The BEST episodes of Ink Master season 17

Every episode of Ink Master season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ink Master season 17!

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.

Last Updated: 11/20/2025Network: Paramount+Status: Continuing
Back to the Drawing Board
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7.97
30 votes

#1 - Back to the Drawing Board

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2025

The fight for a shop continues as artists tattoo hometown animals. For some, it's back to the drawing board. The battle is just beginning.

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Hometown Throwdown
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7.93
28 votes

#2 - Hometown Throwdown

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2025

15 global tattoo artists fight to represent their hometowns, but must first earn a spot to compete for $250k and the title of Ink Master.

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Gut Check
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7.93
28 votes

#3 - Gut Check

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2025

In a team Flash Challenge, the Artists must paint with smoke. Glitter tattoos on the stomach have them struggling to shine, and an unexpected twist makes winning Tattoo of the Day more important than ever.

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Bottled Up
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7.78
27 votes

#4 - Bottled Up

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2025

The Artists try to foil the competition in the Flash Challenge. Their artistry is put to the test with transparent bottle tattoos and one Artist becomes the Canvas in a bold move to survive. The battle for the title continues.

It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint
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7.58
24 votes

#5 - It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2025

The Artists face a brutal flash marathon, racing the clock to design and tattoo as many pieces as possible-on the body's toughest placements. With no room for error and a double elimination on the line, they must adapt to survive.

No Day at the Beach
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7.38
8 votes

#6 - No Day at the Beach

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2025

A sandy Flash Challenge pushes teams to the edge and a major meltdown shakes up the competition. Melting tattoos have everyone feeling the heat in the battle for $250,000.