Bobby Johnson

Massive murals have the teams struggling to keep their composure in the Flash Challenge; the battle for the title of Ink Master continues with Japanese Samurai tattoos; a backwards hand sparks a heated debate.

15 Artists from across the globe fight to represent their hometowns. But before they can battle for $250,000 and the title of Ink Master, they must first earn their place in the competition. Part 1 of a 2-part premiere.

The Artists try to foil the competition in the Flash Challenge. Their artistry is put to the test with transparent bottle tattoos and one Artist becomes the Canvas in a bold move to survive. The battle for the title continues.

Sixteen new Artists enter the competition, divided into two teams based on how long they've been tattooing; the Artists must fight for a spot on their team; the Young Guns are up first and the battle for $250,000 and the title of Ink Master begins.

The Artists' loyalties become transparent in a glass painting Flash Challenge; the Artists must tattoo faces in a high stakes Elimination Tattoo.

In the epic fight to the finale, the final five Artists battle it out with mash up tattoos; a jaw-dropping twist puts their versatility to the test.