9.9/1048 votesLoading...#1 - Nature's Edge
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/1985
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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9.9/1052 votesLoading...#2 - Morning Mist
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/1985
Fresh morning lake and succulent evergreens -- watch Bob Ross create a peaceful, dewy brown mountain scene.
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9.9/1050 votesLoading...#3 - Whispering Stream
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/1985
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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9.9/1040 votesLoading...#4 - Lakeside Cabin
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/1986
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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#5 - Waterside Way
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/1986
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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#6 - Hunter's Haven
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/1986
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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#7 - Foot of the Mountain
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/1986
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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#8 - Mountain Range
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1986
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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9.8/1052 votesLoading...#9 - Autumn Glory
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1985
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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9.8/1049 votesLoading...#10 - Blue River
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/1985
Luscious green grass and fresh evergreens, purple and pink sky -- giving the water a perfect glow in this Bob Ross black canvas masterpiece.
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9.8/1043 votesLoading...#11 - Horizons West
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 6/19/1985
Take a hike with Bob Ross to the southwestern region, see the beauty of fresh skies over sun glistened mountains and silvery mere.
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9.8/1044 votesLoading...#12 - Country Life
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 7/2/1985
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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9.8/1042 votesLoading...#13 - Western Expanse
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 7/9/1985
Powerful clouds, rolling hills and winding river waters -- Bob Ross creates this masterpiece using only his special painting knife.
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9.8/1044 votesLoading...#14 - Marshlands
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 7/16/1985
Bob Ross takes us deep into the southeastern peninsula to create a beautiful scene with still blue waters and bright green mossy trees.
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9.8/1043 votesLoading...#15 - Blaze of Color
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 7/23/1985
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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#16 - Mountain Cabin
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/1985
To capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob Ross creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance.
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#17 - Mountain Splendor
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/1985
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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#18 - Warm Winter Day
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/1986
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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#19 - Cactus at Sunset
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1986
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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9.8/1040 votesLoading...#20 - Surf's Up
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/1986
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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9.8/1040 votesLoading...#21 - Red Sunset
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/1986
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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#22 - Sunset Oval
Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 2/18/1987
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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#23 - Mountain Reflections
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 5/6/1987
With his trusty brushes, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.
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#24 - Oval Essence
Season 13 Episode 12 - Aired 11/18/1987
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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#25 - Cypress Creek
Season 29 Episode 7 - Aired 10/5/1993
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.
Director: N/A
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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting
Every episode of The Joy of Painting ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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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Best Episodes Summary
"Nature's Edge" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting". It scored 9.9/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/8/1985. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Morning Mist".