Ink Master

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2012-01-17

Last Air Date: 2025-11-19

Number of Seasons: 17

Number of Episodes: 223

Networks: Spike, Paramount Network, Paramount+

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Top Cast

Dave Navarro as Self - Host
Chris Núñez as Self - Judge
Oliver Peck as Self - Judge
Joel Madden as Self - Host
Ryan Ashley Malarkey as Self - Judge
Nikko Hurtado as Self - Judge
Ami James as Self - Judge
DJ Tambe as Self - Judge
Hugh Jackman as Himself - Guest Judge
Ton Jones as Himself - Guest Judge

Seasons

Specials (2014) - (11 Episodes)

Season 1 (2012) - (8 Episodes)

Season 2 (2012) - (13 Episodes)

Season 3 (2013) - (13 Episodes)

Season 4 (2014) - (13 Episodes)

Rivals (2014) - (16 Episodes)

Master Vs. Apprentice (2015) - (16 Episodes)

Revenge (2016) - (13 Episodes)

Peck Vs. Nuñez (2016) - (16 Episodes)

Shop Wars (2017) - (16 Episodes)

Return of the Masters (2018) - (16 Episodes)

Grudge Match (2018) - (16 Episodes)

Battle of the Sexes (2019) - (16 Episodes)

Turf War (2020) - (15 Episodes)

Season 14 (2022) - (10 Episodes)

Season 15 (2023) - (10 Episodes)

Season 16: OGs vs Young Guns (2024) - (10 Episodes)

Hometown Heroes (2025) - (10 Episodes)

Specials (2014)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Most Controversial: You Choose Live (2014-09-02)

Relive the craziest Ink Master moments with Dave Navarro: wild fights, busted tattoos and epic eliminations. America votes for the most insane moment.
Ep. 2: Merry Ink (2014-12-23)

Tatu Baby, Sausage, Jime Litwalk and James Vaughn vie for redemption and a shot at $10k as they tattoo Christmas-obsessed canvases with holiday tattoos.
Ep. 3: New Year's Ink (2014-12-30)

It's a clash of big egos when Josh Hibbard, Gentle Jay, Al Fliction, and Cee Jay return to battle for redemption and $10k.
Ep. 4: Most Infamous (2015-01-06)

The most loved, hated, and talked about artists and canvases from past seasons of Ink Master return.
Ep. 5: Master vs. Master (2015-06-23)

In an elite battle of heavyweights, 4 Ink Master winners collide to prove they are the best of the best.
Ep. 6: HallowInk (2015-10-27)

Bili Vegas, Clint Cummings, Cleen Rock One, and St. Marq compete for $10k, inking Halloween-themed tats.
Ep. 7: Cupid's Ink (2016-02-09)

Nick D’Angelo, Mystical Mike, Ashley Bennett, and Julia Carlson battle it out for $10,000.
Ep. 8: Sirens of Ink (2016-03-01)

Lea Vendetta, Sarah Miller, Jackie Jennings, and Emily Elegado bring the heat as they fight for $10,000.
Ep. 9: The Decision (2016-08-23)

The judges, finalists, and Eliminated Artists Jury discuss the decision at the Ink Master Revenge finale.
Ep. 10: ink master specials (2016-08-23)

specials
Ep. 11: Master Canvas Reveal | Ink Master: Turf War (2020-04-15)

With the cancellation of the Ink Master finale due to COVID-19, join us as finalists Jimmy Snaz, Bob Jones and Angel Rose reveal and discuss their master canvas tattoos in this exclusive Master Canvas Reveal. Let’s celebrate an incredible season and all of the artists’ hard work!