Artists from four regions fight to defend their home turf, but only one can be the Ink Master.
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S12 • E1
The Ink Will Speak for Itself
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.06/11/2019 - 41:29Sign in to Watch
S12 • E2
A Storm Is Brewin'
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.06/18/2019 - 41:28Sign in to Watch
S12 • E3
Down to the Wire
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.06/25/2019 - 41:29Sign in to Watch
S12 • E4
The Hunter and The Hunted
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.07/02/2019 - 41:29Sign in to Watch
S12 • E5
The Art Stands Alone
It's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.07/09/2019 - 41:27Sign in to Watch
S12 • E6
Art of War
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.07/16/2019 - 41:28Sign in to Watch
S12 • E7
Sabotage
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.07/23/2019 - 41:29Sign in to Watch
S12 • E8
Pins and No Needles
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.07/30/2019 - 41:27Sign in to Watch
S12 • E9
Drawing Alliances
Composition must be perfect as the remaining competitors draw freehand tattoos on their canvases, and coaches James Vaughn and Megan Jean Morris offer the artists advice.08/06/2019 - 41:29Sign in to Watch
S12 • E10
By Accident or by Design
Every decision counts as the artists choose someone else's tattoo design and make it their own in a true test of adaptability.08/13/2019