Ep 7. Three's a Crowd

Ink Master season 5 episode 7, titled "Three's a Crowd," features tattoo artists competing in a new challenge that adds an extra layer of complexity to their designs. The episode kicks off with host Dave Navarro introducing the contestants to the guest judge for the week, Cleen Rock One, who is best known for his appearances on previous Ink Master seasons.

For the challenge, the contestants are tasked with creating collaborative tattoos that feature three different styles. This means that each team must come up with a design that incorporates three distinct tattoo styles that complement each other. They will have five hours to complete their designs, and Cleen Rock One will be observing their progress and offering critiques throughout the process.

The contestants quickly get to work brainstorming their designs and deciding on the different styles they want to incorporate. Some are confident in their ability to work collaboratively, while others are more hesitant and worried that their teammates' styles won't mesh well with their own. As the clock ticks down, tensions begin to rise, and some of the contestants struggle to keep their cool under the pressure.

Once the time is up, the judges examine each team's finished tattoos and offer their critiques. As expected, some of the designs are more successful than others, and the judges have some strong opinions about which ones they like and which ones they think could have been executed better. After much deliberation, they finally choose a winning team, as well as one that will be headed to the bottom.

Once the winner and loser have been decided, the episode concludes with a tense elimination round. The losing team must nominate one member to go up for elimination, and that person must then compete in a tattoo face-off against a member of the other team who was also chosen for elimination. The judges closely scrutinize each tattoo, looking for flaws and inconsistencies that could sway their decision one way or the other. In the end, only one artist will be saved, and the other will be sent packing.

Overall, Ink Master season 5 episode 7 is a thrilling and emotional installment in the hit tattoo competition series. With a new challenge that tests the artists' collaborative abilities, as well as high-stakes elimination rounds, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the show or you're just tuning in for the first time, "Three's a Crowd" is a must-watch episode.