E1 - Run Your Machine, Not Your Mouth

Aired: October 01, 2019

Anthony Michaels returns to avenge the demise of his Season 10 team by beating bold and brash strategist Josh Payne; Ash Mann confronts former teammate Alexis Kovacs to settle the score with honor.

E2 - Targeted

Aired: October 08, 2019

It's predator versus prey when two epic "Ink Master" feuds come to a head; Angel Rose fights back against her Season 11 thorn Jimmy Snaz; Season 10's Sparks returns to burn competitor Jason Elliott.

E3 - My Style Is Better Than Yours

Aired: October 15, 2019

It's a battle of egos as Season 12's Cam Pohl and Pon put their versatility to the test to settle a score; it's style against style as Season 11's Tim Stafford clashes with Kyle Mackenzie.

E4 - Arrogant Youth

Aired: October 22, 2019

Egos collide when Season 9's Dane Smith calls out "Ink Master" veteran Christian Buckingham to prove once and for all that talent knows no age; Jeremy Brown battles coach Steve Tefft for respect.

E5 - Friends and Foes

Aired: October 29, 2019

Fuelled by bad blood, Sirvone Smith battles the relentless Tuff Tito; new school legends Jime Litwalk and Craig Foster put an old rivalry to rest.

E6 - Quitters and Outfitters

Aired: November 05, 2019

Season 11's funny fashionistas Tiara Gordon and Oba Jackson return to face off; it's the dropout vs. the traitor when Sketchy Lawyer takes on Mike McAskill.

E7 - Tattoo Yourself

Aired: November 12, 2019

King Ruck and Julia Carlson tattoo themselves to stay in the competition, but it still stings for eliminated artists Keith Diffenderfer and Angel Bauta.

E8 - Technical Chops

Aired: November 19, 2019

Season Ten's master illustrator Matt Buck takes on technician Katie Rhoden; Gonzo takes on Season Eleven loud mouth, Austin Rose.

E9 - TKO

Aired: November 26, 2019

It's the accused versus the artists who called them out when Aaron Is points the finger at fellow Season 8 competitor Katie McGowan; Season 2's Mark Matthews and Sebastian Murphy finally get their chance to brawl.

E10 - All Bark and No Bite

Aired: December 03, 2019

It's bad blood fueled by clashing personalities and a mutual lack of respect when season nine's April Nicole takes on loudmouth Made Rich. Hotheads Ryan Eternal and LT back up their barks with bite

E11 - Old Dogs, Old Tricks

Aired: December 10, 2019

Season 12's Tito Zambrano wants revenge on Big Jaz, and St. Marq and Ashley Velazquez from Season 7 bring the fireworks as up-and-comers take on veterans.

E12 - Mano Y Mano

Aired: December 17, 2019

Two grudges from Season 9 are settled as Thom Bulman faces Ulyss Blair after snitching on him for allegedly cheating, and Boneface challenges Bubba Irwin to prove himself.