Ink Master - All Seasons

Ink Master - Season 1

Season 1

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.
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Episodes8
DatesJan 17, 2012 - Mar 6, 2012
Ink Master - Season 2

Season 2

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.
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Episodes13
DatesOct 9, 2012 - Dec 18, 2012
Ink Master - Season 3

Season 3

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.
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Episodes13
DatesJul 16, 2013 - Oct 8, 2013
Ink Master - Season 4

Season 4

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Episodes13
DatesFeb 25, 2014 - May 20, 2014
Ink Master - Season 5

Season 5

Rivals

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.
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Episodes16
DatesSep 2, 2014 - Dec 16, 2014
Ink Master - Season 6

Season 6

Master vs. Apprentice

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.
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Episodes17
DatesJun 23, 2015 - Oct 13, 2015
Ink Master - Season 7

Season 7

Revenge

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Episodes13
DatesMar 1, 2016 - May 24, 2016
Ink Master - Season 8

Season 8

Peck vs. Nunez

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.
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Episodes16
DatesAug 23, 2016 - Dec 6, 2016
Ink Master - Season 9

Season 9

Shop Wars

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.
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Episodes16
DatesJun 6, 2017 - Sep 26, 2017
Ink Master - Season 10

Season 10

Return of the Masters

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.
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Episodes16
DatesJan 9, 2018 - Apr 24, 2018
Ink Master - Season 11

Season 11

Grudge Match: Cleen vs. Christian

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.

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Episodes16
DatesAug 28, 2018 - Dec 18, 2018
Ink Master - Season 12

Season 12

Battle of the Sexes

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.
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Episodes16
DatesJun 11, 2019 - Sep 24, 2019
Ink Master - Season 13

Season 13

Turf War

This season, titled Ink Master: Turf War, contestants from four different regions of the country – East, West, South and Midwest will represent their "turf" in the competition to be the next Ink Master. Host Dave Navarro and world renowned tattoo artists Chris Núñez and Oliver Peck return to the judges table for what is sure to be an electrifying season.

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DatesJan 7, 2020 - Apr 14, 2020
Ink Master - Season 14

Season 14

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.
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DatesSep 7, 2022 - Nov 2, 2022
Ink Master - Season 15

Season 15

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Episodes10
DatesNov 1, 2023 - Dec 20, 2023
Ink Master - Season 16

Season 16

OG's vs Young Gun's

In the new season of Ink Master, 16 new artists enter the shop to battle in the ultimate tattoo competition, where they will put their skills, and their experience, to the test week after week in epic challenges. Only one will win $250,000 and the title of "Ink Master."

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Episodes10
DatesOct 23, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
Ink Master - Season 17

Season 17

Hometown Heroes

"In the new season of ‘Ink Master,' 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. With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges. Only one will win the money and earn the title of ‘Ink Master.'"

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DatesOct 29, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025

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