#1
S17E1
Hometown Throwdown
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.
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#2
S17E2
Back to the Drawing Board
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.
#3
S17E3
Gut Check
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.
#4
It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
S17E5
#5
No Day at the Beach
S17E6
#6
All Scars Will Heal
S17E7
#7
Star Wars Forever
S2E7
#8
Pick Your Side
S10E1
#9
Permanent Mistakes
S1E6
#10
The 80 Year Old Virgin
S2E3
Lowlights
Dave digs deeper into the lives and strategies of the final 6 artists from Team Peck and Team Nuñez.
#228
Fifteen's Finale
S15E10
#227
Finale: Part 2
S14E10
#226
Finale: Part 1
S14E9
#225
Let the Sparks Fly
S14E8
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