Ink Master: Battle of the Sexes
Teams of male and female tattoo artists face off in an intense competition where they must test their tattooing and related artistic skills through various challenges. As the stakes remain high in this adrenalized elimination format, living canvases donate their skin to be permanently marked by the competitors. Throughout the journey, the participants strive to prove their creativity and skill. Ultimately, only one t
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Tattoo artists compete against one another in various challenges that assess their tattooing and related artistic skills.
- Living canvases donate their skin to be permanently marked during the adrenalized elimination competition.
- Competitors fight for a grand prize consisting of one hundred thousand dollars, an editorial feature in Inked, and the title of Ink Master.
- Past contestants and fan favorites return in this installment to serve as coaches for the competing artists.
Season overview
Teams of male and female tattoo artists face off in an intense competition where they must test their tattooing and related artistic skills through various challenges. As the stakes remain high in this adrenalized elimination format, living canvases donate their skin to be permanently marked by the competitors. Throughout the journey, the participants strive to prove their creativity and skill. Ultimately, only one talented artist will emerge victorious to win one hundred thousand dollars, an editorial feature in Inked magazine, and the coveted title of Ink Master. Adding a new dynamic to the competition this season, past contestants and fan favorites return to the show to coach the competing artists as they battle to determine which generation will conquer the competition.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
The Ink Will Speak For Itself
Jun 11, 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.
A Storm Is Brewin'
Jun 18, 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.
Down to the Wire
Jun 25, 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.
The Hunter & The Hunted
Jul 2, 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.
The Art Stands Alone
Jul 9, 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.
Art of War
Jul 16, 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.
Sabotage
Jul 23, 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.
Pins & No Needles
Jul 30, 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."
By Accident or By Design
Aug 13, 2019 · 42 min
The battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.
Roll of the Dice
Aug 20, 2019 · 42 min
The artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is
Aug 27, 2019 · 42 min
The competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.
Moving Pictures
Sep 3, 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.
Unfriendly Fire
Sep 10, 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.
Step Up or Shut Up
Sep 17, 2019 · 42 min
The last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.
Battle of the Sexes Finale
Sep 24, 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 tattoo