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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ink Master Season 17 Episode 8 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered

    S17:E8

    Things get sticky in the final Flash Challenge. Micro realistic postage stamp tattoos put the Artists' precision under a microscope. They'd better deliver - or their shot at the title could get lost in the mail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 9 - Tat For Tat
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Tat For Tat

    S17:E9

    With a spot in the finale on the line, the remaining Artists take aim, designing tattoos meant to take each other down. A single misfire could turn triumph into tragedy and send someone packing right before the finish line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ink Master Season 17 Episode 10 - Hometown Hero
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Hometown Hero

    S17:E10

    In the Season Finale, four Finalists reveal their Master Canvas tattoos. With an unexpected Guest Judge raising the stakes, only one Artist will take home $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ink Master Season 4 Episode 10 - Tag Team Tatt
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Tag Team Tatt

    S4:E10

    One of the biggest twists in Ink Master history has Artists depending on each other to survive. One Artist wages a full on attack. The fight for the final five is on as two Artists are forced to face off to prove themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ink Master Season 8 Episode 12 - Road To The Finale
    5.0/10(38 votes)

    #5 - Road To The Finale

    S8:E12

    Dave digs deeper into the lives and strategies of the final 6 artists from Team Peck and Team Nuñez.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ink Master Season 15 Episode 10 - Fifteen's Finale
    5.2/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Fifteen's Finale

    S15:E10

    It all comes down to this! The top three Artists reveal their Master Canvas tattoos and a surprise jury of Ink Master winners raise the pressure. One Artist earns $250,000 and the title of Ink Master in the epic season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ink Master Season 14 Episode 10 - Finale Part 2
    5.4/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Finale Part 2

    S14:E10

    The top 4 Artists take on the most intense final tattoo in the history of the competition. Mind-blowing tattoos lead to a heated debate. One Artist wins $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ink Master Season 14 Episode 8 - Let the Sparks Fly
    5.8/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Let the Sparks Fly

    S14:E8

    Sparks fly in a heavy metal Flash Challenge, and shots land in an intense skull pick. Things heat up in the race for the title when the Artists take on color portraits in the Elimination Tattoo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ink Master Season 14 Episode 9 - Finale Part 1
    5.8/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Finale Part 1

    S14:E9

    The final 6 Artists must take on 2 epic tattoo challenges to secure their place in the Top 4. Blind Judging shakes up the competition, and an emotional Elimination leaves the Artists feeling rattled.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ink Master Season 8 Episode 16 - Peck Vs. Nuñez Live
    5.9/10(43 votes)

    #10 - Peck Vs. Nuñez Live

    S8:E16

    The final 3 artists tattoo live for America's vote and the eliminated artists return for a confrontation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ink Master Season 2 Episode 10 - Blowing Chunks
    6.1/10(48 votes)

    #11 - Blowing Chunks

    S2:E10

    Dave Navarro ups the stakes when he gives the artists his personal guitars to paint for the Flash Challenge. One Human Canvas can't stop puking. Animal tattoos leave two artists going head to head and the judges split 50/50.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ink Master Season 10 Episode 15 - Final Exam
    6.1/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Final Exam

    S10:E15

    With a spot in the final three on the line, the Artists push themselves to the limit in a grueling tattoo Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Ink Master Season 14 Episode 7 - Panes of Pressure
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Panes of Pressure

    S14:E7

    A layered Flash Challenge has the Artists testing their composure. The pressure is on as Japanese tattoos give the Artists a run for their money and a special Guest Judge stops by.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Ink Master Season 12 Episode 16 - Battle of the Sexes Finale
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Battle of the Sexes Finale

    S12:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ink Master Season 6 Episode 16 - Master Vs. Apprentice Live
    6.4/10(37 votes)

    #15 - Master Vs. Apprentice Live

    S6:E16

    The final three artists tattoo live for $100K while eliminated artists return to confront each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Ink Master Season 9 Episode 16 - Shop Wars Finale
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #16 - Shop Wars Finale

    S9:E16

    In the live season finale, the final three shops battle it out for $200,000 and the first ever title of Master Shop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Ink Master Season 10 Episode 16 - Return of the Masters Finale
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Return of the Masters Finale

    S10:E16

    As the three remaining artists and their coaches compete onstage to win it all, the eliminated artists return to cast judgment on the finalists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ink Master Season 14 Episode 5 - Master Mash Ups
    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Master Mash Ups

    S14:E5

    A game-changing turn of events elevates the competition. Insane Mash Up tattoos puts the Artists artistry skills to the test and a skull pick backfires.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Ink Master Season 9 Episode 3 - Unnatural Disasters
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Unnatural Disasters

    S9:E3

    A fiery veteran artist returns, taking the competition by storm; a difficult Flash Challenge exposes weaknesses in the shops.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Ink Master Season 9 Episode 7 - On the Bubble
    6.5/10(28 votes)

    #20 - On the Bubble

    S9:E7

    One of the competition's most infamous veterans returns to shake up the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Ink Master Season 13 Episode 13 - There Can Only Be One
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #21 - There Can Only Be One

    S13:E13

    The artists fight for survival in an "Ink Master" staple: portraits; a shocking skull pick threatens the team dynamic; one artist shows precisely who they're looking out for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ink Master Season 16 Episode 6 - At Your Service
    6.5/10(30 votes)

    #22 - At Your Service

    S16:E6

    Artists tattoo service dogs and face a twist battling for $250K and the title.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Ink Master Season 4 Episode 13 - Ink Master Live
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Ink Master Live

    S4:E13

    Artists and judges reflect on their experiences during the season, and America's votes are tallied. As a new "Ink Master" is crowned, the season three winner inks a canvas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Ink Master Season 8 Episode 2 - The Game Begins
    6.6/10(40 votes)

    #24 - The Game Begins

    S8:E2

    In the first Flash Challenge, Team Peck and Team Nunez must work together in an intense tattoo challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Ink Master Season 8 Episode 3 - Ruffled Feathers
    6.6/10(39 votes)

    #25 - Ruffled Feathers

    S8:E3

    Team Nunez seeks revenge in the next Flash Challenge and an artist betrays Team Beck in their first Elimination Tattoo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" is the worst rated episode of "Ink Master". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/3/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tat For Tat".