Ink Master

Battle of the Sexes

TV-14

Teams of male and female tattoo artists face off, but only one will win $100,000, an editorial feature in Inked and the coveted Ink Master title. This season, past contestants and fan favorites return to coach the contestants.

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16 Episodes

The Ink Will Speak For Itself
E1
The Ink Will Speak For ItselfNine 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.
A Storm Is Brewin'
E2
A Storm Is Brewin'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.
Down to the Wire
E3
Down to the WireThe artists must fight even harder to win the Battle of the Sexes as the field thins and the competition intensifies. One artist is not wired properly for the competition and must pack up and close shop.
The Hunter & The Hunted
E4
The Hunter & The HuntedCam's arrogant behavior continues to irritate his team members during a color contrast challenge, and the gang bands together to sabotage Cam's standing in the competition.
The Art Stands Alone
E5
The Art Stands AloneIt's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.
Art of War
E6
Art of WarIn 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.
Sabotage
E7
SabotageThe 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.
Pins & No Needles
E8
Pins & No NeedlesThe judges test the artists' understanding of color theory; two coaches take the artists to school; the battle intensifies for $100K and the title of "Ink Master."
Drawing Alliances
E9
Drawing AlliancesComposition must be perfect as the remaining competitors draw freehand tattoos on their canvases, and coaches James Vaughn and Megan Jean Morris offer the artists advice.
By Accident or By Design
E10
By Accident or By DesignThe battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.
Roll of the Dice
E11
Roll of the DiceThe artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is
E12
Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth IsThe competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.
Moving Pictures
E13
Moving PicturesThe 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.
Unfriendly Fire
E14
Unfriendly FireIt's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.
Step Up or Shut Up
E15
Step Up or Shut UpThe last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.
Battle of the Sexes Finale
E16
Battle of the Sexes FinaleSeven 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.