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The Best Episodes of Ink Master Season 17

Every episode of Ink Master Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ink Master Season 17!

The Best Episodes of Ink Master Season 17

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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  1. Background image for Hometown Throwdown
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Hometown Throwdown

    S17:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Back to the Drawing Board
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Back to the Drawing Board

    S17:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Gut Check
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Gut Check

    S17:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Hometown Throwdown" is the best rated episode of "Ink Master" season 17. It scored 8/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/29/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Back to the Drawing Board".