Shawn gets taken to court by his brother after his coffee spill causes Marlon to break his leg and miss out on a big dance competition with a cash prize.
Pauly and Nikki travel to Jamaica a day before the group to celebrate their anniversary; Mike has a surprise for the couple, and the dinner gets personal.
Former contestants return to finally settle the score with teams coached by Christian Buckingham and Cleen Rock One that will battle it out for the grand prize.
Team Christian and Team Cleen are faced with their first Flash Challenge, and although the Elimination Tattoo is a clock, the Artists struggle to manage time.
The Artists put their faith in their Coaches as Cleen and Christian each tattoo four Canvases in a head-to-head marathon; the Artists must tattoo galaxies.
The Artists find that their finesse is put to the test when they're pitted against the opposing Coach as the battle for the title of Ink Master continues.
The Challengers are forced to work as individuals to claim victory while still working for their ear, and a hot challenge makes one competitor see double.
The Challengers get their first look at what the Final may possibly be while also battling to stay in the game, and one of them tries to take out their foe.