Episode 1 - The Ink Will Speak For Itself

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.

Episode 2 - A Storm Is Brewin'

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.

Episode 3 - Down to the Wire

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.

Episode 4 - The Hunter & The Hunted

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.

Episode 5 - The Art Stands Alone

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

Episode 6 - Art of War

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.

Episode 7 - Sabotage

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.

Episode 8 - Pins & No Needles

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."

Episode 9 - Drawing Alliances

Episode 10 - By Accident or By Design

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

Episode 11 - Roll of the Dice

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

Episode 12 - Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

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

Episode 13 - Moving Pictures

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.

Episode 14 - Unfriendly Fire

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

Episode 15 - Step Up or Shut Up

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

Episode 16 - Battle of the Sexes Finale

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.