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16 episodes

Ink Master - Battle of the Sexes

First aired Jun 11, 2019Season 12

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.

Episodes

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Episode 1

The Ink Will Speak For Itself

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Jun 11, 201942 min

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.

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Episode 2

A Storm Is Brewin'

NR
Jun 18, 201942 min

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.

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Episode 3

Down to the Wire

NR
Jun 25, 201942 min

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.

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Episode 4

The Hunter & The Hunted

NR
Jul 2, 201942 min

Cam'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.

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Episode 5

The Art Stands Alone

NR
Jul 9, 201942 min

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

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Episode 6

Art of War

NR
Jul 16, 201942 min

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.

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Episode 7

Sabotage

NR
Jul 23, 201942 min

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.

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Episode 8

Pins & No Needles

NR
Jul 30, 201942 min

The 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."

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Episode 9

Drawing Alliances

NR
Aug 6, 201942 min

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Episode 10

By Accident or By Design

NR
Aug 13, 201942 min

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

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Episode 11

Roll of the Dice

NR
Aug 20, 201942 min

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

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Episode 12

Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

NR
Aug 27, 201942 min

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

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Episode 13

Moving Pictures

NR
Sep 3, 201942 min

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.

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Episode 14

Unfriendly Fire

NR
Sep 10, 201942 min

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

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Episode 15

Step Up or Shut Up

NR
Sep 17, 201942 min

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

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Episode 16

Battle of the Sexes Finale

NR
Sep 24, 201942 min

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.