8.7/1028 votesLoading...#1 - Potato
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2023
Over a unique blend of music, animation, and painted scenery, John recounts an escape he led from summer camp.
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8.5/1022 votesLoading...#2 - Old Man Dancing
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/25/2022
John talks about attending the 1962 World Series with his father.
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8.2/1039 votesLoading...#3 - Fame Is Bad
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/12/2021
John explains the origin of the painting he made in “honor” of Gore Vidal, tells the story of the now-famous actor who used to clean his house, and ponders the toll that fame took on his friend Anthony Bourdain.
Director: John Lurie
Writer: John Lurie
8.2/1033 votesLoading...#4 - Children Kicking Hamburger All Over the Highway
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/25/2022
John yells at the moon for not keeping an appointment and gives a lecture about new technology in the theater.
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8.1/1038 votesLoading...#5 - The Disappearance of Chicken Man
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/19/2021
John contemplates uncanny disappearances on the island where he lives. Next, he tells the story of being turned away from the DMV at 17 and how his mother tried to intervene.
Director: John Lurie
Writer: John Lurie
8.1/1019 votesLoading...#6 - How the Music Is Made
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2023
John gathers a group of remarkable musicians to write, rehearse, and record music for this season of the show.
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8.0/1080 votesLoading...#7 - Bob Ross Was Wrong
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/22/2021
After contemplating how to open his show, John discusses his parents’ approach to nurturing their kids’ creativity and his lack of trust in someone until he has heard them laugh.
Director: John Lurie
Writer: John Lurie
8.0/1046 votesLoading...#8 - Elephant
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2021
John recounts how the obsession he and his brother shared for John Coltrane’s “Live at Birdland” resulted in an unfortunate Sunday breakfast and chronicles his epic quest to procure a live eel in Manhattan.
Director: John Lurie
Writer: John Lurie
8.0/1021 votesLoading...#9 - Your Hands Have Turned into Lightbulbs
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/11/2022
John scares people on bicycles while trying to explain that life is a beautiful and wonderful thing.
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7.9/1038 votesLoading...#10 - Finding Rudolph
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2021
John considers the complex songs of tree frogs, recounts ongoing attempts to make his cameraman Erik laugh, and reflects on the challenges and benefits of painting with watercolors. Season finale.
Director: John Lurie
Writer: John Lurie
7.9/1021 votesLoading...#11 - My Friend Flea
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2023
John receives a visit from his friend Flea, and the two find endless time to catch up… in prison.
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7.8/1055 votesLoading...#12 - The Explosion Story
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2021
John crashes his seventh drone in his attempt to film a show open. Next, he shares how his cancer treatment led to a middle-of-the-night disastrous shrimp curry incident and recalls meeting Barry White.
Director: John Lurie
Writer: John Lurie
7.8/1024 votesLoading...#13 - Small Car
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2022
John encounters a drunk pilot and decides it is safe to fly with him, while Ann Mary shares how she makes Weapon Potatoes.
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7.7/1031 votesLoading...#14 - What?
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2022
John sacrifices his handsomeness for humanity – and the introduction of Cowboy Beckett.
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7.7/1024 votesLoading...#15 - The Bugs Are Winning
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/4/2022
John recounts the time Joey Ramone waved at him.
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7.7/1018 votesLoading...#16 - The Sea Monster
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2023
John discusses getting older and Nesrin floats away to music.
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7.5/1021 votesLoading...#17 - Hermits Unite
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2023
John laments how he, the world, and airports are absolute messes before offering a public service announcement on TV binge-watching.
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6.8/1011 votesLoading...#18 - The Night Hunters
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2023
John shares his appreciation for his long-time assistant and friend Nesrin… and his epic collection of luminary toast.
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The Best Episodes of Painting With John
Every episode of Painting With John ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Painting With John!
Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds artist John Lurie ensconced at his worktable, where he hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares...
Genres:DocumentaryComedyReality
Network:HBO
Best Episodes Summary
"Potato" is the best rated episode of "Painting With John". It scored 8.7/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/9/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Old Man Dancing".