Ink Master

201213 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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MTV

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.

Initiation: Episode Image
Episode 1Initiation

The battle for 100K and the title of Ink Master begins as new Artists are thrown into the fire in the most intense Flash Challenge to date. The first Veteran Artist returns, seeking revenge. (S7, ep1)

One Man's Trash: Episode Image
Episode 2One Man's Trash

Egos collide when the Artists are forced to get their hands dirty in a team Flash Challenge. Another Ink Master Veteran returns to clean up the competition. (S7, ep2)

Salt in the Wound: Episode Image
Episode 3Salt in the Wound

Working in teams of two leaves some of the artists feeling salty while a veteran artist starts scheming. (S7, ep3)

The Devil's in the Details: Episode Image
Episode 4The Devil's in the Details

In the Flash Challenge, the Artists face the most extreme test of detail ever attempted. A Veteran Artist returns to the Competition sparking old rivalries. (S7, ep4)

New School, Old Artist: Episode Image
Episode 5New School, Old Artist

A contortionist body painting Flash Challenge tests the Artists' use of colour. A veteran artist returns to the Competition adding a new school twist to an old subject. (S7, ep5)

Under Pressure: Episode Image
Episode 6Under Pressure

Bonds are tested and new alliances are formed during a high-pressure Flash Challenge. A Veteran joins the New Artist Alliance in an effort to take down a common enemy. (S7, ep6)

Knuckle Sandwich: Episode Image
Episode 7Knuckle Sandwich

Alliances are broken during a white-knuckled Flash Challenge. A veteran artist returns to prove he's no one-trick-pony by challenging the Artists to the ultimate test of precision. (S7, ep7)

Breathing Fire: Episode Image
Episode 8Breathing Fire

Strategies are pinned down in a Flash Challenge that pushes the Artists to the limits. The final Veteran Artist returns to the Competition with a challenge in legibility. (S7, ep8)

Sink or Soar: Episode Image
Episode 9Sink or Soar

The remaining Artists must work in pairs to execute large-scale back pieces testing texture...and each other's nerves. The battle intensifies for 100K and the title of ink Master. (S7, ep9)

Shipwrecked: Episode Image
Episode 10Shipwrecked

The Competition is more intense than ever before with only six Artists remaining. Alliances are tested as the Artists must tattoo in teams of three. (S7, ep10)

Head in the Game: Episode Image
Episode 11Head in the Game

Stakes are at a Competition-high when the Artists must ink the ultimate in-your-face tattoo. Rival alliances via for control of the game in a powerful Elimination Tattoo. (S7, ep11)

Turning the Tables: Episode Image
Episode 12Turning the Tables

The tables are turned on the Veterans when the new Artists call the shots in the Elimination Tattoo and finally get their revenge. (S7, ep12)

Revenge Finale: Episode Image
Episode 13Revenge Finale

The final three Artists reveal two 24-hour master canvases. Eliminated Artists return to confront each other. America helps crown the winner of $100k and the title of Ink Master. (S7, ep13)

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