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.
#1 - Match a Master
Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2022
In an unexpected twist, 4 Ink Masters show up to keep the Artists on their toes. The Master of Chaos stops by and flips the competition on its head.
#3 - Firing Squad
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/2/2014
Artists battle for the top four spots; a top artist designs the tattoo that determines who stays and gets a shot at $100,000.
#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.
#5 - Sink or Soar
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/26/2016
The artists work in pairs to execute large-scale back pieces testing texture... and each other’s nerves.
#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.
#7 - Moving Pictures
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/3/2019
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.
#10 - Compose Yourself
Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/2020
The artists create one-of-a-kind designs on protective headgear in the Flash Challenge, and composition is key for a daunting elimination tattoo featuring Japanese cranes.
#12 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#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.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#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.
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