St. Marq

Unhappy canvases return for a chance to get a new tattoo; Tim Lees and ES are stuck with hostile canvases.

The battle for 100K and the title of Ink Master begins as new Artists are thrown into the fire in the most intense Flash Challenge to date. The competition heats up when the first Veteran Artist returns, seeking revenge.

In the season premiere, Apprentices battle their Masters to prove they are the best – and for the first tattoo, the playing field is level as the Judges will critique blind.

Mystical Mike and Don return for redemption; egos collide when they have to tag team with a fan favorite.

The remaining Artists must work in pairs to execute large-scale back pieces testing texture…and each other's nerves. The battle intensifies for 100K and the title of ink Master.

Bonds are tested and new alliances are formed during a high-pressure Flash Challenge. A Veteran joins the New Artist Alliance in an effort to take down a common enemy. The battle continues for 100K and the title of Ink Master.