Ink Master - Hometown Heroes

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Hometown Throwdown

1 - Hometown Throwdown

Air Date: October 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.

Back to the Drawing Board

2 - Back to the Drawing Board

Air Date: October 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.

Gut Check

3 - Gut Check

Air Date: October 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.

Bottled Up

4 - Bottled Up

Air Date: November 5, 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.

It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint

5 - It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint

Air Date: November 12, 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.

No Day At The Beach

6 - No Day At The Beach

Air Date: November 19, 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.

All Scars Will Heal

7 - All Scars Will Heal

Air Date: November 26, 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.