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The Best Episodes of Ink Master Season 17

Every episode of Ink Master Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ink Master Season 17!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Ink Master Season 17 Episode 1 - Hometown Throwdown
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S17:E1

    15 global tattoo artists fight to represent their hometowns, but must first earn a spot to compete for $250k and the title of Ink Master.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 2 - Back to the Drawing Board
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S17:E2

    The fight for a shop continues as artists tattoo hometown animals. For some, it's back to the drawing board. The battle is just beginning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 3 - Gut Check
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S17:E3

    In a team Flash Challenge, the Artists must paint with smoke. Glitter tattoos on the stomach have them struggling to shine, and an unexpected twist makes winning Tattoo of the Day more important than ever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 5 - It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S17:E5

    The Artists face a brutal flash marathon, racing the clock to design and tattoo as many pieces as possible-on the body's toughest placements. With no room for error and a double elimination on the line, they must adapt to survive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 6 - No Day At The Beach
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S17:E6

    A sandy Flash Challenge pushes teams to the edge and a major meltdown shakes up the competition. Melting tattoos have everyone feeling the heat in the battle for $250,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 7 - All Scars Will Heal
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    S17:E7

    The Artists must transform scars into works of art in an emotional Elimination Tattoo. 3 Artists must prove their ingenuity in a Face Off for survival. The battle for $250,000 continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 10 - Hometown Hero
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S17:E10

    In the Season Finale, four Finalists reveal their Master Canvas tattoos. With an unexpected Guest Judge raising the stakes, only one Artist will take home $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 4 - Bottled Up
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S17:E4

    The Artists try to foil the competition in the Flash Challenge. Their artistry is put to the test with transparent bottle tattoos and one Artist becomes the Canvas in a bold move to survive. The battle for the title continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 8 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S17:E8

    Things get sticky in the final Flash Challenge. Micro realistic postage stamp tattoos put the Artists' precision under a microscope. They'd better deliver - or their shot at the title could get lost in the mail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 9 - Tat For Tat
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S17:E9

    With a spot in the finale on the line, the remaining Artists take aim, designing tattoos meant to take each other down. A single misfire could turn triumph into tragedy and send someone packing right before the finish line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Hometown Throwdown" is the best rated episode of "Ink Master" season 17. It scored 8.1/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/29/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Back to the Drawing Board".