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Teams of male and female tattoo artists face off, but only one will win $100,000, an editorial feature in Inked and the coveted Ink Master title. This season, past contestants and fan favorites return to coach the contestants.
Episode 16 : Battle of the Sexes Finale
September. 24,2019
Seven veteran artists battle it out in the "Clash of the Coaches Face Off"; the battle of the sexes comes to an end as the three finalists reveal their 35-hour Master Canvas tattoos and one artist wins the title of Ink Master.
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Episode 15 : Step Up or Shut Up
September. 17,2019
The last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.
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Episode 14 : Unfriendly Fire
September. 10,2019
It's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.
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Episode 13 : Moving Pictures
September. 03,2019
The artists are on their own in a test of finesse as the six remaining competitors fight for the cash prize and the title of Ink Master.
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Episode 12 : Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is
August. 27,2019
The competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.
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Episode 11 : Roll of the Dice
August. 20,2019
The artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
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Episode 10 : By Accident or By Design
August. 13,2019
The battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.
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Episode 9 : Drawing Alliances
August. 06,2019
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Episode 8 : Pins & No Needles
July. 30,2019
The judges test the artists' understanding of color theory; two coaches take the artists to school; the battle intensifies for $100K and the title of "Ink Master."
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Episode 7 : Sabotage
July. 23,2019
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.
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Episode 6 : Art of War
July. 16,2019
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.
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Episode 5 : The Art Stands Alone
July. 09,2019
It's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.
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Episode 4 : The Hunter & The Hunted
July. 02,2019
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.
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Episode 3 : Down to the Wire
June. 25,2019
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.
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Episode 2 : A Storm Is Brewin'
June. 18,2019
The judges unveil a new twist and bring in heavy-hitting veterans Joey Hamilton and Ryan Ashley to coach the teams, whose black-and-gray shading skills are put to the test.
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Episode 1 : The Ink Will Speak For Itself
June. 11,2019
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.
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Seasons
Season 14
All-star artists return to compete in the ultimate tattoo competition. Hosted by Joel Madden, the artists will face some of the most epic challenges.
Season 13
Season 13 brings together artists from the East, South, Midwest and West regions of the United States as 20 top tattooers from around the country battle it out for the title of Ink Master, a $100,000 and of course, a feature in Inked Magazine.
Season 12
Teams of male and female tattoo artists face off, but only one will win $100,000, an editorial feature in Inked and the coveted Ink Master title. This season, past contestants and fan favorites return to coach the contestants.
Season 11
Cleen Rock One faces off against Christian Buckingham to coach the nation's best tattoo artists as they compete for a $100,000 prize and the title of Ink Master.
Season 10
Three of the most skilled Ink Master winners return for season 10. But this time, they won’t battle alone. Instead, they’ll be coaching teams selected from some of the top tattoo artists in the country. The artists will be put through extreme challenges proving their skill and grit in an epic battle for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master.
Season 9
Season nine of Ink Master reaches new heights as tattoo shops from across the country go to war. As 19 shops enter the competition, in the end only one will be left standing, winning the title of ‘Master Shop’ and $200,000.
Season 8
In season eight, 8 returning artists and 8 top tattoo artists from around the country will compete in extreme challenges proving their skill and grit in an epic battle for 100,000 and the title of Ink Master.
Season 6
In season 6 it's not just about the rivalries the artists create during the competition, each contestant comes with their own personal tattoo rival – their master or apprentice.
Season 5
16 top tattoo artists from across the country will compete in extreme challenges proving their skill and grit in an epic battle for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master.
Season 3
Ink Master (season 3) is the third season of the Spike tattooing competition series, Ink Master. Its makeup and rules mimic those of season 2, with some changes to make it unique from the previous season, but not so extreme to make it stand out from the series.
Season three follows sixteen tattoo artists competing against each other in an elimination-style competition that will leave the last person standing with the title of Ink Master, a $100,000 grand prize, and a feature in Inked Magazine. The show is hosted and judged by Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro. Other judges include former Miami Ink cast member Chris Núñez and accomplished tattoo artist Oliver Peck.
Season three is the first time in the series a contestant has been brought back for another season. Katherine "Tatu Baby" Flores was eliminated in season two, but voted to return by Ink Master's Facebook voting.
Season 2
Ink Master (season 2) was the second season of the Spike tattooing competition series, Ink Master.
Season two follows sixteen tattoo artists competing against each other in an elimination-style competition that will leave the last person standing with the title of Ink Master, a $100,000 grand prize, and a feature in Inked Magazine. The show is hosted and judged by Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro. Other judges include former Miami Ink cast member Chris Núñez and accomplished tattoo artist Oliver Peck.
The series has been renewed for a third season.
For the current airing or most recent airing season, visit the Ink Master main article.
Season 1
The first season of the tattoo reality competition Ink Master debuted on Spike on January 17 and concluded on March 6, 2012 with a total of 8 episodes. The show is hosted and judged by Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, with accomplished tattoo artists Chris Núñez and Oliver Peck serving as series regular judges. The winner received a $100,000 prize, a feature in Inked Magazine and the title of Ink Master.
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