Battle of the Sexes

Season 12 · 2019 · 16 episodes

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.

1The 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.
2A 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.
3Down to the WireTwo-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.
4The 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.
5The 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.
6Art 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.
7SabotageThe 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.
8Pins & 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."
9Drawing Alliances
10By Accident or By DesignThe battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.
11Roll of the DiceThe artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
12Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth IsThe competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.
13Moving 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.
14Unfriendly FireIt's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.
15Step Up or Shut UpThe last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.
16Battle 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.

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