Hometown Heroes

01 Hometown Throwdown Episode 129th October 2025 15 global tattoo artists fight to represent their hometowns, but must first earn a spot to compete for $250k and the title of Ink Master. 02 Back to the Drawing Board Episode 229th October 2025 The fight for a shop continues as artists tattoo hometown animals. For some, it's back to the drawing board. The battle is just beginning. 03 Gut Check Episode 329th October 2025 In a team Flash Challenge, the Artists must paint with smoke. Glitter tattoos on the stomach have them struggling to shine, and an unexpected twist makes winning Tattoo of the Day more important than ever. 04 Bottled Up Episode 45th November 2025 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. 05 It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint Episode 512th November 2025 The Artists face a brutal flash marathon, racing the clock to design and tattoo as many pieces as possible-on the body's toughest placements. With no room for error and a double elimination on the line, they must adapt to survive. 06 No Day At The Beach Episode 619th November 2025 A sandy Flash Challenge pushes teams to the edge and a major meltdown shakes up the competition. Melting tattoos have everyone feeling the heat in the battle for $250,000. 07 All Scars Will Heal Episode 726th November 2025 The Artists must transform scars into works of art in an emotional Elimination Tattoo. 3 Artists must prove their ingenuity in a Face Off for survival. The battle for $250,000 continues. 08 Signed, Sealed, Delivered Episode 83rd December 2025 Things get sticky in the final Flash Challenge. Micro realistic postage stamp tattoos put the Artists' precision under a microscope. They'd better deliver - or their shot at the title could get lost in the mail. 09 Tat For Tat Episode 910th December 2025 With a spot in the finale on the line, the remaining Artists take aim, designing tattoos meant to take each other down. A single misfire could turn triumph into tragedy and send someone packing right before the finish line. 10 Hometown Hero Episode 1017th December 2025 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.