The BEST episodes of Ink Master season 2

Every episode of Ink Master season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ink Master season 2!

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: 4/22/2025Network: Paramount+Status: Continuing
Buck Off
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8.00
53 votes

#1 - Buck Off

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2012

The artists burn designs onto chaps and attempt to wow Núñez by using his style.

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Blowing Chunks
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8.00
53 votes

#2 - Blowing Chunks

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2012

Dave Navarro allows his personal guitars to be painted; a Human Canvas has digestive woes; and two artists go head-to-head with animal tattoos.

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Ink Master Live
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8.00
27 votes

#3 - Ink Master Live

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/18/2012

Final Challenge: Complete a 24-hour tattoo in four six-hour sittings.

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Tattooing the Dead
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7.50
53 votes

#4 - Tattooing the Dead

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2012

16 tattoo artists have a competition in a morgue to determine who's number one.

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Semi Nude 911
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7.50
53 votes

#5 - Semi Nude 911

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2012

A challenge involving semi-nude women makes for some steamy moments in the competition. Also: one artist faces a medical emergency; and NFL linebacker Terrell Suggs serves as guest judge.

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The 80 Year Old Virgin
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7.50
53 votes

#6 - The 80 Year Old Virgin

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2012

A botched American flag and a backwards eagle tattoo cause veterans' patriotic tempers to flare and a third artist loses their shot at USD100,000 dollars and the title of Ink Master.

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Trick or Freak
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7.50
53 votes

#7 - Trick or Freak

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2012

Challenges inspired by Halloween include tattoos given in the inside of mouths; and requests by the human canvases for dismembered bodies and zombies. Also: One of the artists finds himself in the hospital and fighting for his life.

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Half Naked and Fully Loaded
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7.50
53 votes

#8 - Half Naked and Fully Loaded

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2012

Tattoos featuring pinup girls are created by the remaining artists, some of whom botch the challenge.

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Star Wars Forever
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7.50
53 votes

#9 - Star Wars Forever

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2012

The remaining artists create "Star Wars" tattoos for super fans of the franchise; and the winner of the Flash Challenge receives a special surprise from George Lucas.

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Better Than Words?
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7.50
53 votes

#10 - Better Than Words?

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2012

Skill of the Week: Precision Flash Challenge: Tattoo a mini-tattoo of the Jägermeister logo. Elimination Challenge: Tattoo a portrait design.

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Tattoo Her What?
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7.30
80 votes

#11 - Tattoo Her What?

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2012

A face-off leaves Sarah in tears and the artists are pushed to their limits when one canvas demands a tattoo on her private parts and another has a meltdown, which causes a fight in the loft. The NBA's Matt Barnes guest judges.

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Holy Ink
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7.00
53 votes

#12 - Holy Ink

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2012

The artists team up to work in pairs; Tatu Baby gets an advantage that irks the others. Freddy Negrete is guest judge.

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The Bigger They Are
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7.00
27 votes

#13 - The Bigger They Are

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2012

Skill of the Week: All skills previously tested. Flash Challenge: None Elimination Challenge: Tattoo a design for a professional athlete.

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