Gut Check

8.1/10 · 17 votesOct 29, 202545 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 17•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

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Seasons17

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Season 17 Episodes10

E1 8.1

Hometown Throwdown

E2 8.1

Back to the Drawing Board

E3 8.1Now viewing

Gut Check

E4 7.3

Bottled Up

E5 8.1

It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint

E6 8.1

No Day At The Beach

E7 8.1

All Scars Will Heal

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Tat For Tat

E10 7.9

Hometown Hero

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Episode Summary

"Gut Check" is episode 3 of Ink Master season 17. It scored 8.1/10 from 17 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on October 29, 2025.

Next: E4 · Bottled Up Best of Season 17