Episodes 16

1 The Ink Will Speak For Itself

June 11, 2019

42m

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'

June 18, 2019

42m

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

June 25, 2019

42m

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

July 2, 2019

42m

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

July 9, 2019

42m

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

July 16, 2019

42m

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

July 23, 2019

42m

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

July 30, 2019

42m

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

August 6, 2019

42m

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10 By Accident or By Design

August 13, 2019

42m

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

11 Roll of the Dice

August 20, 2019

42m

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

12 Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

August 27, 2019

42m

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

13 Moving Pictures

September 3, 2019

42m

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

September 10, 2019

42m

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

September 17, 2019

42m

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

September 24, 2019

42m

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.

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