Ink Master — Season 12
Which generation will conquer the competition?
About this season
Teams of male and female tattoo artists face off, but only one will win $100,000, an editorial feature in Inked and the coveted Ink Master title. This season, past contestants and fan favorites return to coach the contestants.
Episodes (16)
1. The Ink Will Speak For Itself
Aired 11 June 2019 • 42 min
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.
2. A Storm Is Brewin'
Aired 18 June 2019 • 42 min
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.
3. Down to the Wire
Aired 25 June 2019 • 42 min
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.
4. The Hunter & The Hunted
Aired 2 July 2019 • 42 min
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.
5. The Art Stands Alone
Aired 9 July 2019 • 42 min
It's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.
6. Art of War
Aired 16 July 2019 • 42 min
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.
7. Sabotage
Aired 23 July 2019 • 42 min
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.
8. Pins & No Needles
Aired 30 July 2019 • 42 min
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."
9. Drawing Alliances
Aired 6 August 2019 • 42 min
10. By Accident or By Design
Aired 13 August 2019 • 42 min
The battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.
11. Roll of the Dice
Aired 20 August 2019 • 42 min
The artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
12. Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is
Aired 27 August 2019 • 42 min
The competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.
13. Moving Pictures
Aired 3 September 2019 • 42 min
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.
14. Unfriendly Fire
Aired 10 September 2019 • 42 min
It's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.
15. Step Up or Shut Up
Aired 17 September 2019 • 42 min
The last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.
16. Battle of the Sexes Finale
Aired 24 September 2019 • 42 min
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.