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The Best Episodes of Ink Master Season 12

Every episode of Ink Master Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ink Master Season 12!

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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

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ink Master Season 12 Episode 1 - The Ink Will Speak For Itself
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #1 - The Ink Will Speak For Itself

    S12:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 2 - A Storm Is Brewin'
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #2 - A Storm Is Brewin'

    S12:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 3 - Down to the Wire
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Down to the Wire

    S12:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 4 - The Hunter & The Hunted
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #4 - The Hunter & The Hunted

    S12:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 5 - The Art Stands Alone
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #5 - The Art Stands Alone

    S12:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 6 - Art of War
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Art of War

    S12:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 7 - Sabotage
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Sabotage

    S12:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 8 - Pins & No Needles
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Pins & No Needles

    S12:E8

    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."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 9 - Drawing Alliances
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Drawing Alliances

    S12:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 10 - By Accident or By Design
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #10 - By Accident or By Design

    S12:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 11 - Roll of the Dice
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Roll of the Dice

    S12:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 12 - Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

    S12:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 13 - Moving Pictures
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Moving Pictures

    S12:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 14 - Unfriendly Fire
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Unfriendly Fire

    S12:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 15 - Step Up or Shut Up
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Step Up or Shut Up

    S12:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 16 - Battle of the Sexes Finale
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Battle of the Sexes Finale

    S12:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"The Ink Will Speak For Itself" is the best rated episode of "Ink Master" season 12. It scored 7/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/11/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "A Storm Is Brewin'".