Ink Master

10 Best Episodes of Ink Master - Season 12

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 be permanently marked in this adrenalized competition elimination.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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#15 - Down to the Wire (Season 12 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 122 votes.

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#14 - The Hunter & The Hunted (Season 12 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 124 votes.

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#13 - The Ink Will Speak For Itself (Season 12 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 161 votes.

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#12 - Art of War (Season 12 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 129 votes.

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#11 - Sabotage (Season 12 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 132 votes.

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#10 - By Accident or By Design (Season 12 - Episode 10)

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

The episode was rated 7.68 from 133 votes.

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#9 - Roll of the Dice (Season 12 - Episode 11)

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

The episode was rated 7.72 from 138 votes.

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#8 - Drawing Alliances (Season 12 - Episode 9)

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The episode was rated 7.73 from 126 votes.

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#7 - Pins & No Needles (Season 12 - Episode 8)

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."

The episode was rated 7.78 from 129 votes.

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#6 - Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is (Season 12 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 7.79 from 133 votes.

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#5 - The Art Stands Alone (Season 12 - Episode 5)

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

The episode was rated 7.82 from 125 votes.

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#4 - Unfriendly Fire (Season 12 - Episode 14)

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

The episode was rated 7.83 from 124 votes.

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#3 - Battle of the Sexes Finale (Season 12 - Episode 16)

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.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 122 votes.

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#2 - Step Up or Shut Up (Season 12 - Episode 15)

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

The episode was rated 7.97 from 130 votes.

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#1 - Moving Pictures (Season 12 - Episode 13)

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.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 137 votes.

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