Ten of the best tattoo artists on the planet battle it out in head-to-head challenges, judged by renowned tattoo artists and enthusiasts. The artists' skills will be tested in order for one of them to be crowned Ink Master.
Apprentices battle their Masters to prove they are the best. For the first tattoo, the playing field is level as the Judges will critique blind. A twist has the competitors rattled. (S6, ep1)
Oliver Peck's mentor guest judges, delivering a smack down when the Artists take on his specialty. A massive twist puts the power in the hands of the Artists and tests loyalties. (S6, ep2)
The Artists team up to ink underwater ocean scenes on the back of Canvas' hands. Then, an outrageous head-to-head style sparks new rivalries and an explosive elimination. (S6, ep3)
Teams get cutthroat adorning sarcophaguses and one Artist's vicious skull picks for Egyptian tattoos infuriates the competition. Avan Jogia, star of the Spike miniseries, Tut, Guest Judges. (S6, ep4)
Naked models are used to create mind-blowing illusions, and a cutthroat artist gets a chance at vengeance. Tattoos on challenging body parts causes panic amongst the competition. (S6, ep5)
Heads roll when Artists must take on a legend in the Elimination Challenge. Devious strategy during skull picks heats up the competition, forcing one Artist to face a demanding canvas. (S6, ep6)
In the most insane challenge yet, Artists must tattoo 4 on 1 to transform Canvases into wild animals. An unexpected twist surprises the judges and results in a shocking elimination. (S6, ep7)
An insane new tattoo style pushes the Artists' limits, resulting in mind-blowing masterpieces and mind-boggling mistakes. Tension soars between two top dogs as allies and enemies are made. (S6, ep8)
The Flash Challenge gets explosive when the Artists paint with fire. As the competition tightens, strategy kicks into high gear and the pressure causes major mishaps. (S6, ep9)
The stakes soar when the Artists paint their most valuable canvas yet and one Artist's lies and tricks raise suspicions. Judges lay the smack down when drawing skills are put to the test. (S6, ep10)
The Artists give religious tattoo virgins their first ink. Enemies go head to head tattooing famous works of art and the smallest errors turn masterpieces into failures. (S6, ep11)
The Artists join forces with inspiring guests in an eye-opening, high stakes challenge and Chris forces an Artist to prove loyalty. Painful throat tattoos throw Artists off their game. (S6, ep12)
Professional football players call the shots in the elimination tattoo, knocking the Artists off their game. Superfans get inked with permanent autographs. (S6, ep13)
With a spot in the top four on the line, loyalties are put to the test. Artists feel the pressure when they must tattoo portraits on active military and their loved ones. (S6, ep14)
The last four Artists standing fight for a spot in the Finale, but first they must survive a tattoo marathon. A massive twist is announced that lets America call the shots. (S6, ep15)
The final three artists face off for the $100,000 prize. (S6, ep16)