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7th Heaven: The Tattoos That Wagged a Thousand Tongues

Have a few tattoos EVER caused so much controversy? Ruthie and T-Bone's new body art had the entire town of Glenoak freaking out. Kevin, eager to get the scoop, bribed Mac to find out the truth. Meanwhile, Lucy flipped out on Kevin... turns out she has a tattoo of her own. And so do all the other Camden siblings! This is the show's 11th season, and we're just finding this out? Best of all, Reverend Camden and Annie totally knew, and they've enjoyed watching the kids anxiously try to hide their tattoos over the years.

We wish their laid-back attitude could have extended to the spying, though. It wouldn't be 7th Heaven without family gossip, but last night's episode seemed especially heavy on the "Don't tell her I told you!" kind of gossip.

In a climactic moment that could only happen on 7th Heaven, Ruthie announced that she had something to confess to her parents -- just as Lucy, Savannah, Kevin, Sandy, and half the town appeared in the Camden kitchen with their own confessions. After all that, Ruthie announced that she hated her tattoo. We were shocked to see that while T-Bone had a tiny tattoo of Ruthie's initials, Ruthie went all-out with a rather large "T-Bone" spelled out across her backside. That one won't be easy to cover up.

What'd you think of Ruthie's tattoo -- and the controversy it inspired? And what about the promise ring from T-Bone? What surprised you the most about last night's episode? Discuss in the comments!

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i´m a big fan of this show!Itś running jet in estonia and i must to say,that i´m loving it and hope that it will be coming back!And YES-RUTHIE AND MARTIN SHOULD GET TOGETHER!!!!Heś so cute!!!!LOVE YOU ALL!

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this show was great hope it comes back soon!!!

I have to say that I'm reminded of the Scarlet Letter. Everyone thinks in this book that Hester is so unrighteous for committing adultery. Several here think the show is now unrighteous because of tattoos. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. To down the show for tattoos is ridiculous. You all have sinned in your time and can't deny it. I've committed one sin you've committed them all in God's eyes. For example, telling a lie is just as bad as getting a tattoo. To down 7th Heaven based on this one sin is hypocritical. 7th Heaven is fulfilling the original purpose of the show, to show real life. In real life, kids mess up it's how we grow as individuals. It's judgmental people who can't see their own sin and down the younger generation who make it so hard for all teenagers to grow for they are always reminded of the one sin they committed.

I LOVE 7TH HEAVEN!!!!! It`s my favourite show int he world i have been watching since it came on in 1996. I just hope there is new episodes coming this year. I miss watching it!!

This is one of my favorite tv shows I watch on sundays after church. I have watched this show for almost 6years.

i love the show 7th heaven hope ur cumn back 2007 2008

I can't remember when I started to watch and fall in love with 7th heaven I'm collecting the season's ond DVD and I recored the new ones so I don't have to wait for ever for them to come on DVD. I think 7th heaven is awesome. I am a single mom with a 2 year old daughter and there are a lot of topics that this show hits that If my daughter later on comes up with a simlar question about it I can say here watch this episode thanks for that 7th heaven. My fave people on the show are Lucy, Annie, Martin,Kevin. Pretty much all of them they all bring a good vibe to the show that makes it fun to watch.

I LOVE 7TH HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i watch it every day on abc family!!my parents and i love to watch 7th heaven. the one problem i had was why does lucy always had a difficult pregnancy. i mean first she was sentto the hospital and was put on bed rest and now she had a misscarige! wat up with that?

hey ruthie... i think u r so awesome on the show...
good luck!! :)

the Cast of 7th Heaven
I will miss your show I really love it. it was a very family show I'll been watching your show since it started back 1996.I have Berveley Mitchell CD I love it talk about God, I am a big fan of 7th Heaven.Lena

I have watched 7th Heaven since it first came out. I love the show, but feel that it hasn't been as good in the last couple of seasons as it was the first couple of seasons. I liked the show when the kids were younger.

i didn't wanted martin to get a child that is so not fear to ruthie.i would like to see ashlee simspons return and be with simon forever.

I've watched 7th heaven since it first came on, but for some reason we haven't recieved the last season here. Why is it?
Tell me when I can see it here.

I
LOVE
7TH HEAVEN

I love this show. I've been watching it since it started. I think that T-Bone and Ruthie are too your to tik about marrige. I DO NOT think Ruthie and Martian should get together he has a kid and needs to be with someone who is going to love him truly and completely. I dont think Ruthie can do that for him. I think Ruthie and T-Bone should see other people and if they are meant to be together than they will find each other again. I love that Ruthie graduated early that is really awsome. Also what happened with the scottish waiter in the last season. I thought they were going to get together in Scotland when Ruthie went there for the summer.I miss that it ended but it ended very well, except that i dont know what happened to any of the other camden kids and thier children. Thats all.

I LOVE 7TH HEAVEN

i love 7th Heaven a lot
this is the best show
but i LOve Ruthie a lot becuse me and her are soo alike in a lot of why
Ruthie have to know what is going on and i am the same u love to help ppl same her
ohh and the twists are soooo cute
and the baby is a lil cute 2
i miss simon a lot u are sooo hot love u
I LOVE 7TH HEAVEN
IT IS THE BEST
LOVE
FADILA

What happened to Peter? I liked him for Ruthie. Although obviously the show is over now :( I can't help but say I'm a bit disappointed with some parts of it. But I still love it!!!

I have been watching the show since the beginning and i love it im sad i cant watch missed shows online i think its a decent show for my kids also and as far as that comment about it not representing christianity no family is perfect even christians we are just forgiven and i like the show cuz its not vulger in any way but it shows the trials and tribulations that we all go thru!!

I have been watching the show since the beginning and i love it im sad i cant watch missed shows online i think its a decent show for my kids also and as far as that comment about it not representing christianity no family is perfect even christians we are just forgiven and i like the show cuz its not vulger in any way but it shows the trials and tribulations that we all go thru!!

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I just cant believe that 7th Heven came back this year but know is saying goodbye again!! My whole schools loves this show and wants it to come back on television.

I LOVE THIS SHOW I HOPE THAT RUTHY AND MARTIN FALL IN LOVE AND GET MARRIED AND THAT ALL THE BROTHERS AND SISTER COME BACK AND LIVE NEAR THE HOUSE AND I HOPE THE SHOW CONTINUE AND I HOPE SIMON GETS MARRIED TO SOMEONE THAT MAYBE HE HAS DATED IN THE PAST OR MAYBE HE COULD MEET IN THE NEW EPISODE

well Shanon i just would like to say as a viewer that it is interesting that some people do have secrets and everything has to come to light so poeople would learn to live or learn to communicate. but it is also said, take upon each other burdens' so the themes that have been portrayed caused a light or were the light bringing upon exposure and understaning of the topics. So i think surfacing them to the young and new viewers can 1.cause fervent prayers to do more and have answers to each others solutions-and Care for your neighbor as you would like someone to care , speak , join , communicate with You. there it is , ... 'Love' is powerful.

I LIKE THE SHOW A WHOLE LOT BUT I DON'T APROVE ABOUT TATTOOS. I DON'T LIKE THEM BUT I REALLY LIKE THE SHOW TO HAVE MORE NEW EPISODES. AND YED I DO LIKE TO SEE RUTHIE AND MARTIN GET TOGETHER. AND LUCY AND KEVIN HAVE MORE BABIES. AND ALSO I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MARY AND HER FAMILY TOGETHER? MAYBE SOMEDAY I WOULD LOVE TO SEE ALL FAMILY RENUION, ALL FAMILY GET TOGETHER? I REALLY LOVED IT 7th HEAVEN?

I have watched this show since it first aired and I must say, it's been going down hill for at least 5 years. This was one of the few Christian shows on TV and for a while it has been becoming less of a show that shows what Christianity is like and more of a soap opera. The Camdens now are way too disfunctional than they were and that a real family like them would be. I can honestly say that I will not miss what 7th Heaven has become.

RUTHE N MARTIN SHOULD BE TOGETHER. N THE PRODUCER SHOULD PUT ALL THE GUYS THAT LUCY N MARY HAD DATED?

OMG!.
7th heaven is so GOOODDD!!!...
Eekk i wished i would have watched it from the very beginning... It is so goood...
I watched it basically everyday!!!
You guys have to make more seasons!!!!
I am defintely making my mom buy the seasons for me...

RUTHIE AND MARTIN FOREVER!!! I HATE T-BONE AND THEY SHOULD BRING BACK ROBY!! AND FOR THE LAST SHOW ALLL THE KIDS SHOULD BE THEIR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY AND EVERYONE WHO HAS LIVED IN THE HOUSE!!!!

RUTHIE SHOULD SO NOT GET BACH TOGETHER WITH T-BONE BUT SHE SHOULD GO OUT WITH MARTIN WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THEM SINCE HE FIRST CAME ON THE SHOW!!!!

i liked it way at the beginning with mary.before everything got soooooo serious

I WACH THIS SHOW EVEY DAY I LOVE IS .

HEY WHATS UP!!!!!!!! YOU LOOK SO NICE IN SEVEN HAVEN.I WILL MISS YOU ALLL RIGHT ME BACK.

Have watched every show since the beginning and hate the fact it's being cancelled. It's one of the best shows ever...However, I do find it ridiculous that the writers allowed Ruthie to become "promised" so quickly and at such a young age (and why would her family allow her boyfriend to live there?), Sandy to become a holier-than-thou "model" for young girls to emulate within the span of 6 months and to become such an expert on life (and how quickly does she fall in love "for real")-- and does everyone want to be a minister?, plus the fact that all Lucy can think about is having babies.... What I do love is the fact that the show has allowed the world to see "imperfect" kids -- Simon and his premarital sexcapades, Mary and her avoidance of marital/parental responsibilities, and Martin and his sometimes fleeting efforts at fatherhood. These characters act like REAL people. On a nasty note...I absolutely cannot stand Jane and truly hope the writers do not keep her hooked up with Martin. I hope, for the finale, they do as Dawson's Creek did and show us what life for the 7th Heaveners is like in the future: The Reverend (retired) and Annie still together enjoying their grandkids, Matt and Sarah happy but struggling (like real people) to balance work and kids, Mary and Carlos doing well, Lucy (taken over the Glen Oak church) and Kevin (back to being a cop--working to keep kids "on the straight and narrow") with a couple of kids, Simon single or married--but "grounded" and establishing himself as a financial expert (remember the "Bank of Simon"), Ruthie graduated from college and engaged to Martin (and more than willing to help the "finally mature and responsible" father with his joint-custody situation of Aaron, and the twins getting ready to go off to separate colleges (and not be engaged already)--making one of them gay could be interesting. Hopefully, T-bone and the girls have moved on with their lives...far, far away. And, as for Sandy, I hope she finally figures out that not everyone has to become a minister in order to straighten out their lives and help others. It might be nice to see her working with young girls as a social worker or something. No matter what happens--I have loved the show and will, of course, get the entire series on DVD.

7th heaven is a good shown

i like the show it is very nice and dreamy it makes you feel like you are part of their family.

All the Camden's have tattoos! And even Kevin doesn't know that Lucy has one? Who is the father of her children? How long this couple been married now and in all that time Kevin *never* saw her tattoo. He'd have seen it a few days after their marriage even a few hours. But to go this long with out noticing the body art on his wife is stretching the imagination too far.

Well i think that Ruthie should get together with PETER!!!!!!!!!! and bring back ROBY!!!!!!!!

wel i guess this episode haven't been showed here in the philippines... but from the comments i read, i think this is a good episode... i just wish my whole family would learn to love this...

I love 7th heaven!! I have been watching this show 4 like 10 years it has been soooooo gooood!!! I really think that Kevin and Lucy should get married in real life cuz they make one really good couple!!!

i hope you guys dont cancel the show. i have seen this show seens it stared, and i was a little girl. now my kids watch it with me.

please make more seasons

why is this show still on? it's bad when tatoo's are the focus of the story. If my family was always up in my business 24/7 I would disown them. please kill off this show. i vote for a series finale for real. these people are too old already.

i think that Ruthie and T-Bone should be 2gether and T-Bone should get a bigger tattoo of Ruthie's name b/c if my boyfriend got a tattoo that small i would freak like she did if i had his name huge across my backside!!!!!

i love the show it is the best show on wgn besides some other ones as well

I LUV 7th HEAVEN. It is the asomest show ever

what tattoos do all the kids have? i missed that ep. did they show them?

7th heaven is my favorite show in all the show that i have watch
i wish i can be on that show

I love 7th Heaven. Ruthie is the my favorite person on the show, and now that she has T-bone it is just the icing on the cake. They are the perfect couple. I see marriage in their future. Can't wait for the next new show.

i love this show i want lucy and kevin to fuck on the show an let everyone see

I love this show. All the episodes day one to present time. Lucy and Ruthie are babes on the show. But dont leave out the whole family on the show. They do there things.

hey i luv this show it is so awsome. i missed the one about all the kids and eric and annie having tattos and i waz so upset ive been watchin this show 4 like ever. i am totally gonna see it thenext time it comes on hehe anyway i think that kevin is so cute. i mean who doesnt? anyway ttyl

i love 7th heaven!! if i could i would watch 7th heaven 24/7!! hehehe. i love all the episodes of 7th heaven. i even have the complete seasons on dvd (1-3). i think that 7th heaven is the best show i've ever watched!!!!!!!!!!! 7TH HEAVEN ROCKS!!!!!!

i've been a littel disapointed with this season of 7th heaven. although the show about tattoo's was good i think there needs to be some more action to keep me watching.

what a weird show

God does forgive us. We all make mistakes.

This whole season has been a disappointment. They probably should have ended it when they originally planned. I can't stand tattoos or body piercings. Next all the guys will shave their heads, another fashion I am not fond of. The world is going to hell in a handbasket and this show is going right along. :(

hi how are you doing on the 7 heaven doing today plases tell me that ok with you

I enjoyed the show about tattoo's. As for all of the Camden kids having tattoo's was there way of making decision apart from there parents approval. As for Eric and Annie they too probably got there's when they were teenagers. I don't much care for tattoo's but I loved the show and I look forward to watching 7th heaven every week. The show does show that they are a loving family and they are not perfect. In real life what family is and further more what preacher and his family are. They do the best they had with all of the church watching the family and there children. Can you only imagine the pressure the kids are under. Oh and by the way god does forgive us for our mistakes this is to the people that were quoting scriptures from the bible. I think were harder on people than the Lord is. Again folks this is only a show.

I really love this show. There isn't much on t.v. anymore that doesn't have fighting in it or cussing. But this one is for the hole family.I really wish the hole family was still there though.It would be nice to see Matt and Sarah's babies & also Simon. Just to see how they are doing.I was up here trying to see if i could pull up to see what happened an 7th Heaven to night because i missed it.but cann't

i have been watching 7th heaven for many years now and i don't miss on epsioe at all and i love watching it all the time and i enjoy watching it to so

wow! i wa shocked to find out that all 5 camden kids had gotten tattoos but then to see the parents have one each that was even more shocking

Nobody is perfect, and it's obvious that in this show they portrayed that everyone has things they regret. The parents having tattoos is obviously when they were teenagers and rebelling. Maybe he even was into drugs! It's a show and it is being made in todays time with tattoos, piercings, etc. Yes the bible says to live holy, but everybody has broken that. What is important is if you are truly sorry for what you have done (and might not be able to reverse). I think this is a good show although somewhat unrealistic, if it didn't involve worldly things it would be completely unrealistic!

ok well i missed the episode and im very dissapointed..but the kid who put the stupid bible thing in there hello whats the point...ITS A SHOWW!!!! anyways it sounded like the episode was good and i wish i didnt miss it..ive been watching the show since i was 6 years old and i have never missed an episode except this one..oh welll there will be reruns..calm down kid withe the bible its just a show

I loved this episode, not only because Ruthie is showing how old she is becoming but it shows real life situations that people get into......its a tatoo its not that bad. I've lover this show since the begining and I always will. Bring back some of the other family members, too many friends are in the shows.

calm down it's just a show. and so what if it is a bit of a coincidence that they all got tattoos. i luv 7th heaven and i have been watching it since the first episode ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stop hatin!!!!!!

I love the show its the best i have been watching it for years and if it still goes on and on i will still watch it. i think tattoos are great and with them being in the show it shows to prove not every family is perfect keep up the good work.............

I loved this episode of 7th heaven because I just got a tatoo, so I can relate to Ruthie and T-bone. I love the end when T-bone gives Ruthie the ring. I hope that in the future they will get married.

I like this show a lot. I love the part when T-bone gave ruthie the ring. I thought it was sweet! So I hope the show keeps going!

I love 7th heaven!!! It is the best show on tv ever!!! I love this episode! It was great although I really don't like tattoo's the show was really good!Yes, I was kind of crazy that all of the kids had tattoos but it is there choice! and it is just a tv show and the writer can write whatever she wants too!!! and I am glad that T-bone gave Ruthie a promise ring! They made a great couple!!! I love every single one of the episodes!!! 7th heaven is a awesome show and it should never ever go off the air! I LOVE 7th heaven always and forever!!!!!!!!!!

I loved this episode. It was so funny how everyone had tatoos even the parents.

This episode was great... but i think it all worked out a little too perfectly. Everybody had tattoos. What are the chances of that really happening? Next time the episode definately needs to be a little more realistic.

I thought it was pretty funny to see them all hiding and the parents knowing and that they all got tatoos!!!!!!!!!

well. you seen annie say I don't like tatoo, they probly did it way before they got married even when eric didn't know he wnat be a minster and yet everybody makes misktakes. and its is a show. plus they were tiny not big.

god get a life also those who were disapointed and may not watch. Its a showwww!!! just a showwww!! and i think that was a great twist. i mean real life that probly happens too, maybe not the parents but for sure the kids! lol it rocked, more eps like this pleasseee.

Great episode!!! I loved it! Can't believe all the kids have tatoos!!

I loved the twists last night...

People get a F**king life it's 7th heaven Ruthie is the main star now get use to it and bring back Simon he's hot lol

Oh come on people, you've got to lighten up! It's a TV show! They have to do something to make it interesting! So you're not going to watch because there are tatoos involved? And honestley, Stehpen Collins is NOT a minister in real life. So just remember ... it's just a show! But I do agree with pillow pants, tatoos are dangerous. yeah ruthies my fav

Last night's ep was awesome! Such a twist at the end when we learned that ALL FIVE grown Camden kids have tatoos! And Eric has a cross tatoo, and Annie a heart. Hahaa

Classic Camden antics last night! Definitely worth watching last night!

And thank you, CW Source, for finally writing about the show on Monday mornings!

I am bitterly disappointed about the segment about tattoos. My may not watch anymore. The idea of a man of God having one. Read “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks upon you” (Lev. 19:28). This is outragious. I was bitterly dissapointed.

The kids with tattoos?! For such a wholesome show, this is disturbing. I really with they had put a PSA at the end re: the dangers of needles. Getting a tattoo is not safe for many, many reasons; diseases is def. one of them.

That said, great epi! Ruthie-centric ones are the best!!

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