Grudge Match

01 Opening Shots Episode 128th August 2018 Cleen Rock One and Christian Buckingham, two of Ink Master's most legendary rivals, return to the ring, and 22 new artists compete for spots on their teams. 02 Not on My Watch Episode 24th September 2018 Team Cleen and Team Christian go head to head in a flash challenge that tests their fundamentals, and time flies when the artists tackle a difficult elimination tattoo. 03 Right on Target Episode 311th September 2018 The teams face off in a high-pressure challenge using dominoes, and the elimination tattoo forces the artists to think outside the box. 04 No Wrist, No Reward Episode 418th September 2018 Cleen and Christian battle it out in their first grudge match to see whose team will have to compete in a wristband elimination tattoo challenge. 05 That's Gonna Leave a Mark Episode 525th September 2018 A flash challenge using electrical tape forces the teams to test their creativity, and the artists face challenging placements on their canvases during the elimination tattoo. 06 Fight Your Own Battles Episode 63rd October 2018 It's survival of the fittest when Teams Christian and Cleen must tattoo epic battle scenes head-to-head. The grudge match continues for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master. 07 No Wasted Space Episode 79th October 2018 The Artists step aside and put faith in their Coaches as Cleen and Christian each tattoo four Canvases in a head-to-head marathon. The Artists must then tattoo galaxies and one is sent to outer space. 08 Chalk This Way Episode 816th October 2018 The artists must scour the depths of their imagination to create mind-bending masterpieces with sidewalk chalk; the grudge match continues for $100K and the title of Ink Master. 09 Tipping the Scales Episode 923rd October 2018 The coaches face off to save their artists from elimination; mermaid tattoos take the grudge match to the sea; the battle continues for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master. 10 Put Up or Shut Up Episode 1030th October 2018 Pitting the artists against the opposing coach, the competition puts the artists' finesse to the test; the grudge match continues for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master. 11 In Deep Waters Episode 1113th November 2018 The artists must compose an incredible work of art that's completely invisible in the flash challenge; one artist gets caught in the splash zone and is sent packing. 12 Too Hot to Handle Episode 1220th November 2018 The tools are hot but the competition is on fire as the artists battle for control in the flash challenge; the battle heats up for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master. 13 Who's Got the Power? Episode 1327th November 2018 With only six artists remaining, the power to control the game is everything; the battle for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master is more intense than ever before when the artists must collaborate to create powerful tattoos. 14 What Are You Crayon About? Episode 144th December 2018 There's nowhere to hide when the artists are tested in precision portraiture; one artist misses the mark and is sent packing; the battle continues for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master. 15 Prelude to a Bloodbath Episode 1511th December 2018 Four artists remain but only three earn a spot in the finale where they battle it out for $100,000 and the title of Ink Master; Cleen and Christian are one step closer to settling the score in the ultimate grudge match. 16 Grudge Match Finale Episode 1618th December 2018 Christian Buckingham and Cleen Rock One return to settle the grudge match once and for all; the battle concludes as the top three artists reveal their 35-hour master canvas tattoos and one artist wins the title of Ink Master.