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Ink Master

2012 – nowShow17 seasons227 episodesTV-14

Reality
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–52%

A tense, cathartic reality series about everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

17 seasons · 227 episodes · best: S17E1 "Hometown Throwdown" 8.1

Episodes

7.6
7.4
7.4
7.2
7.1
7.1
7.3
6.6
6.9
7.2
7.4
7.1
7.2
6.4
7.0
6.7
8.0

Story

Which generation will conquer the competition?

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.

Feels like

  • Competitive Reality TV
  • Artistic Process
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Visually Stunning Ink
  • Personality Driven Drama
  • Skill Showcase
  • Judges' Critique
  • Elimination Thriller

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Facts

January 17, 2012 · December 17, 2025 · Still running

First aired
January 17, 2012
Latest episode
December 17, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
17 seasons · 227 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
50 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Ink Master?"

Questions about Ink Master

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ink Master?

Paramount+Pluto TV

In the United States, Ink Master streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 49 other countries.

Is Ink Master worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.4). Season 14 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.4 against 8.0 for the best season.

Which season of Ink Master is best?

Season 17, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 14 is the weakest at 6.4. The highest-rated episode is Hometown Throwdown (season 17, episode 1) at 8.1, and the lowest is Road to the Finale (season 8, episode 12) at 5.0.

Is Ink Master okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Ink Master?

159 h

About 159 hours: 227 episodes in 17 seasons of about 42 minutes each since 2012, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Ink Master?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.