Ink Master - Season 17

First aired: 10/29/2025 3 episodes

15 new artists compete as “hometown heroes,” vying for a $250,000 prize in the ultimate tattoo competition, and for the opportunity to put their hometowns on the map.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. Hometown Throwdown

Aired: 10/29/2025

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.

Episode 2

2. Back to the Drawing Board

Aired: 10/29/2025

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.

Episode 3

3. Gut Check

Aired: 10/29/2025

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.