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The Best Episodes of Ink Master Season 12

Every episode of Ink Master Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the 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...
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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"The Ink Will Speak For Itself" is the best rated episode of "Ink Master" season 12. It scored 6.8/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/11/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Storm Is Brewin'".

  • The Ink Will Speak For Itself
    6.8/10(28)

    #1 - The Ink Will Speak For Itself

    Season 12 Episode 1

    Aired 6/11/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Storm Is Brewin'
    6.9/10(28)

    #2 - A Storm Is Brewin'

    Season 12 Episode 2

    Aired 6/18/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Down to the Wire
    7.0/10(21)

    #3 - Down to the Wire

    Season 12 Episode 3

    Aired 6/25/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hunter & The Hunted
    7.2/10(21)

    #4 - The Hunter & The Hunted

    Season 12 Episode 4

    Aired 7/2/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Art Stands Alone
    7.2/10(23)

    #5 - The Art Stands Alone

    Season 12 Episode 5

    Aired 7/9/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Art of War
    6.5/10(21)

    #6 - Art of War

    Season 12 Episode 6

    Aired 7/16/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sabotage
    7.3/10(20)

    #7 - Sabotage

    Season 12 Episode 7

    Aired 7/23/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pins & No Needles
    7.1/10(20)

    #8 - Pins & No Needles

    Season 12 Episode 8

    Aired 7/30/2019

    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."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drawing Alliances
    6.7/10(20)

    #9 - Drawing Alliances

    Season 12 Episode 9

    Aired 8/6/2019

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • By Accident or By Design
    7.1/10(19)

    #10 - By Accident or By Design

    Season 12 Episode 10

    Aired 8/13/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Roll of the Dice
    7.2/10(19)

    #11 - Roll of the Dice

    Season 12 Episode 11

    Aired 8/20/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is
    7.5/10(20)

    #12 - Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

    Season 12 Episode 12

    Aired 8/27/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Moving Pictures
    6.7/10(19)

    #13 - Moving Pictures

    Season 12 Episode 13

    Aired 9/3/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Unfriendly Fire
    7.1/10(20)

    #14 - Unfriendly Fire

    Season 12 Episode 14

    Aired 9/10/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Step Up or Shut Up
    7.2/10(20)

    #15 - Step Up or Shut Up

    Season 12 Episode 15

    Aired 9/17/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Battle of the Sexes Finale
    6.0/10(21)

    #16 - Battle of the Sexes Finale

    Season 12 Episode 16

    Aired 9/24/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A