12x1 - The Ink Will Speak For Itself

June 11, 2019

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.

12x2 - A Storm Is Brewin'

June 18, 2019

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.

12x3 - Down to the Wire

June 25, 2019

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.

12x5 - The Art Stands Alone

July 9, 2019

It's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.

12x6 - Art of War

July 16, 2019

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.

12x7 - Sabotage

July 23, 2019

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.

12x8 - Pins & No Needles

July 30, 2019

The judges test the artists' understanding of color theory; two coaches take the artists to school; the battle intensifies for and the title of "Ink Master."

12x9 - Drawing Alliances

August 6, 2019

12x10 - By Accident or By Design

August 13, 2019

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

12x11 - Roll of the Dice

August 20, 2019

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

12x12 - Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

August 27, 2019

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

12x13 - Moving Pictures

September 3, 2019

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.

12x14 - Unfriendly Fire

September 10, 2019

It's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.

12x15 - Step Up or Shut Up

September 17, 2019

The last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.

12x16 - Battle of the Sexes Finale

September 24, 2019

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.