Ink Master Season 12, Episode 10: By Accident or By Design

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.

42 min

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.

42 min

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.

42 min

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.

42 min

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.

42 min

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.

42 min

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.

42 min

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."

42 min

Drawing Alliances

42 min

Roll of the Dice

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

42 min

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.

42 min

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.

42 min

Unfriendly Fire

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

42 min

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.

42 min

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.

42 min