Hometown Heroes Plot
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.
Ink Master Hometown Heroes aired on October 29th, 2025.
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Hometown Heroes Episodes
1. Hometown Throwdown
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.
2. Back to the Drawing Board
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.
3. Gut Check
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.
4. Bottled Up
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.
5. It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint
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.
6. No Day At The Beach
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.
