The long-running tattoo competition series returns today (Wednesday, October 29), featuring several prominent tattoo artists competing for a $250,000 prize.

Here's a synopsis: "In the new season of Ink Master, 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. With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges. Only one will win the money and earn the title of Ink Master."

Season 17 premieres with three all-new episodes, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly.

We also know who will be serving as judges and hosts of the show, along with the contestants.