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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross...

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  1. 9.9/10(42 votes)

    #1 - Lakeside Cabin

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    S8:E2

    A cabin has found a peaceful resting place amongst a warm setting of lush, lakeside greenery in this wonderful oval creation by Bob Ross.

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  2. 9.9/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Waterside Way

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    S8:E4

    A wilderness path leads you to the side of a still lake in a setting that Bob Ross accents with an abundance of trees.

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  3. 9.9/10(40 votes)

    #3 - Hunter's Haven

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    S8:E5

    Bob Ross’ exciting use of blue, yellow and orange hues brings vibrancy to this wood side setting and dream cabin beside a clear blue lake.

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  4. 9.9/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Foot of the Mountain

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    S8:E8

    A lake and some tall trees pay homage to a commanding mountain in the background, as a cabin stands nearby -- a classic Bob Ross creation.

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  5. 9.9/10(41 votes)

    #5 - Mountain Range

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    S8:E11

    Guest painter Steve Ross uses lots of color in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake.

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  6. 9.8/10(52 votes)

    #6 - Autumn Glory

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    S5:E11

    In this landscape Bob Ross paints a far away mountain snuggled in with bright green trees and bushes mirrored in glistening waters.

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  8. 9.8/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Nature's Edge

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    S6:E2

    Imagine yourself nestled in a Bob Ross cabin, hidden in the midst of the plush green forest surrounded by the sounds of nature.

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  9. 9.8/10(53 votes)

    #8 - Morning Mist

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    S6:E3

    Fresh morning lake and succulent evergreens -- watch Bob Ross create a peaceful, dewy brown mountain scene.

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  10. 9.8/10(51 votes)

    #9 - Whispering Stream

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    S6:E4

    Narrow, winding, rocky – this little Bob Ross style creek moves closer and closer, flowing aimlessly through a happy little meadow forest.

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  11. 9.8/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Country Life

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    S6:E10

    Bob Ross takes us home to the farm -- a big red barn and long rickety wooden fence – capturing our very vivid childhood memories.

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  12. 9.8/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Western Expanse

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    S6:E11

    Powerful clouds, rolling hills and winding river waters -- Bob Ross creates this masterpiece using only his special painting knife.

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  13. 9.8/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Blaze of Color

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    S6:E13

    Evening sky sets in, giving way to a perfect glow -- watch a black canvas come to life under the magic brushes of Bob Ross.

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  14. 9.8/10(49 votes)

    #13 - Mountain Cabin

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    S7:E4

    To capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob Ross creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance.

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  15. 9.8/10(41 votes)

    #14 - Mountain Splendor

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    S7:E8

    It’s almost fall, and Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a mighty brown mountain surveying its rustic surroundings.

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  16. 9.8/10(37 votes)

    #15 - Warm Winter Day

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    S8:E3

    The field of snow and the little cabin yield to the bright, orange sun -- Bob Ross conveys harmony in this cold, but cozy scene.

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  17. 9.8/10(43 votes)

    #16 - Cactus at Sunset

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    S8:E10

    A path of cacti and rocks lead right up to a bold sun setting in a dramatic red sky, all from the delicate motions of Bob Ross’ paint brush.

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  18. 9.8/10(40 votes)

    #17 - Surf's Up

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    S9:E2

    Feel the salt spray as Bob Ross paints ocean waves under abundant clouds, rolling in to spend their energy against sand and rock.

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  19. 9.8/10(40 votes)

    #18 - Red Sunset

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    S9:E3

    Warm light in sky and clouds makes this a glowing, fiery landscape -- Bob Ross teaches the use of his technique on black canvas.

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  20. 9.8/10(37 votes)

    #19 - Sunset Oval

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    S11:E8

    Bob Ross uses a golden selection of colors in this gorgeous fall mountain scene, all within a cleverly different oval shape on canvas.

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  21. 9.8/10(40 votes)

    #20 - Mountain Reflections

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    S12:E2

    With his trusty brushes, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.

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  22. 9.8/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Oval Essence

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    S13:E12

    Bob Ross’ dramatic use of blue tones results in an emotional depiction of stark waves at night – all tucked inside an oval shape.

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  23. 9.8/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Cypress Creek

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    S29:E7

    Take a stroll with Bob Ross deep into the swamp and breathe in the fragrances of damp earth and moss-filled trees on a rill bank.

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  24. 9.7/10(61 votes)

    #23 - Shades of Grey

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    S2:E4

    Bundle up and endure the cold weather in this snow filled adventure; Bob Ross paints a wintry mountain scene using only Grey and White tones.

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  25. 9.7/10(50 votes)

    #24 - Cool Waters

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    S4:E9

    Bob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.

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  26. 9.7/10(46 votes)

    #25 - Northwest Majesty

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    S4:E11

    Tall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lakeside Cabin" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting". It scored 9.9/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/9/1986. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Waterside Way".