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[10/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Unveils Contestants and Trailer for New Season of Hit Competition Series "Ink Master"
Season 15 of the hit reality competition series will premiere exclusively on the service Wednesday, November 1, with three all-new episodes.

[09/28/23 - 09:31 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals All-New Season of Hit Competition Series "Ink Master" to Premiere November 1
Three-time champion DJ Tambe joins this season's judging panel, which includes returning judges Ryan Ashley, the first female tattoo artist to win the competition, and Nikko Hurtado, one of the world's best color-realism artists.

[09/09/22 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Epic "Ink Master" Tattoo Takeover Sept. 17 and 18
The series will be taking over the Huntington Beach beachfront, where all-star contestants Holli Marie and Hiram Casas will give attendees free, permanent tattoos from a predetermined menu of options.

[08/22/22 - 11:01 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals Stacked Lineup of Former Contestants for the Much-Anticipated Return of "Ink Master"
In the new season, hosted by artist, entrepreneur and culture enthusiast Joel Madden, legendary all-star artists return to compete in the ultimate tattoo competition.

[08/05/22 - 08:00 AM]
The Return of Hit Reality Competition Series "Ink Master" to Premiere Wednesday, Sept. 7, Exclusively on Paramount+
Additionally, it was also announced that Joel Madden will join the series as host, with former winner Ryan Ashley, celebrity tattoo artist Nikko Hurtado and industry veteran Ami James serving as judges.

[05/18/22 - 11:51 AM]
MTV Entertainment Studios Unveils Expansive Lineup of 90+ New and Returning Series Across Paramount Media Networks and Paramount+, Including MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Smithsonian Channel and Paramount Network
With half of the top ten series on cable and a slew of #1 hits from scripted to adult animation to reality - MTVE's upcoming series, films and specials tap into themes that are resonating with today's global audiences including family dynamics, love & relationships and social experimentation.

[02/15/22 - 03:31 PM]
ViacomCBS Unveils New Company Name, Global Content Slate and International Expansion Plans for Paramount+ at Investor Event
ViacomCBS today announced that the global media company will become Paramount Global (referred to as "Paramount"), effective February 16, bringing together its leading portfolio of premium entertainment properties under a new parent company name.

[02/15/22 - 02:25 PM]
Paramount+ Announces Expansive New Reality Slate to Accelerate Growth and Expand Internationally, Including the First-Ever Globally Connected Reality Competition Series, "The Challenge: War of the Worlds"
"MTV created reality TV with the launch of 'The Real World' in 1992. Building on that success, we've seen a huge demand on Paramount+ for more reality content," said Chris McCarthy.

[02/24/21 - 04:47 PM]
ViacomCBS Unveils Comprehensive Streaming Strategy and Expansive Slate of Originals Headed to Paramount+
Paramount+ will feature a powerful combination of live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment from ViacomCBS' portfolio of world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel.

[09/22/20 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 22
Updates include: "Supergirl" to sign off after upcoming sixth season; Paramount Network pivots to made-for-TV movie focus; and Parisa Fitz-Henley scores lead in ABC's "Triage" pilot.

[01/07/20 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 7
Updates include: Melissa McCarthy signs onto Hulu's "Nine Perfect Strangers"; Robert Aramayo books key role in Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings"; and FOX eyes revival of "America's Most Wanted."

[11/12/19 - 09:10 AM]
Video: New Season of Paramount Network's "Ink Master: Turf War" Trailer
Paramount Network's hit tattoo competition reality series returns for a 13th season on Tuesday, January 7 at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/21/19 - 10:02 AM]
"Ink Master: Grudge Match" Premieres Tuesday, October 1 at 10pm ET/PT on Paramount Network
The new installment in the franchise settles the score once and for all when former contestants get the opportunity to go head to head with their biggest rivals from their seasons.

[05/07/19 - 09:17 AM]
Paramount Network Expands Hit "Ink Master" Franchise with Multi-Season Renewal, Spin-Off Series, Dedicated YouTube Channel
Season 12, titled "Ink Master: Battle of the Sexes," will premiere Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/24/18 - 10:10 AM]
Paramount Network Inks Season Eleven of "Ink Master"
"Ink Master" is currently in its 10th season and still a ratings powerhouse - ranking #1 with Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49 timeslot on cable.

[02/22/18 - 12:42 PM]
Paramount Network Delivers Strong Ratings in Its First Month Led by Original Event Series, "Waco"
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[01/29/18 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount Network Launches with Big Ratings for Its First Week
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for the week of January 18-24.

[11/28/17 - 10:41 AM]
It Takes a Master to Create One on the New Season of "Ink Master" Premiering Tuesday, January 9 at 10PM ET/PT
The tenth season of "Ink Master," titled "Ink Master: Return Of The Masters," will debut on Spike TV starting January 9 and will continue to air on Tuesday nights when the network relaunches as Paramount Network on January 18.

[11/21/17 - 09:07 AM]
"Ink Master: Angels" Soar Into a Second Season on Paramount Network
The second season of 10 hour-long episodes will debut on the Paramount Network in March 2018.

[06/05/17 - 10:04 AM]
Spike TV Inks 10 Episodes of New Series "Ink Master: Angels"
The series features four of "Ink Master" Season 8's top female competitors - Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty, Nikki Simpson and Gia Rose - as they travel the country and go head to head with some of America's most talented tattoo artists.

[04/20/17 - 09:36 AM]
Dave Navarro Performs Original Rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner as Part of Promo for the New Season of "Ink Master"
Spike TV's hit original reality-competition series "Ink Master" returns for a ninth season on Tuesday, June 6.

[03/30/17 - 09:34 AM]
Paramount Network Announces Big, Bold, and Ambitious Premium Programming Lineup for First Quarter of 2018
Among the other returning favorites that will premiere new seasons in the first quarter of 2018 include "Ink Master," "Bar Rescue," and Bellator MMA.

[03/23/17 - 10:35 AM]
Spike TV Renews "Ink Master" for Season Ten and Greenlights "Ink Master Angels" Special
Season 9 of "Ink Master" debuts this June along with new episodes of spin-off series "Ink Master: Redemption."

[12/13/16 - 09:03 AM]
Record Number of Women Tune in to Spike's Hit Series, "Ink Master"
As the "Ink Master" franchise continues to thrive, the network has greenlit a new season of its spin-off series "Ink Master: Redemption," with 10 additional episodes.

[07/26/16 - 07:18 AM]
Let the Battle Begin on Season Eight of "Ink Master" Premiering Tuesday, August 23 at 10PM ET/PT
This season, judges - and now, mentors - Oliver Peck and Chris Nuñez will pick their own teams of tattoo artists as the contestants battle it out in permanent ink for a $100,000 grand prize.

[03/29/16 - 10:31 AM]
Spike TV Inks Season Nine of "Ink Master"
Season 9 will consist of 15 one-hour episodes plus a live finale and will debut in 2017.

[01/19/16 - 09:21 AM]
Only One Artist Will Be Left Standing When the Ink Dries on the New Season of "Ink Master" Premiering Tuesday, March 1 at 10 PM ET/PT
In addition to new contestants, this season brings back eight of the series' favorite artists from previous seasons to battle it out in permanent ink.

[10/19/15 - 10:02 AM]
Spike TV Inks Season Eight of "Ink Master" - New Season of 16 Episodes Slated for Summer 2016
Season seven of "Ink Master" debuts next spring and will feature returning show favorite contestants.

[10/14/15 - 10:00 AM]
Spike Greenlights a New Season of "Ink Master: Redemption"
The new season launches next spring coinciding with Season 7 of "Ink Master."

[10/14/15 - 08:10 AM]
Season 6 Winner of "Ink Master" Named in Live Season Finale
They took home a cash prize of $100,000, a feature article in the premiere tattoo publication "Inked" and the ultimate bragging rights title of "Ink Master."

[05/27/15 - 10:07 AM]
Spike TV Inks Season Seven of "Ink Master" And Creates Spin-Off Series "Ink Master: Redemption"
The network will launch the newest installment of "Ink Master" - season six - on Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/12/15 - 09:18 AM]
Video: "Ink Master" Season 6 Meet the Contestants
As previously announced, the series returns for a sixth season starting Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/28/15 - 08:10 AM]
It's Best to 'Know Your Enemy' on the New Season of "Ink Master" Starting Tuesday, June 23 at 10 PM, ET/PT
This season it's not just about the rivalries the artists create during the competition, each contestant comes with their own personal tattoo rival - their master or apprentice.

[03/03/15 - 02:21 PM]
Spike: The Ones to Watch - Network Launches New Logo and Tagline
The tagline encompasses the network's strategic shift to a general entertainment network delivering compelling original entertainment with an edge and a distinctive point of view.

[12/17/14 - 11:22 AM]
Decorate the Tree and Ring in the New Year with Some of Your Favorite "Ink Master" Alumni on "Merry Ink" and "New Year's Ink" Specials
Every drop of ink counts, there are no flash challenges on these episodes and after every round, one artist is eliminated from their chance at "Ink Master" redemption.

[12/17/14 - 08:25 AM]
Season 5 Winner of "Ink Master" Named in Live Season Finale
Plus: look for "Merry Ink" and "New Year's Ink" specials on Tuesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 30, respectively.

[12/16/14 - 10:25 AM]
Spike TV Inks Season Six of "Ink Master"
The new season, featuring 13 one-hour episodes, goes into production early next year and will debut in the summer of 2015.

[09/30/14 - 07:05 AM]
Spike Launches Its First Ever TV Everywhere App on September 30
Along with a first look at the season premiere of "Bar Rescue" (which debuts on Spike TV on October 5), the app features the new episodes from "Ink Master's" highly-compelling new season.

[08/27/14 - 08:13 AM]
Relive the Craziest Moments in "Ink Master" History and Vote on the Most Insane Moment During "You Choose Live" Before Season Five Premiere
"You Choose Live" telecasts immediately before the season five premiere of "Ink Master," airing Tuesday, September 2.

[08/19/14 - 10:18 AM]
"Tattoo Nightmares Miami" Takes on the Tattoos That No Other Artists Would Dare
The Spike TV series - premiering Tuesday, September 2 at 11:00/10:00c - is a spinoff of the network's successful "Tattoo Nightmares" original series, which is based in an LA shop.

[07/29/14 - 09:06 AM]
Does Bad Blood Breed Better Art? Find Out On The New Season of "Ink Master" Starting Tuesday, September 2 at 10 PM, ET/PT
This season it is not just about the rivalries you create on the show, each contestant is coming into this competition with a personal tattoo rival.

[05/21/14 - 08:17 AM]
Season 4 Winner Named of "Ink Master" in Live Season Finale
In addition, Season 3 rivals Joshua Hibbard and Jason Clay Dunn returned to the "Ink Master" stage to announce that they will be competing on Season 5 of the series.

[03/31/14 - 01:00 PM]
Spike TV Inks Season Five of "Ink Master"
The new season will increase to 16 one-hour episodes and will debut Fall 2014.

[01/14/14 - 07:36 AM]
Get Ready for a Street Fight When "Ink Master" Returns for Season 4 Starting Tuesday, February 25 at 10 PM, ET/PT
Each week "Ink Master" puts artist through a series of tattoo challenges that are not only designed to test the artists' technical skills, but also their on-the-spot creativity.

[11/25/13 - 11:42 AM]
Spike TV Adds Tori Socha to Its Original Series Team
Socha joins Spike TV having most recently served as Director of Alternative Programming at Syfy where she developed and oversaw production on several new unscripted series.

[10/09/13 - 07:19 AM]
Winner of "Ink Master" Season 3 Named in Live Season Finale
They received a cash prize of $100,000, a feature article in the premiere tattoo publication "Inked" and the ultimate bragging rights title of "Ink Master."

[09/30/13 - 10:16 AM]
Spike TV Inks New Seasons of "Ink Master" and "Tattoo Nightmares"
Season four of "Ink Master" will debut in 2014 with 13 one-hour episodes and 26 new episodes of "Tattoo Nightmares" will debut in 2014 as well.

[09/10/13 - 06:54 PM]
Exclusive: Spike TV to Launch "Criss Angel BeLIEve" Out of "Ink Master" Finale on Tuesday, October 8
The series follows the magician as he attempts "bold and audacious demonstrations never attempted by any mystifier in history."

[06/05/13 - 10:17 AM]
Spike TV Bolsters Original Series Department with New Additions and Key Promotions
Chris Rantamaki is promoted to Senior Vice President, Original Series while Justin Lacob is promoted to Vice President, Original Series.

[06/05/13 - 07:38 AM]
The Stakes Are High and the Mistakes Are Permanent When "Ink Master" Returns Starting Tuesday, July 16 at 10 PM, ET/PT
For the first time this season, the show's Human Canvases will have a vote in the Elimination Tattoo, helping to determine which artist is ultimately sent home.

[04/16/13 - 09:32 AM]
Spike TV Announces Ambitious New Non-Scripted Development Slate
Highlights include projects from Graham Elliot and Adam Carolla.

[12/19/12 - 02:27 PM]
Spike's "Ink Master" Season 2 Finale Marks Up the Competition, Ranking as the #1 Original Series on All Of Cable
Spike TV spins the numbers for Tuesday, December 18.

[12/03/12 - 09:51 AM]
Spike TV Inks New Seasons of Two of the Network's Highest-Rated Original Series
Season three of "Ink Master" will debut in the summer of 2013 while 26 new episodes of "Tattoo Nightmares" will run in 2013.

[10/25/12 - 11:05 AM]
Spike TV Teams with Lloyd's of London to Offer a Ten Million Dollar Prize to Prove Bigfoot Exists
The network has already begun casting contestants for "10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty," a 10-episode competition series.

[10/09/12 - 06:55 AM]
Spike TV Turns Disaster Pieces Into Masterpieces with "Tattoo Nightmares" Starting Tuesday, October 16 at 11 PM, ET/PT
The series will follow new episodes of "Ink Master" at 10:00/9:00c.

[08/14/12 - 10:36 AM]
The Stakes Are Even Higher and the Mistakes Are Permanent When "Ink Master" Returns Starting Tuesday, October 9 at 10 PM, ET/PT
Dave Navarro, Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck return for the new season, which will culminate with a live finale in December.

[04/10/12 - 11:14 PM]
Q1 in Review/Q2 in Preview: MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, Oxygen, Showtime, Spike TV, Starz & Syfy
A look at what's ahead on the cable channels, plus a recap of their ratings to date this year.

[03/07/12 - 03:00 PM]
Spike TV's "Ink Master" Finale Marks Up the Competition on Cable in Its Timeslot
Spike TV spins the numbers for Tuesday, March 6.

[02/13/12 - 11:00 AM]
Spike TV Orders Season Two of "Ink Master"
Season two's episode order of 13 is an increase over season one, which consists of eight episodes.

[02/01/12 - 09:09 AM]
Spike TV Announces Season Two of "Flip Men"
12 new episodes are on tap for the show's second season.

[12/08/11 - 07:15 AM]
Spike Makes Its Mark With Premiere of New Original Series "Ink Master" on Tuesday, January 17 at 10 PM, ET/PT
Dave Navarro hosts the eight-episode series with Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck serving as judges.

[08/18/11 - 09:25 AM]
Dave Navarro to Host New Spike Original Series "InkMaster"
Plus: Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck to serve as judges on the first-ever tattoo competition series, premiering in January.

[03/16/11 - 08:18 AM]
Spike TV Picks Up New Original Series "InkMasters" and "Car Boss"
"InkMasters" is the first-ever tattoo competition series while "Car Boss" showcases renowned auto dealership "doctor" Tom Stuker.







INK MASTER (PARAMOUNT PLUS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
1/17/12 - ???
STATUS:
on hiatus or fate to be determined
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
CURRENT SEASON:
15 (10 episodes)
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Missed an episode? Been wanting to catch up? This series is also available on:

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
completed airing its 15th season on 12/20/23; has yet to be renewed for a 16th season
DESCRIPTION:
(from Paramount+'s web site, November 2023) 15 new Artists enter the shop to battle in the ultimate tattoo competition. Hosted by Joel Madden, the artists compete in grueling Flash Challenges and creative Elimination Tattoos, in hopes of walking away with $250,000 and the title of INK MASTER. This season, three-time champion DJ Tambe joins all-star judges Ryan Ashley and Nikko Hurtado to crown the next Ink Master. Stream a new episode every Wednesday through December 20th.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· DJ Tambe as Judge
· Joel Madden as Host
· Nikko Hurtado as Judge
· Ryan Ashley as Judge
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Ami James as Judge
· Chris Nunez as Judge
· Dave Navarro as Host/Judge
· Oliver Peck as Judge
CREW INFORMATION:
· Andrea Richter as EP
· Daniel Blau Rogge as EP
· Glenda Hersh as EP
· Steven Weinstock as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (competition)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· MTV Entertainment Studios
· Truly Original