Ink Master

Name: Ink Master
Genre: Reality
Released: 2012-01-17

“Which generation will conquer the competition?”

2012 –2025
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Returning series
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TV-14

Reality

★ 7.8 TMDB Rating · 96 votes

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.

Seasons: 17
Episodes: 227
Episode length: ~42m
First aired: Jan 17, 2012
Networks: Spike, Paramount Network, Paramount+
Original language: English
Origin: United States

Cast of Ink Master

Cast information is not available.

Where to Stream Ink Master by Country

United States: Streaming on Paramount+, Philo, Pluto TVRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom: Streaming on Paramount+, Sky Go, Now TV
India: Streaming on JioHotstar
Canada: Streaming on Paramount+, Pluto TVRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Australia: Streaming on Paramount+, 10Rent or buy on Apple TV Store

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Seasons

Specials

Sep 2, 2014

11 episodes
Season 1

Jan 17, 2012

8 episodes

The first season of the tattoo reality competition Ink Master debuted on Spike on January 17 and concluded on March 6, 2012 with a total of 8 episodes. The show is hosted and judged by Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, with accomplished tattoo artists Chris Núñez and Oliver Peck serving as series regular judges. The winner received a $100,000 prize, a feature in Inked Magazine and the title of Ink Master.
Season 2

Oct 9, 2012

13 episodes

Ink Master (season 2) was the second season of the Spike tattooing competition series, Ink Master. Season two follows sixteen tattoo artists competing against each other in an elimination-style competition that will leave the last person standing with the title of Ink Master, a $100,000 grand prize, and a feature in Inked Magazine. The show is hosted and judged by Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro. Other judges include former Miami Ink cast member Chris Núñez and accomplished tattoo artist Oliver Peck. The series has been renewed for a third season. For the current airing or most recent airing season, visit the Ink Master main article.
Season 3

Jul 16, 2013

13 episodes

Ink Master (season 3) is the third season of the Spike tattooing competition series, Ink Master. Its makeup and rules mimic those of season 2, with some changes to make it unique from the previous season, but not so extreme to make it stand out from the series. Season three follows sixteen tattoo artists competing against each other in an elimination-style competition that will leave the last person standing with the title of Ink Master, a $100,000 grand prize, and a feature in Inked Magazine. The show is hosted and judged by Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro. Other judges include former Miami Ink cast member Chris Núñez and accomplished tattoo artist Oliver Peck. Season three is the first time in the series a contestant has been brought back for another season. Katherine "Tatu Baby" Flores was eliminated in season two, but voted to return by Ink Master's Facebook voting.
Season 4

Feb 25, 2014

13 episodes
Rivals

Sep 2, 2014

16 episodes

16 top tattoo artists from across the country will compete in extreme challenges proving their skill and grit in an epic battle for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master.
Master Vs. Apprentice

Jun 23, 2015

16 episodes

In season 6 it's not just about the rivalries the artists create during the competition, each contestant comes with their own personal tattoo rival – their master or apprentice.
Revenge

Mar 1, 2016

13 episodes
Peck Vs. Nuñez

Aug 23, 2016

16 episodes

In season eight, 8 returning artists and 8 top tattoo artists from around the country will compete in extreme challenges proving their skill and grit in an epic battle for 100,000 and the title of Ink Master.
Shop Wars

Jun 6, 2017

16 episodes

Season nine of Ink Master reaches new heights as tattoo shops from across the country go to war. As 19 shops enter the competition, in the end only one will be left standing, winning the title of ‘Master Shop’ and $200,000.
Return of the Masters

Jan 9, 2018

16 episodes

Three of the most skilled Ink Master winners return for season 10. But this time, they won’t battle alone. Instead, they’ll be coaching teams selected from some of the top tattoo artists in the country. The artists will be put through extreme challenges proving their skill and grit in an epic battle for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master.
Grudge Match

Aug 28, 2018

16 episodes

Cleen Rock One faces off against Christian Buckingham to coach the nation's best tattoo artists as they compete for a $100,000 prize and the title of Ink Master.
Battle of the Sexes

Jun 11, 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.
Turf War

Jan 7, 2020

15 episodes

Season 13 brings together artists from the East, South, Midwest and West regions of the United States as 20 top tattooers from around the country battle it out for the title of Ink Master, a $100,000 and of course, a feature in Inked Magazine.
Season 14

Sep 7, 2022

10 episodes

All-star artists return to compete in the ultimate tattoo competition. Hosted by Joel Madden, the artists will face some of the most epic challenges.
Season 15

Nov 1, 2023

10 episodes
OGs vs Young Guns

Oct 23, 2024

10 episodes
Hometown Heroes

Oct 29, 2025

10 episodes

15 new artists compete as “hometown heroes,” vying for a $250,000 prize in the ultimate tattoo competition, and for the opportunity to put their hometowns on the map.