The Ink Will Speak For Itself

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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.

A Storm Is Brewin'

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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.

Down to the Wire

Episode number: 3

Overview: 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.

The Hunter & The Hunted

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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 Art Stands Alone

Episode number: 5

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

Art of War

Episode number: 6

Overview: 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.

Sabotage

Episode number: 7

Overview: 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.

Pins & No Needles

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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."

Drawing Alliances

Episode number: 9

By Accident or By Design

Episode number: 10

Overview: The battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.

Roll of the Dice

Episode number: 11

Overview: The artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.

Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

Episode number: 12

Overview: The competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.

Moving Pictures

Episode number: 13

Overview: 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.

Unfriendly Fire

Episode number: 14

Overview: It's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.

Step Up or Shut Up

Episode number: 15

Overview: The last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.

Battle of the Sexes Finale

Episode number: 16

Overview: 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.