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7.8 / 10(96 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 201217 Seasons

Ink Master

“Which generation will conquer the competition?”

Series Overview

A group of the country's most creative and skilled tattoo artists compete for a hundred thousand dollars and the title of Ink Master. The stakes couldn't be higher with "living canvasses" donating their skin to be permanently marked in this adrenalized competition elimination.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality
Original Network
Spike
Paramount Network
Paramount+
Episodes & Seasons

17 Seasons • 227 Episodes

42 min per episode

Air Date Window

2012 – Present

Premiered: Tue, Jan 17, 2012

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Season 17, Episode 10: “Hometown Hero”

In the Season Finale, four Finalists reveal their Master Canvas tattoos. With an unexpected Guest Judge raising the stakes, only one Artist will take home $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

France (CNC)10

Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ink Master

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What is Ink Master about?

A group of the country's most creative and skilled tattoo artists compete for a hundred thousand dollars and the title of Ink Master. The stakes couldn't be higher with "living canvasses" donating their skin to be permanently marked in this adrenalized competition elimination.

How many seasons does Ink Master have?

Ink Master comprises 17 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Ink Master?

Key cast members in Ink Master include Not specified.

Who created or directed Ink Master?

Ink Master was developed and directed by Not specified.