point where his legacy exists to this day among kids who grew up watching his show. Bob Ross fans have some of the best tattoo ideas available to them to showcase their admiration of the man who many 90s kids grew up watching, with ideas including things like: Bob Ross portraits, his famous quotes (‘there’s no such thing as mistakes, just happy little accidents’, ‘there’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend,’, ‘let’s get crazy’), or his iconic afro. If you were a fan of Bob Ross growing up and you want to have him immortalized through body art, you have quite a few inspirational options available to you for tattoo ideas.

Netflix’s game-changing show offered a supernatural retro throwback that audiences love, so it’s no surprise that fans of the Upside Down and the gang want to showcase their fondness for this 80s adventure through body art. There are tons of tattoo ideas from the show that can make super creative designs, including: waffles, Eleven portraits, a demogorgon, the upside down, christmas lights, the alphabet, quotes from the show, or portraits of your favorite character. If you’re a horror or sci-fi fan, and a fan of Stranger Things, you have a huge number of tattoo ideas to choose from if you go this route.

Trekkies are a special breed of fan in that their dedication to the show and its characters are unmatched. Fans of Star Trek tend to be diehard, so it makes sense that these would be some of the most popular tattoo designs for TV fans. If you’re looking for Star Trek tattoo ideas you have unlimited potential options to choose from, like: the ‘live long and prosper’ sign, Spock portraits, the USS Enterprise, famous quotes from the show, or portraits of any of your favorite characters. This show has had a huge impact on science fiction and pop culture, spawning several series reboots and movies.

Walter White may not be on TV anymore but that doesn’t mean fans of Breaking Bad stopped idolizing the science teacher-turned-meth dealer. Walter and the gang have a massive fanbase, and tattoos are one of the best ways to truly show how much you love a show. If you’re in the market for Breaking Bad tattoo idea, you have a quite a few ideas to choose from, including: portraits of show characters, quotes or some of the most badass lines from the show, science beakers, code words, your favorite scenes or moments from the show, or the show title itself. No matter what it is you love about Breaking Bad, it can be made into a stellar tattoo design that you can be proud of.

If you love any of these TV shows, your possibilities for tattoo ideas are endless. You can use quotes, scenes, characters, or iconic moments from any of your favorite shows to create an awesomely unique tattoo that you’re guaranteed to love for years to come.