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Ink Master
A group of the country's most creative and skilled tattoo artists compete for a hundred thousand dollars and the title of Ink Master. The stakes couldn't be higher with "living canvasses" donating their skin to be permanently marked in this adrenalized competition elimination.
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Spike, Paramount Network, Paramount+
Episode guide
Seasons
Hometown Heroes
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Hometown Throwdown
2025-10-29 · 45m15 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0Back to the Drawing Board
2025-10-29 · 47mThe 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.0Gut Check
2025-10-29 · 45mIn 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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E04
Episode 4
Bottled Up
2025-11-05 · 45mThe 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.
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E05
Episode 5
It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint
2025-11-12 · 45mThe 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.
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E06
Episode 6
No Day At The Beach
2025-11-19 · 43mA 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.
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E07
Episode 7
All Scars Will Heal
2025-11-26 · 43mThe Artists must transform scars into works of art in an emotional Elimination Tattoo. 3 Artists must prove their ingenuity in a Face Off for survival. The battle for $250,000 continues.
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E08
Episode 8
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
2025-12-03 · 44mThings get sticky in the final Flash Challenge. Micro realistic postage stamp tattoos put the Artists' precision under a microscope. They'd better deliver - or their shot at the title could get lost in the mail.
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E09
Episode 9
Tat For Tat
2025-12-10 · 45mWith a spot in the finale on the line, the remaining Artists take aim, designing tattoos meant to take each other down. A single misfire could turn triumph into tragedy and send someone packing right before the finish line.
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E10
Episode 10
Hometown Hero
2025-12-17 · 45mIn the Season Finale, four Finalists reveal their Master Canvas tattoos. With an unexpected Guest Judge raising the stakes, only one Artist will take home $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.
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