Battle of the Sexes
Episodes
S12 · E1 · 11 Jun 2019 · 42 min
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.
S12 · E2 · 18 Jun 2019 · 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.
S12 · E3 · 25 Jun 2019 · 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.
S12 · E4 · 2 Jul 2019 · 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.
S12 · E5 · 9 Jul 2019 · 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.
S12 · E6 · 16 Jul 2019 · 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.
S12 · E7 · 23 Jul 2019 · 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.
S12 · E8 · 30 Jul 2019 · 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."
S12 · E9 · 6 Aug 2019 · 42 min
Drawing Alliances
S12 · E10 · 13 Aug 2019 · 42 min
By Accident or By Design
The battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.
S12 · E11 · 20 Aug 2019 · 42 min
Roll of the Dice
The artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.
S12 · E12 · 27 Aug 2019 · 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.
S12 · E13 · 3 Sept 2019 · 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.
S12 · E14 · 10 Sept 2019 · 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.
S12 · E15 · 17 Sept 2019 · 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.
S12 · E16 · 24 Sept 2019 · 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.
Data and images from TMDB.