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Ink Master: Season 14

10 episodes Premiered Sep 7, 2022 Updated Oct 17, 2026

All-star artists return to compete in the ultimate tattoo competition for Ink Master season fourteen. Hosted by Joel Madden, the returning artists face some of the most epic challenges in the history of the show. In this reality television competition series, tattoo artists from around the country put their creative and skilled tattooing abilities on the line. Throughout the competition, participants take on challeng

Previously on Ink Master

Season 14 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Ink Master is an American reality competition television series that premiered on Spike on January 17, 2012.
  • ⚡ Each season features a group of the country's most creative and skilled tattoo artists competing for a hundred thousand dollars and the title of Ink Master.
  • ⚡ Contestants compete in various challenges assessing their tattooing and related artistic skills.
  • ⚡ Living canvases donate their skin to be permanently marked in an adrenalized competition elimination.
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Season overview

All-star artists return to compete in the ultimate tattoo competition for Ink Master season fourteen. Hosted by Joel Madden, the returning artists face some of the most epic challenges in the history of the show. In this reality television competition series, tattoo artists from around the country put their creative and skilled tattooing abilities on the line. Throughout the competition, participants take on challenges designed to assess their tattooing and related artistic skills. Living canvases donate their skin to be permanently marked as the contestants vie for the grand prize of one hundred thousand dollars and the title of Ink Master. The stakes remain high in this adrenalized elimination competition where artists are tested on their technical and artistic execution.

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Season 14 Episodes

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S14·E1 Mytharc

Legends Return

Sep 7, 2022 · 61 min

10 legends return to the Ink Master Shop and must immediately battle it out in an epic three round tattoo gauntlet for survival. The battle begins for $250,000 and the title of Ink

S14·E2 Core

A Work of Art

Sep 7, 2022 · 45 min

Alliances start to form as the first Flash Challenge pushes the Artists' creativity to the limit. Then, a Fine Art Elimination Tattoo has the artists creating museum worthy pieces.

S14·E3 Core

Devil's in the Details

Sep 14, 2022 · 45 min

The Artists must make impressive illusions in an ultraviolet Flash Challenge, and every detail counts in an epic twist on Pin Up tattoos.

S14·E4 Core

Match a Master

Sep 21, 2022 · 45 min

In an unexpected twist, 4 Ink Masters show up to keep the Artists on their toes. The Master of Chaos stops by and flips the competition on its head.

S14·E5 Core

Master Mash Ups

Sep 28, 2022 · 43 min

A game-changing turn of events elevates the competition. Insane Mash Up tattoos puts the Artists artistry skills to the test and a skull pick backfires.

S14·E6 Core

Up in Flames

Oct 5, 2022 · 42 min

An explosive Flash Challenge has the original Artists targeting a common enemy. Difficult throat tattoos have the artists bugging out.

S14·E7 Core

Panes of Pressure

Oct 12, 2022 · 42 min

A layered Flash Challenge has the Artists testing their composure. The pressure is on as Japanese tattoos give the Artists a run for their money and a special Guest Judge stops by.

S14·E8 Core

Let the Sparks Fly

Oct 19, 2022 · 42 min

Sparks fly in a heavy metal Flash Challenge, and shots land in an intense skull pick. Things heat up in the race for the title when the Artists take on color portraits in the Elimi

S14·E9 Mytharc

Finale Part 1

Oct 26, 2022 · 57 min

The final 6 Artists must take on 2 epic tattoo challenges to secure their place in the Top 4. Blind Judging shakes up the competition, and an emotional Elimination leaves the Artis

S14·E10 Mytharc

Finale Part 2

Nov 2, 2022 · 42 min

The top 4 Artists take on the most intense final tattoo in the history of the competition. Mind-blowing tattoos lead to a heated debate. One Artist wins $250,000 and the title of I

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