Nine men and nine women kick off an epic battle of the sexes by going head to head in a team collaboration tattoo to prove they have what it takes to be the next Ink Master.

Ink Master

The Ink Will Speak for Itself

Two-time veterans Bubba Irwin and Sarah Miller return to coach the men's and women's teams, and the artists showcase their knack for legibility by inking surrealistic tattoos.

Down to the Wire

Cam's arrogant behavior continues to irritate his team members during a color contrast challenge, and the gang bands together to sabotage Cam's standing in the competition.

The Hunter & the Hunted

It's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.

The Art Stands Alone

In a test of consistency, the teams must engrave full suits of armor, then a cross-stitch style elimination tattoo throws all the artists for a loop.

Art of War

The artists go head-to-head in a test of technical application, and the losers fight for their survival in an elimination tattoo challenge dictated by the victors.

Sabotage

The artists think outside the box as they show their understanding of color theory, then get a crash course in new school style from their coaches Jime Litwalk and Kelly Doty.

Pins & No Needles

Every decision counts as the artists choose someone else's tattoo design and make it their own in a true test of adaptability.

By Accident or By Design

As the women's team plots to dismantle the men's team, the judges unveil a combination of detail design and cover-up challenges that are helmed by two domineering coaches.

Roll of the Dice

With only seven competitors remaining, the canvases hold all the power as the artists are challenged to out-market their rivals and work outside their creative comfort zones.

Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

The final five artists are tasked with creating murals using paintball guns, then must work across disciplines in a traditional illustrative portrait elimination challenge.

Unfriendly Fire

Pluto

The most skilled tattoo artists in the country compete in extreme challenges in an epic battle for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master. A panel including host Dave Navarro, ink enthusiasts, and renowned industry artists evaluates the competition.

The Art Stands Alone

Full Episodes

Season 12, 11 episodes