Ink Master
Most Outrageous Tattoos
Season 5 • 08/12/2014
Sometimes when you're knee deep in ink you can make some monstrous mistakes. Throughout the years on Ink Master everyone's had their fair share of tatastrophes.
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Interview
01:23
Ink MasterS5 E1
Eliminated Artist Interview: Inking With The Enemy
Eliminated Artist Interview: Inking With The Enemy
Caroline entered Ink Master to finally put an end to her coworker Julia's constant efforts to one up her. Unfortunately, this vengeful veteran's period of redemption was short-lived.
09/09/2014
02:03
Ink MasterS5 E2
The Battling Brothers: Jayvo Vs. Robbie - Old Beef
The Battling Brothers: Jayvo Vs. Robbie - Old Beef
After Jayvo beats his brother in an elimination tattoo, tensions are high as the two brothers bring up old beef and lash out at each other.
09/09/2014
02:35
Ink MasterS5 E2
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Ups: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Ups: Part I
Using pin up models they airbrushed, the artists must ink a fresh set of human canvases with pin up tattoos. True Blood star Joe Manganiello joins the judges panel.
09/09/2014
02:52
Ink MasterS5 E2
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Ups: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Ups: Part IV
Tim’s shaky canvas makes him play fix-up constantly and ends up screwing him over. Ty’Esha is convinced LT just dug his own grave with his disastrous design.
09/09/2014
Interview
01:22
Ink MasterS5 E2
Eliminated Artist Interview: Pin Up Pitfalls
Eliminated Artist Interview: Pin Up Pitfalls
LT came in to the competition guns blazing: young, brash, and focused on beating his rival, Ty'Esha. See what his thoughts are on his elimination.
09/09/2014
02:32
Ink MasterS5 E2
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Ups: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Ups: Part III
The pin up elimination tattoo turns perilous when Tim’s canvas gets more and more picky. Angel fearlessly faces a rib tattoo head on.
09/09/2014
02:16
Ink MasterS5 E2
The Battling Brothers: Jayvo Vs. Robbie - Explosive Emotions
The Battling Brothers: Jayvo Vs. Robbie - Explosive Emotions
When Jayvo outinks his brother Robbie in the elimination tattoo, nothing can stop the whirlwind of emotions that ensue. Talk about sibling rivalry!
09/09/2014
01:51
Ink MasterS5 E2
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Ups: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Ups: Part II
Josh’s salesman skills come into play once again when he convinces a canvas to not tattoo a pin up on his ribs. Tim’s canvas turns out to be a total control freak.
09/09/2014
03:10
Ink MasterS5 E3
Elimination Tattoo: Ornamental: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Ornamental: Part III
Emily explains her skull pick strategy to Joshua, proving she plays the game just as well as him. Tim’s fidgety canvas starts to make things exceedingly difficult.

Tune in to Ink Master Rivals airing Tuesdays at 10/9c on SPIKE.
09/16/2014
04:07
Ink MasterS5 E3
Elimination Tattoo: Ornamental: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Ornamental: Part I
Legendary tattoo artist BJ Betts helps the judges critique ornamental tattoos as the artists are tested on their line work. Emily feels godlike with her skull-picking powers and sets her sights on Tim.
09/16/2014
02:38
Ink MasterS5 E3
Elimination Tattoo: Ornamental: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Ornamental: Part II
The human canvases for ornamental tattoos are assigned and the artists go up against each other one-on-one. Tim desperately tries to persuade his canvas to change their choice of placement.
09/16/2014
02:05
Ink MasterS5 E3
Elimination Tattoo: Ornamental: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Ornamental: Part IV
It’s a battle for pride as Aaron finally gets to do his specialty and believes he has his face-to-face rival, Cris, beat for sure this time.
09/16/2014
Interview
02:07
Ink MasterS5 E3
Eliminated Artist Interview: Head To Headache
Eliminated Artist Interview: Head To Headache
Jayvo may have lost a spot in the competition, but he finally gained back a brother.
09/16/2014
02:24
Ink MasterS5 E4
Elimination Tattoo: Geishas: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Geishas: Part III
Josh seeks Erik's advice on the composition for his Geisha design while Cris is frustrated at the outrageously detailed and complicated design his canvas wants.
09/23/2014
02:37
Ink MasterS5 E4
Elimination Tattoo: Geishas: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Geishas: Part I
The pressure is on as the artists roll up their sleeves and ink their canvases with a specialty that Chris Núñez will have his eye on: Geisha tattoos.
09/23/2014
02:36
Ink MasterS5 E4
Elimination Tattoo: Geishas: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Geishas: Part IV
As the elimination tattoo on composition comes to a wrap, Mark strives to lay down a clean rib tattoo on his canvas while Emily tries to get into Tim's head.
09/23/2014
02:30
Ink MasterS5 E4
Elimination Tattoo: Geishas: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Geishas: Part II
The elimination tattoo on Geishas heats up Erik throws the toughest canvases to both Josh and Mark.
09/23/2014
Interview
01:29
Ink MasterS5 E4
Eliminated Artist Interview: Geishas Gone Wrong
Eliminated Artist Interview: Geishas Gone Wrong
Tim knows that art is a constant progression – so he will always this competition’s experience with him wherever he goes.
09/23/2014
02:46
Ink MasterS5 E5
Elimination Tattoo: Animals: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Animals: Part IV
Jason squares off against Erik with tiger tattoos, trying to redeem himself. Cleen knocks Josh’s design and isn’t worried about going head-to-head with the returning tattoo artist.
09/30/2014
02:12
Ink MasterS5 E5
Elimination Tattoo: Animals: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Animals: Part I
With Oliver’s absence, Forrest Cavacco helps the judges determine which artists do dimension well when they are tasked with having to do animal tattoos.
09/30/2014
04:02
Ink MasterS5 E5
Elimination Tattoo: Animals: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Animals: Part II
Cris and Angel take great pleasure in handing out the skulls in the elimination tattoo testing dimension. Ty’Esha is pumped to go head-to-head with Emily at last.
09/30/2014
02:31
Ink MasterS5 E5
Elimination Tattoo: Animals: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Animals: Part III
Josh tries to sway a canvas’ choice of tattoo placement yet again. Ryan aims to get inside Angel’s head while he’s focusing.
09/30/2014
Exclusive
01:29
Ink MasterS5 E5
Eliminated Artist Interview: Glass On Blast
Eliminated Artist Interview: Glass On Blast
Even though Ryan feels blindsided by his elimination, he believes that this entire competition has made him not only a better artist, but a better person.
09/30/2014
02:43
Ink MasterS5 E6
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Day 2: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Day 2: Part I
The artists must finish off each other’s glute tattoo, resulting in the ultimate head-to-head comparison yet.
10/07/2014
02:43
Ink MasterS5 E6
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Day 2: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Day 2: Part IV
Julia tries to match up to Cleen’s superb outlining on her glute tattoo. Jason feels confident his traditional Japanese glute tat outshines Mark’s.
10/07/2014
03:08
Ink MasterS5 E6
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Day 2: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Day 2: Part II
A tricky twist is revealed with a blank canvas that no artist wants to ink. Emily chooses to finish off Ty’Esha’s design to prove she is the superior tattoo artist.
10/07/2014
02:29
Ink MasterS5 E6
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Day 2: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Day 2: Part III
Cleen and Don hammer out their designs on their canvas’ glutes at the same time. A canvas’ swelling skin gives Aaron even more problems.
10/07/2014
Exclusive
01:47
Ink MasterS5 E6
Eliminated Artist Interview: Cheek To Cheek
Eliminated Artist Interview: Cheek To Cheek
Robbie was beat at his very own specialty: new school – but that doesn’t mean his spirit’s broken. He’s going to get his art chops up, keep drawing, keep tattooing, and keep growing.
10/07/2014
02:49
Ink MasterS5 E7
Elimination Tattoo: American Traditional: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: American Traditional: Part I
Emily struggles through her physical pain, coming back to help her team tattoo their human canvas. Mark drives Julia insane as he micromanages every drop of ink she lays down.
10/14/2014
02:45
Ink MasterS5 E7
Elimination Tattoo: American Traditional: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: American Traditional: Part II
Josh steps in to clean up his team’s mistakes and later attacks Angel and Emily, claiming their shaky line work cost him too much time.
10/14/2014
03:27
Ink MasterS5 E7
Elimination Tattoo: American Traditional: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: American Traditional: Part III
Chris, Oliver, and Dave pick apart the artists bold, traditional American tattoos one by one, leaving no stone unturned.
10/14/2014
03:08
Ink MasterS5 E7
Elimination Tattoo: American Traditional: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: American Traditional: Part IV
Seeing no clear bottom on American traditional day, the judges take a twist and give the artists the most difficult decision to make so far in the competition.
10/14/2014
Exclusive
01:37
Ink MasterS5 E7
Eliminated Artist Interview: Three's A Crowd
Eliminated Artist Interview: Three's A Crowd
Ty'Esha did beat her rival, LT, but she made a new one: Emily. She is determined to find Emily outside of the competition one day and beat her one-on-one.
10/14/2014
02:26
Ink MasterS5 E8
Elimination Tattoo: Biomechanical: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Biomechanical: Part IV
The judges investigate Julia’s blow out with her canvas, while Don feels the pressure as he inks his design on his canvas’ ribs – hoping for the best.
10/21/2014
04:06
Ink MasterS5 E8
Elimination Tattoo: Biomechanical: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Biomechanical: Part II
Aaron shocks the other artists with his surprising human canvas pick, while Julia struggles with her canvas who wants a seemingly simple biomechanical tattoo.
10/21/2014
03:11
Ink MasterS5 E8
Elimination Tattoo: Biomechanical: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Biomechanical: Part I
The artists take on biomechanical tattoos, judged by renowned tattoo artist Aaron Cain. Aaron takes great pleasure in handing out the skulls.
10/21/2014
02:56
Ink MasterS5 E8
Elimination Tattoo: Biomechanical: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Biomechanical: Part III
As the elimination tattoo on biomechanical designs continues, Julia and her human canvas’ struggle ends with explosive results, leaving the other artists appalled.
10/21/2014
Interview
01:41
Ink MasterS5 E8
Eliminated Artist Interview: Ink My Oosik
Eliminated Artist Interview: Ink My Oosik
Angel had a tough biomechanical piece to do, and the episode was even more intense when Julia mouthed off on her canvas – but alas, he was the one sent home for his artwork.
10/21/2014
02:05
Ink MasterS5 E9
Elimination Tattoo: Interlocking Forearm Tattoos: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Interlocking Forearm Tattoos: Part I
The artists are tested on adaptability, going head-to-head on the same canvas at the same time, and creating interlocking forearm tattoos.
10/28/2014
02:50
Ink MasterS5 E9
Elimination Tattoo: Interlocking Forearm Tattoos: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Interlocking Forearm Tattoos: Part III
Jason grabs the bull by the horns, taking control of an indecisive and quiet canvas who could cost him $100,000.
10/28/2014
03:38
Ink MasterS5 E9
Elimination Tattoo: Interlocking Forearm Tattoos: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Interlocking Forearm Tattoos: Part II
Eric’s skull game strategy comes to life as he strategically pairs the artists with one another, sticking himself with the top dog in the house.
10/28/2014
02:30
Ink MasterS5 E9
Elimination Tattoo: Interlocking Forearm Tattoos: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Interlocking Forearm Tattoos: Part IV
As Jason’s anxiety creeps up on him yet again, Julia agitates Josh with her endless questions and pleads for assistance.
10/28/2014
Interview
01:48
Ink MasterS5 E9
Eliminated Artist Interview: Virgin Blood
Eliminated Artist Interview: Virgin Blood
Julia was sent home for her interlocking forearm tattoo, but she’s going to take everything from this competition and use it to make her tattoos better, her career better, and her life better.
10/28/2014
03:22
Ink MasterS5 E10
Elimination Tattoo: Black And Grey Religious: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Black And Grey Religious: Part III
Mark checks up on the tattoo virgin he threw at Cleen and tries to make a bad situation worse. Josh finally takes on a gigantic rib tattoo to silence all the haters.
11/04/2014
03:57
Ink MasterS5 E10
Elimination Tattoo: Black And Grey Religious: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Black And Grey Religious: Part I
The artists ink black and grey tattoos, going head-to-head not only against each other, but also against guest judge and legendary tattoo artist Tommy Montoya.
11/04/2014
02:15
Ink MasterS5 E10
Elimination Tattoo: Black And Grey Religious: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Black And Grey Religious: Part IV
Cris’s chance at redemption loses steam as the judges peer over his design in disappointment. Mark sees a chink in Cleen’s armor at last when he spots his Jesus tattoo.
11/04/2014
03:54
Ink MasterS5 E10
Elimination Tattoo: Black And Grey Religious: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Black And Grey Religious: Part II
Mark hurls the toughest skull picks at the artists he’s gunning for during the black and grey elimination tattoo. Cleen gets stuck with a tattoo virgin who wants everything but the kitchen sink.
11/04/2014
Interview
01:26
Ink MasterS5 E10
Eliminated Artist Interview: Cold Blooded
Eliminated Artist Interview: Cold Blooded
Emily fought tooth and nail to stay in the competition, but in the end, her use of gradation left the judges unimpressed and forced to boot her out.
11/04/2014
02:57
Ink MasterS5 E11
Elimination Tattoo: Spines: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Spines: Part I
Tested on their use finesse, this week the artists must tattoo on one of the most sensitive parts of the body: the spine. Erik uses his skull-picking power to make the other artists lives a living hell.

Tune in to Ink Master Rivals airing Tuesdays at 10/9c on SPIKE.
11/11/2014
02:51
Ink MasterS5 E11
Elimination Tattoo: Spines: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Spines: Part III
Don’s choice of proportion and debt may put him in trouble while Jason makes a risky move in placement that leaves the judges’ shocked.
11/11/2014
01:48
Ink MasterS5 E11
Elimination Tattoo: Spines: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Spines: Part IV
Aaron’s bad luck strikes again as he is stuck with yet another canvas that is nearly tapping out of from the pain of being inked.
11/11/2014
02:31
Ink MasterS5 E11
Elimination Tattoo: Spines: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Spines: Part II
Jason is forced to tattoo a canvas who already has a back tattoo, leaving him with limited space for a gigantic empire state design to ink.
11/11/2014
Interview
01:44
Ink MasterS5 E11
Eliminated Artist Interview: Up In Smoke
Eliminated Artist Interview: Up In Smoke
Despite having the best tattoo of the day, Josh was kicked for violating multiple rules violations. He at least got to prove to Chris Núñez that he can indeed draw.
11/12/2014
01:59
Ink MasterS5 E12
Elimination Tattoo: Skulls On Skulls: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Skulls On Skulls: Part I
NFL star DeAngelo Williams helps the judges weigh in on the artists’ work this week as they are tasked with inking their human canvases’ heads with skull tattoos.
11/18/2014
02:49
Ink MasterS5 E12
Elimination Tattoo: Skulls On Skulls: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Skulls On Skulls: Part II
Cleen tries to knock out the weaker artists with his skull pick when the artists are tested on placement, setting his sights on Cris and Mark.
11/18/2014
02:44
Ink MasterS5 E12
Elimination Tattoo: Skulls On Skulls: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Skulls On Skulls: Part III
Cris seeks to prove the naysayers wrong with his skull design. Aaron’s canvas starts to develop pain midway through getting inked.
11/18/2014
02:31
Ink MasterS5 E12
Elimination Tattoo: Skulls On Skulls: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Skulls On Skulls: Part IV
Aaron’s canvas starts to go out cold and puts his chances of a win at risk. Erik isn’t impressed by Jason nor Don’s skull tattoos.
11/18/2014
Exclusive
01:34
Ink MasterS5 E12
Eliminated Artist Interview: Heads Will Roll
Eliminated Artist Interview: Heads Will Roll
Don staked his claim in this competition, but as the pressure got intense and he was left competing with the top dogs, he just couldn’t shake off the judges’ critiques.
11/19/2014
02:38
Ink MasterS5 E13
Elimination Tattoo: Portraits: III
Elimination Tattoo: Portraits: III
Mark goes all out to beat his head-to-head competition with his portrait tattoo while Cleen is confident he has this one in the bag.
11/25/2014
03:58
Ink MasterS5 E13
Elimination Tattoo: Portraits: II
Elimination Tattoo: Portraits: II
Cleen and Mark carefully pick and play the skull game, leading to explosive results. Jason battles with a canvas that wants his father’s portrait on his ribs.
11/25/2014
02:21
Ink MasterS5 E13
Elimination Tattoo: Portraits: IV
Elimination Tattoo: Portraits: IV
Aaron is ready to watch everyone else fall down as he claims he is the king of portrait tattoos. Jason pulls off his rib tattoo with a sigh of relief as his canvas gives him the thumbs up.
11/25/2014
03:39
Ink MasterS5 E13
Elimination Tattoo: Portraits: I
Elimination Tattoo: Portraits: I
Renowned tattoo artist Tim Hendricks joins the judges panel when the artists are assigned the ultimate test of precision: portraits.
11/25/2014
Exclusive
01:28
Ink MasterS5 E13
Eliminated Artist Interview: Painstaking Portraits
Eliminated Artist Interview: Painstaking Portraits
Aaron believes he nailed his portrait tattoo (and that he was stuck with the hardest canvas), but the judges simply didn’t see the quality of precision they were looking for in his tattoo.
11/26/2014
02:22
Ink MasterS5 E14
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers: Part I
The artists fight against the clock and do their best to ink their human canvases with badass-looking grim reaper tattoos. Cleen criticizes Cris’ lack of passion for the competition.
12/02/2014
02:27
Ink MasterS5 E14
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers: Part II
The artists’ grim reaper tattoos get absolutely obliterated with harsh critiques from the intimidating guest judge panel.
12/02/2014
02:26
Ink MasterS5 E14
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers: Part III
Jason’s grim reaper tattoo lands a surprisingly outstanding review by the judges, while Erik’s design draws confusion and disappointment.
12/02/2014
02:08
Ink MasterS5 E14
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers: Part IV
One artist snags the glory of best tattoo of the day as the judges lay down their final decisions. Jason breaks the news to Cleen that even the top dogs have their weaknesses.
12/02/2014
Exclusive
01:35
Ink MasterS5 E14
Eliminated Artist Interview: Firing Squad
Eliminated Artist Interview: Firing Squad
Cris battled and beat some of the very best artists this season, but when it came to going head-to-head against Mark, he just couldn’t pull another win.
12/03/2014
02:09
Ink MasterS5 E15
X Marks the Spot: Part II
X Marks the Spot: Part II
Cleen watches as his fellow artists ink their most important tattoos of the entire season, each fighting tooth and nail for a chance to be in the finale.
12/09/2014
02:41
Ink MasterS5 E15
X Marks the Spot: Part I
X Marks the Spot: Part I
Erik, Jason, and Mark draw skulls to see who will have the power in their hands to determine the subject matter they must tattoo to compete for a spot in the finale.
12/09/2014
02:15
Ink MasterS5 E15
X Marks the Spot: Part III
X Marks the Spot: Part III
Jason takes a huge risk, ignoring the judges’ suggestions and hoping his ink still lands him in the finale. Mark goes big, bold, and colorful and is confident he’s sealed the deal.
12/09/2014
Exclusive
01:30
Ink MasterS5 E15
Eliminated Artist Interview: Fight To The Finale
Eliminated Artist Interview: Fight To The Finale
Mark showed a lot of heart in the competition and made a huge comeback, but in the end he just couldn’t snag a spot in the final 3.
12/10/2014
Exclusive
04:56
Ink MasterS5
Meet The Ink Master Rivals
Meet The Ink Master Rivals
Battling brothers, clashing coworkers, and more fierce rivals from all over the tattoo community are taking their beef all the way to the camera to show the world who's the winner on Ink Master Rivals.
07/29/2014
Exclusive
01:49
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Joshua Hibbard vs. Jason Clay Dunn
Meet Your Rival: Joshua Hibbard vs. Jason Clay Dunn
Joshua Hibbard and Jason Clay Dunn return from season 3 to settle the score once and for all. Josh says he’s better than ever and Jason doesn’t stand a chance, but Jason says he lives for the competition.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:50
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Cleen Rock One vs. Tim Lees
Meet Your Rival: Cleen Rock One vs. Tim Lees
Cleen Rock One gave Tim Lees a gig at his shop, but when Tim's work wasn't up to par, Cleen gave him an ultimatum: shape up or ship out. Tim says Cleen just has a God complex.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:51
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Erik Siuda Vs. Don Peddicord
Meet Your Rival: Erik Siuda Vs. Don Peddicord
It started with a little smack talking on social media, but now Erik Siuda and Don Peddicord are bringing their beef to the national stage. Time to show up or shut up.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:44
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Aaron “Is” Michalowski Vs. Emily Elegado
Meet Your Rival: Aaron “Is” Michalowski Vs. Emily Elegado
Realism tattoo artist Emily Elegado is so confident she’ll win the competition that she says the show will be renamed “Ink Mistress”. Aaron Is isn’t impressed and thinks she has another thing coming.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:26
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Jayvo Scott Vs. Robbie Ripoll
Meet Your Rival: Jayvo Scott Vs. Robbie Ripoll
Two battling brothers are each in it to win it. Jayvo believes Robbie’s artwork isn’t up to par, while Robbie says Jayvo lives in his shadows – and that’s where he should stay.
08/13/2014
Exclusive
01:31
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: LT Vs. Ty’Esha Reels
Meet Your Rival: LT Vs. Ty’Esha Reels
After a showdown at a tattoo expo where LT emerged as the victor, Ty’Esha wants a second shot to redeem herself. Will she finally prove that her drive and talent make her the better artist?
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:40
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Julia Carlson Vs. Caroline Evans
Meet Your Rival: Julia Carlson Vs. Caroline Evans
It’s a vengeful veteran versus a redemptive rookie when Caroline enters the competition with her rival and co-worker, Julia. Caroline wants to put an end to Julia constantly one upping her at last.
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:36
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Cris Element vs. Angel Bauta
Meet Your Rival: Cris Element vs. Angel Bauta
After Angel gave Cris a spot in his shop, Cris honed his skills and one day suddenly left – right when Angel was in dire need of his help. A maddened mentor and his protégé prodigy are out to settle the score.
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:49
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Mark Longenecker Vs. Ryan Eternal
Meet Your Rival: Mark Longenecker Vs. Ryan Eternal
Mark took Ryan under his wing but was suspicious when he lost a tattoo competition that Ryan was a judge in. Ryan feels that Mark’s work is outdated and is coming for his belt. Mark says “bring it”.
08/14/2014
Highlight
01:32
Ink MasterS5
Most Outrageous Tattoos
Most Outrageous Tattoos
Sometimes when you're knee deep in ink you can make some monstrous mistakes. Throughout the years on Ink Master everyone's had their fair share of tatastrophes.
08/12/2014
Highlight
01:52
Ink MasterS5
Most Shocking Twists
Most Shocking Twists
Ink Master is always full of thrilling twists and turns that push artists to compete in ways never dreamed of. Nude canvases? Check. Inking inmates? Check. Scar tattoos? Check.
08/19/2014
Highlight
01:49
Ink MasterS5
What Inspires Tattoo Artists?
What Inspires Tattoo Artists?
From artsy parents to doing graffiti in their spare time, every tattoo artist has inspiration for their art. Sometimes, the best inspiration is the personal connection with clients.
08/19/2014
Exclusive
01:59
Ink MasterS5
The Ink Master Judges Tell All
The Ink Master Judges Tell All
Dave Navarro, Oliver Peck, and Chris Nunez have seen it all in the competition; from skull game strategies to manipulative mind games. What explosive results will the rivalries have on Ink Master this season?
08/25/2014
Sneak Peek
02:51
Ink MasterS5
Elimination Tattoo: Inking With The Enemy - Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Inking With The Enemy - Part IV
The tag team challenge starts and Aaron wastes no time hovering around Emily’s shoulder like a hawk, stressing over details. The pressure builds up in LT and comes out in the worst possible way.
08/28/2014
Sneak Peek
03:50
Ink MasterS5
Elimination Tattoo Preview: Inking With The Enemy - Part I
Elimination Tattoo Preview: Inking With The Enemy - Part I
The intense competition begins with a bang as 18 eager artists enter Grand Central Terminal to find out that their first elimination tattoo is to tag team tattoo a human canvas – with their rival.
08/28/2014
Sneak Peek
02:09
Ink MasterS5
Elimination Tattoo: Inking With The Enemy - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Inking With The Enemy - Part II
As the artists set up shop, the tensions are already high: Ryan and Mark can’t even stand to be in the same room while Cleen and Tim argue about past grievances.
08/28/2014
Sneak Peek
03:08
Ink MasterS5
Elimination Tattoo: Inking With The Enemy - Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Inking With The Enemy - Part III
Battling brothers Robbie and Jayvo reluctantly work together to decide on a piece for their canvas while LT already lets the other artists get into his head.
08/21/2014
Sneak Peek
03:34
Ink MasterS5
Elimination Tattoo: Inking With The Enemy - Part V
Elimination Tattoo: Inking With The Enemy - Part V
The artists let their erratic emotions fly for the first time in the loft: LT blames his absurd artwork on his nausea while Robbie and the others let him have it.
08/28/2014
05:05
Ink MasterS5
You Choose Live - Most Controversial Moment: Kyle Dunbar Vs. Chris Núñez
You Choose Live - Most Controversial Moment: Kyle Dunbar Vs. Chris Núñez
The most controversial artist from all of Ink Master sits down with Dave Navarro to chat about his furious feud with Chris Nunez – and eventual physical altercation.
09/02/2014
05:06
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You Choose Live - Most Controversial Moment: Tommy Helm’s Elimination
You Choose Live - Most Controversial Moment: Tommy Helm’s Elimination
Tommy Helm getting the boot on season 1 of Ink Master was definitely a hot topic. Watch and see as the talented artist finally reveals his true feelings with Dave Navarro.
09/02/2014
Sneak Peek
02:51
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Flash Challenge: Painted Pin Up: Part I
Flash Challenge: Painted Pin Up: Part I
Nude canvases await the anxious artists when they are tasked with having to bring pin ups to life with airbrushing. True Blood star Joe Manganiello joins the judges to offer his critique.
09/02/2014
Sneak Peek
03:59
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Flash Challenge: Painted Pin Up - Part II
Flash Challenge: Painted Pin Up - Part II
Aaron tries to diligently airbrush a challenging yet picturesque pin up theme while Josh is left unimpressed with Jason’s design. Joe Manganiello joins the judges panel.
09/02/2014
Sneak Peek
03:37
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Flash Challenge: Painted Pin Up - Part III
Flash Challenge: Painted Pin Up - Part III
The flash challenge on artistry comes to an end as the judges and Joe Manganiello throw out their critiques for the painstakingly painted pin ups.
09/02/2014
Highlight
01:31
Ink MasterS5
Tattooing A Billboard In Times Square
Tattooing A Billboard In Times Square
Artists live for a challenge – so when we asked some of the best from around the globe to help tattoo on a gigantic billboard in Times Square, we were left simply amazed. Now that’s some incredible ink!
09/03/2014
Sneak Peek
03:41
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: High Explosives - Part III
Flash Challenge: High Explosives - Part III
Match tape designs ignite in a fiery frenzy and reveal the artists’ line work. The judges are disappointed with Angel and Cris’ design but shockingly impressed by a grudge-filled pair of rivals.
09/09/2014
Sneak Peek
02:40
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: High Explosives - Part II
Flash Challenge: High Explosives - Part II
Angel continues to hammer Cris down while trying to work with him on the line work design while Robbie reluctantly places his trust in Jayvo’s hands.
09/09/2014
Sneak Peek
02:37
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: High Explosives: Part I
Flash Challenge: High Explosives: Part I
Fiery critiques and scorching designs fill the room when the artists use match tape to create designs in pairs and are tested on their line work.
09/09/2014
Sneak Peek
03:07
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Flash Challenge: Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: Part III
Flash Challenge: Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: Part III
The lucky 4 artists, Cleen, Erik, Emily, and Josh, get started on their tree tattoos at last. Cleen believes he’s already won the flash challenge and that Josh’s cherry blossom tattoo missed the mark big time.
09/16/2014
Sneak Peek
02:26
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Flash Challenge: Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees - Part IV
Flash Challenge: Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees - Part IV
A confident Josh gets pummeled with harsh critiques by the judges. Erik and Cleen’s tree tattoos prove to be the two top front runners in the flash challenge on composition.
09/16/2014
Sneak Peek
02:29
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Flash Challenge: Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees - Part I
Flash Challenge: Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees - Part I
With only 4 available human canvases this week, the artists must sell themselves like never before in order to ink tree tattoos and compete in the flash challenge.
09/16/2014
Sneak Peek
03:06
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Flash Challenge: Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: Part II
Flash Challenge: Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees: Part II
The stakes are high as all of the artists have one-on-one interviews with the 4 canvases, desperately trying to get a chance to tattoo tree designs. Josh’s superior salesmanship comes into play once again.
09/16/2014
Sneak Peek
02:54
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: Glass Blaster: Part II
Flash Challenge: Glass Blaster: Part II
Jason teams up with top dog Cleen to ensure a win in the flash challenge testing dimension. Don and Aaron take a different route and agree to simplify their idea in order to win over the judges.
09/23/2014
Sneak Peek
03:05
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: Glass Blaster - Part III
Flash Challenge: Glass Blaster - Part III
Chris, Dave, and Forrest review the artists’ painstakingly-done glass pane designs to find the winner of the flash challenge. Don and Aaron’s simplistic design stands out while Erik and Robbie’s fail to impress.
09/23/2014
Sneak Peek
03:21
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Flash Challenge: Glass Blaster - Part I
Flash Challenge: Glass Blaster - Part I
Industry giant Forrest Cavacco helps the judges test the artists on dimension when they are tasked with having to sandblast a 3-dimensional design onto glass panes.
09/23/2014
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02:07
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Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Part II
It’s a nail-biting moment when Chris and Oliver walk around and play the skull game this week for the artists, making this elimination tattoo that much more stressful.
09/30/2014
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03:38
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Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Part III
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Part III
Aaron makes a bold move by choosing not to tattoo on day 1 of the gluteus maximus tattoos, while the other artists shake their heads in disappointment.
09/30/2014
Sneak Peek
02:28
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Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: 12 Hour Gluteus Maximus - Part I
With no flash challenge this week, the judges get straight to business and test the artists on their technical application by having them ink 12 hour gluteus maximus tattoos.
09/30/2014
Sneak Peek
01:16
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Flash Challenge: Scrimshaw: Part IV
Flash Challenge: Scrimshaw: Part IV
Chris, Oliver, and Dave determine who deserves to be in the bottom and who won this mind-numbing scrimshaw design challenge.
10/14/2014
Sneak Peek
02:35
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Flash Challenge: Scrimshaw - Part III
Flash Challenge: Scrimshaw - Part III
Chris and Jason go for darker scrimshaw designs but the results have the judges picking apart one and praising another. Josh’s superb line work falls short for once.
10/14/2014
Sneak Peek
02:22
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: Scrimshaw - Part I
Flash Challenge: Scrimshaw - Part I
Using needles and blades to make thousands of tiny scratches on bone first, the artists must ink intricate scrimshaw designs, tested on their use of detail.
10/14/2014
Sneak Peek
02:03
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: Scrimshaw: Part II
Flash Challenge: Scrimshaw: Part II
Julia carefully crafts a Polynesian design on her oosik while Don does a full-blown whale-hunting story, hoping the traditional approach will win the judges over
10/14/2014
Sneak Peek
04:35
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Flash Challenge: Virgin Tattoos - Part III
Flash Challenge: Virgin Tattoos - Part III
The artists show off their virgin tattoo designs to Chris, Oliver, and Dave and hope for the best as they listen to their critiques.
10/21/2014
Sneak Peek
02:31
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: Virgin Tattoos - Part II
Flash Challenge: Virgin Tattoos - Part II
Jason’s anxiety comes back in full force as he’s inking his virgin human canvas. Julia seeks to redeem herself after dropping the ball last week.
10/21/2014
Sneak Peek
03:21
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: Virgin Tattoos: Part I
Flash Challenge: Virgin Tattoos: Part I
Adaptability is the name of the game this week as the artists are provided nervous and picky tattoo virgins to ink.
10/21/2014
Sneak Peek
01:34
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Flash Challenge: Blood, Sweat, And Tears - Part II
Flash Challenge: Blood, Sweat, And Tears - Part II
While struggling to paint with pig blood, Emily finally loses it and shocks all of the artists with what she pulls during the challenge.
10/28/2014
Sneak Peek
02:42
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Flash Challenge: Blood, Sweat, And Tears - Part I
Flash Challenge: Blood, Sweat, And Tears - Part I
Armed with a bucket of pig blood, the artists paint designs to show their use of gradation. Who hogged the top spot with their blood work and whose work was in vein?
10/28/2014
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02:43
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Flash Challenge: Blood, Sweat, And Tears - Part III
Flash Challenge: Blood, Sweat, And Tears - Part III
Chris, Dave, and Oliver break down the artists’ pig blood paintings, crushing the hopes of some and surprising some others with praises.
10/28/2014
Sneak Peek
01:49
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Flash Challenge: Blood, Sweat, And Tears: Part IV
Flash Challenge: Blood, Sweat, And Tears: Part IV
The flash challenge on gradation comes to a close as the judges weigh in with their final thoughts. Some artists created vivid pieces while others created a bloody mess.
10/28/2014
Sneak Peek
04:34
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Flash Challenge: Amputees - Part I
Flash Challenge: Amputees - Part I
Using finesse, the artists must work with amputee human canvases who have suffered a devastating loss, transforming their residual limbs into phenomenal tattoos.
11/04/2014
Sneak Peek
02:05
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Flash Challenge: Amputees - Part III
Flash Challenge: Amputees - Part III
The judges step in and say their piece about the artists’ amputee tattoos. Cris’ fingers are crossed as his out-of-the-box shark tattoo finally gets critiqued.
11/04/2014
Sneak Peek
02:08
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Flash Challenge: Amputees - Part II
Flash Challenge: Amputees - Part II
Aaron’s amputee human canvas starts to tremble uncontrollably, making him work more diligently than ever before.
11/04/2014
Sneak Peek
01:16
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: Amputees: Part IV
Flash Challenge: Amputees: Part IV
Evaluating finesse, the judges lay down their final thoughts on the delicate yet intricate amputee tattoos the artists created.
11/04/2014
Sneak Peek
03:13
Ink MasterS5
Flash Challenge: Freehand Tattoo - Part I
Flash Challenge: Freehand Tattoo - Part I
The 7 remaining artists must freehand custom designs for NFL star DeAngelo Williams to encapsulate his emotional and personal story with breast cancer - and demonstrate perfect placement in the process.
11/11/2014
Sneak Peek
02:13
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Flash Challenge: Freehand Tattoo: Part III
Flash Challenge: Freehand Tattoo: Part III
The artists battle it out on the football field as they endure the unbearable heat and intense pressure, free-handing their designs onto body doubles for DeAngelo Williams.
11/11/2014
Sneak Peek
02:02
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Flash Challenge: Freehand Tattoo: Part II
Flash Challenge: Freehand Tattoo: Part II
DeAngelo shares his story about his dearly departed mother who was a victim of breast cancer, and what he’s looking for in his custom design so the artists can get to work.
11/11/2014
Sneak Peek
02:59
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Flash Challenge: Freehand Tattoo: Part IV
Flash Challenge: Freehand Tattoo: Part IV
The judges and DeAngelo Williams shake their heads at Cris’ lackluster and safe design while giving thumbs up to Cleen and Mark’s work.
11/11/2014
Sneak Peek
02:11
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Flash Challenge: Monster DNA Headphones - Part I
Flash Challenge: Monster DNA Headphones - Part I
The artists must have perfect precision this week as they’re tasked with designing their very own custom monster-sized Monster DNA headphones in pairs.
11/18/2014
Sneak Peek
02:25
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Flash Challenge: Monster DNA Headphones - Part II
Flash Challenge: Monster DNA Headphones - Part II
Cleen pairs himself up with Mark and goes for a big and bold idea. Cris follows Aaron’s lead for a headphone design he’s praying will win the flash challenge.
11/18/2014
Sneak Peek
01:50
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Flash Challenge: Monster DNA Headphones: Part III
Flash Challenge: Monster DNA Headphones: Part III
Aaron and Cris do the same headphone design as Cleen and Mark, hoping they have the better version. Jason and Erik desperately rush to finish as the clock winds down.
11/18/2014
Sneak Peek
02:09
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Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers - Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers - Part III
Erik’s canvas wants too much in too little time. Jason struggles to find the perfect placement for his grim reaper to impress the judges.
11/25/2014
Sneak Peek
02:47
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Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Grim Reapers - Part I
The pressure is on as three guest judges arrive to scrutinize every drop of ink the artists apply when they jump immediately into the elimination tattoo.
11/25/2014
Sneak Peek
02:23
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Elimination Tattoo: Pick Your Fate: Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Pick Your Fate: Part III
Jason’s chances at being in the top three start to dwindle as his human canvas flat out refuses his tattoo design.
12/02/2014
Sneak Peek
02:31
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Elimination Tattoo: Pick Your Fate: Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Pick Your Fate: Part IV
Cleen pulls out every trick in the book for his new school tiger while Mark swings for the fences with a different take on an American traditional design.
12/02/2014
Sneak Peek
02:16
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Elimination Tattoo: Pick Your Fate - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Pick Your Fate - Part I
The final four artists standing draw skulls to determine the style and design each of them must tattoo to compete for a spot in the live finale.
12/02/2014
Sneak Peek
01:46
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Elimination Tattoo: Pick Your Fate - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Pick Your Fate - Part II
The fates of the artists are revealed as they take part in the craziest skull pick yet. Even the judges are blown away by the results.
12/02/2014
Highlight
00:55
Ink MasterS5
The Final 3 Artists Have Arrived
The Final 3 Artists Have Arrived
It all comes down to this: Jason Clay Dunn, Erik Siuda, and Cleen Rock One are heading to the live finale to compete for $100,000 and the title of 'Ink Master'.
12/09/2014
00:54
Ink MasterS5
Top 5 Moments: #4 - Aaron’s Canvas Passes Out
Top 5 Moments: #4 - Aaron’s Canvas Passes Out
Aaron just couldn’t catch a break this season with canvases that were writhing in pain, shaking uncontrollably, and in this one extreme case, passing out.
12/15/2014
01:04
Ink MasterS5
Top 5 Moments: #3 - Cleen Critiques Tommy Montoya
Top 5 Moments: #3 - Cleen Critiques Tommy Montoya
Tattooing against Tommy Montoya was undoubtedly intimidating, but ol’ Cleen wasn’t afraid to give the black and grey guru a harsh critique of his own.
12/15/2014
01:19
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Top 5 Moments: #2 - Julia Flips Out On Her Canvas
Top 5 Moments: #2 - Julia Flips Out On Her Canvas
Part of being a great tattoo artist is being able to deal and work with really, really difficult clients – guess Julia didn’t get the note.
12/15/2014
03:11
Ink MasterS5
Top 5 Moments: #5 - Guest Judges Panel
Top 5 Moments: #5 - Guest Judges Panel
As if getting judged by Dave, Chris, and Oliver wasn’t gut-wrenching enough, the artists braced themselves for an onslaught of critiques when three guest judges were brought in.
12/15/2014
01:44
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Top 5 Moments: #1 - Josh’s Elimination
Top 5 Moments: #1 - Josh’s Elimination
Perhaps the most controversial elimination ever: Josh was a top dog in the competition, but after multiple rules violations, sadly, he had to close shop.
12/15/2014
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