Episodes
1. Run Your Machine, Not Your Mouth
October 1, 2019
Anthony Michaels returns to avenge the demise of his Season 10 team by beating bold and brash strategist Josh Payne; Ash Mann confronts former teammate Alexis Kovacs to settle the score with honor.
2. Targeted
7.5
October 8, 2019
It's predator versus prey when two epic "Ink Master" feuds come to a head; Angel Rose fights back against her Season 11 thorn Jimmy Snaz; Season 10's Sparks returns to burn competitor Jason Elliott.
3. My Style Is Better Than Yours
9.0
October 15, 2019
It's a battle of egos as Season 12's Cam Pohl and Pon put their versatility to the test to settle a score; it's style against style as Season 11's Tim Stafford clashes with Kyle Mackenzie.
4. Arrogant Youth
October 22, 2019
Egos collide when Season 9's Dane Smith calls out "Ink Master" veteran Christian Buckingham to prove once and for all that talent knows no age; Jeremy Brown battles coach Steve Tefft for respect.
5. Friends and Foes
October 29, 2019
Fuelled by bad blood, Sirvone Smith battles the relentless Tuff Tito; new school legends Jime Litwalk and Craig Foster put an old rivalry to rest.
6. Quitters and Outfitters
November 5, 2019
Season 11's funny fashionistas Tiara Gordon and Oba Jackson return to face off; it's the dropout vs. the traitor when Sketchy Lawyer takes on Mike McAskill.
7. Tattoo Yourself
November 12, 2019
King Ruck and Julia Carlson tattoo themselves to stay in the competition, but it still stings for eliminated artists Keith Diffenderfer and Angel Bauta.
8. Technical Chops
November 19, 2019
Season Ten's master illustrator Matt Buck takes on technician Katie Rhoden; Gonzo takes on Season Eleven loud mouth, Austin Rose.
9. TKO
November 26, 2019
It's the accused versus the artists who called them out when Aaron Is points the finger at fellow Season 8 competitor Katie McGowan; Season 2's Mark Matthews and Sebastian Murphy finally get their chance to brawl.
10. All Bark and No Bite
December 3, 2019
It's bad blood fueled by clashing personalities and a mutual lack of respect when season nine's April Nicole takes on loudmouth Made Rich. Hotheads Ryan Eternal and LT back up their barks with bite
11. Old Dogs, Old Tricks
December 10, 2019
Season 12's Tito Zambrano wants revenge on Big Jaz, and St. Marq and Ashley Velazquez from Season 7 bring the fireworks as up-and-comers take on veterans.