Ink Master
Cast & Crew

Joel Madden Host

DJ Tambe Judge

Ryan Ashley Judge
Nikko Hurtado Judge
Freddie Albrighton Contestant
Joel Mejia Contestant
Jon Mesa Contestant
Aaron Davis-Holloway Contestant
Bobby Johnson Contestant
Bryan Black Contestant
Charlene Ngo Contestant
Dave Patel Contestant
David Martinez Contestant
Glenn Cuzen Contestant
Jenna Kerr Contestant
Jessica Valentine Contestant
Jozzy Camacho Contestant
Koral Ladna Contestant
Sydney Dyer Contestant
Glenda Hersh Executive Producer
Steven Weinstock Executive Producer
Andrea Richter Executive Producer
Daniel Blau Rogge Executive Producer
Ivanna Palance Executive in Charge of Production
⨁Full Cast & CrewUpcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, October 27
The Ink Will Speak for Itself
Season 12 • Episode 1
Eighteen artists arrive ready to fight for themselves but find out they must work in teams.
Monday, October 27
A Storm Is Brewin'
Season 12 • Episode 2
Leaders emerge in a twist that sends the Artists a wake-up call and shakes up the competition.
Monday, October 27
Down to the Wire
Season 12 • Episode 3
Artists must fight even harder to win the Battle of the Sexes as the competition intensifies.
Monday, October 27
The Hunter & the Hunted
Season 12 • Episode 4
The artists are out for blood with full color neo-traditional animal tattoos.
Monday, October 27
The Art Stands Alone
Season 12 • Episode 5
It's every man or woman for themselves when the artists are subject to a blind critique.
Monday, October 27
Art of War
Season 12 • Episode 6
The artists must put needle to skin consistently to take out their competitors.
Monday, October 27
Sabotage
Season 12 • Episode 7
The artists must prove their strength by facing off against each other.
Monday, October 27
Pins & No Needles
Season 12 • Episode 8
The judges test the artists' understanding of color theory; two coaches take the artists to school.
Monday, October 27
Drawing Alliances
Season 12 • Episode 9
The teams are out of balance as the artists cross enemy battle lines to pick secret alliances.
Monday, October 27
By Accident or By Design
Season 12 • Episode 10
The battle for the grand prize continues as the judges test the artist's adaptability.
Monday, October 27
Roll of the Dice
Season 12 • Episode 11
The Artists find themselves in a dicey situation with their coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
Monday, October 27
Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is
Season 12 • Episode 12
The competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves.
Monday, October 27
Moving Pictures
Season 12 • Episode 13
The artists are on their own in a test of finesse as the remaining competitors fight for the prize.
Monday, October 27
Unfriendly Fire
Season 12 • Episode 14
The men's team takes aim at the women in an illustrative portrait challenge.
Monday, October 27
Step Up or Shut Up
Season 12 • Episode 15
The last four artists battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the finale.
Monday, October 27
Battle of the Sexes Finale
Season 12 • Episode 16
Three finalists reveal their 35-hour Master Canvas tattoos; one artist wins the title of Ink Master.
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Exclusive
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