Episodes List

Ep.1 The Ink Will Speak For Itself

Air Date: 2019-06-11

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.

Ep.2 A Storm Is Brewin'

Air Date: 2019-06-18

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.

Ep.3 Down to the Wire

Air Date: 2019-06-25

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.

Ep.4 The Hunter & The Hunted

Air Date: 2019-07-02

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.

Ep.5 The Art Stands Alone

Air Date: 2019-07-09

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

Ep.6 Art of War

Air Date: 2019-07-16

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.

Ep.7 Sabotage

Air Date: 2019-07-23

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.

Ep.8 Pins & No Needles

Air Date: 2019-07-30

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."

Ep.9 Drawing Alliances

Air Date: 2019-08-06

Ep.10 By Accident or By Design

Air Date: 2019-08-13

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

Ep.11 Roll of the Dice

Air Date: 2019-08-20

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

Ep.12 Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

Air Date: 2019-08-27

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

Ep.13 Moving Pictures

Air Date: 2019-09-03

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.

Ep.14 Unfriendly Fire

Air Date: 2019-09-10

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

Ep.15 Step Up or Shut Up

Air Date: 2019-09-17

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

Ep.16 Battle of the Sexes Finale

Air Date: 2019-09-24

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.