Jun 11, 2019 · 42m
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.


Which generation will conquer the competition?
A group of the country's most creative and skilled tattoo artists compete for a hundred thousand dollars and the title of Ink Master. The stakes couldn't be higher with "living canvasses" donating their skin to be permanently marked in this adrenalized competition elimination.
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Jun 11, 2019 · 42m
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.
Jun 18, 2019 · 42m
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.
Jun 25, 2019 · 42m
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.
Jul 2, 2019 · 42m
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.
Jul 9, 2019 · 42m
It's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.
Jul 16, 2019 · 42m
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.
Jul 23, 2019 · 42m
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.
Jul 30, 2019 · 42m
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."
Aug 6, 2019 · 42m
Aug 13, 2019 · 42m
The battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.
Aug 20, 2019 · 42m
The artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
Aug 27, 2019 · 42m
The competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.
Sep 3, 2019 · 42m
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.
Sep 10, 2019 · 42m
It's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.
Sep 17, 2019 · 42m
The last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.
Sep 24, 2019 · 42m
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.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Ink Master Season 12 premiered on June 11, 2019.
Ink Master Season 12 has 16 episodes.
The season opens with Season 12 Episode 1, "The Ink Will Speak For Itself". It aired on June 11, 2019.
Go to Season 12 Episode 1