The BEST episodes of Ink Master
Every episode of Ink Master ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ink Master!
An estimated 40 million Americans have at least one tattoo. So who is the country's preeminent tattoo artist? Ink Master is the first-ever tattoo competition series featuring some of the nation's top tattoo artists on a quest to determine who is the best at their craft and win a huge cash prize. The stakes are high as the artists showcase their irrevocable artwork on real people's bodies. The dramatic tension is ever-present as the artists will ultimately face the opinion of the living canvas who now bears a permanent souvenir of the Ink Master etched into his or her skin.
#4 - Fighting Dirty
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/22/2014
Week 9: Detail. Contestants must engrave a custom grill for the flash challenge. Then they must tattoo a warrior in the elimination tattoo.
#6 - Turning the Tables
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/17/2016
The tables are turned when the new artists call the shots in the elimination tattoo and get revenge.
#8 - Mash Up Mayhem
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2024
In the epic fight to the finale, the final five Artists battle it out with mash up tattoos. A jaw-dropping twist puts their versatility to the test. Who will be the last three artists standing in the Ink Master Finale?
#11 - Grudge Match Finale
Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/18/2018
Christian Buckingham and Cleen Rock One return to settle the grudge match once and for all. The battle concludes as the top three artists reveal their 35-hour master canvas tattoos and one artist wins the title of Ink Master.
#15 - Battle of the Sexes Finale
Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/24/2019
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.
#17 - Up in Smoke
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/11/2014
Josh causes a controversy that could get him kicked out of the competition for good. The Artists tattoo amputees where their limbs once were.
#19 - Marathon to the Finale
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/19/2017
The final four shops compete in a two-part tattoo marathon that will determine who goes to the live finale.
#20 - Karma's a Bitch
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/6/2014
Week 11: Proportion. Contestants must accurately sketch the Statue of Liberty from a yacht, and then tattoo it using only their sketch. In the elimination challenge, they must tattoo a traditional Japanese-style snake, but with a difficult twist.
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#22 - Enduring the Pain
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/1/2013
The last 4 Artists endure an epic tattoo marathon to earn a spot in the Live Finale. An insane twist has all four finalists tattooing the same Canvas at the same time. Tensions are high & one more Artist loses a shot at 100K.
#24 - Hometown Hero
Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2025
In the Season Finale, four Finalists reveal their Master Canvas tattoos. With an unexpected Guest Judge raising the stakes, only one Artist will take home $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.
