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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. 9.8/10(49 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 9.8/10(53 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 9.8/10(51 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 9.8/10(44 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 9.8/10(42 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 9.8/10(43 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 9.8/10(49 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 9.8/10(41 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. 9.8/10(40 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 9.8/10(39 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. 9.7/10(61 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. 9.7/10(50 votes)

    #12 - Blue River

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    S6:E1

    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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  14. 9.7/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Arctic Beauty

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    S6:E7

    Discover a purple night-sky scene with mountain overlooking a little falling river -- Bob Ross creates a spectacular masterpiece today.

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  15. 9.7/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Horizons West

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    S6:E8

    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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  16. 9.7/10(45 votes)

    #15 - Marshlands

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    S6:E12

    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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  17. 9.7/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Secluded Lake

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    S7:E2

    With brush in hand, Bob Ross leads you on a summertime nature walk, as you uncover the beauty of leafy trees and pond.

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  18. 9.7/10(38 votes)

    #17 - Evergreens at Sunset

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    S7:E3

    Using a different technique or two, Bob Ross creates a fascinating scene – watch the sun drop below the horizon, just behind the shadow of trees.

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  19. 9.7/10(39 votes)

    #18 - Barn at Sunset

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    S7:E7

    Bob Ross paints an expansive barn appearing half-covered in a snowy setting of frost bitten foliage and sun-kissed sky.

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  20. 9.7/10(39 votes)

    #19 - Dark Waterfall

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    S7:E13

    Watch Bob Ross create a sweet little waterfall in the middle of a protective forest of glorious early autumn foliage.

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  21. 9.7/10(39 votes)

    #20 - Mountain in an Oval

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    S12:E12

    Watch as Bob Ross treats us to a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval – with bountiful foliage and bushes bursting out!

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  22. 9.7/10(37 votes)

    #21 - Evening at Sunset

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    S13:E4

    The day’s sun is almost gone, but Bob Ross finds what’s left of it in this unusual blend of late afternoon tones.

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  23. 9.7/10(38 votes)

    #22 - Mountain Summit

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    S13:E10

    Snowy peaks point toward the heavens as Bob Ross surrounds all of this with a happy gathering of landscape finery.

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  24. 9.7/10(37 votes)

    #23 - Lost Lake

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    S13:E13

    Bob Ross finds a barely visible lake being hugged by snowy mountains and some of nature’s finest greenery.

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  25. 9.7/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Home Before Nightfall

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    S28:E13

    Bob Ross takes you to a meadow where evening breezes blow upon soft grasses and where you feel warmth from a rustic little cabin.

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  26. 9.7/10(85 votes)

    #25 - Wilderness Day

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    S31:E13

    Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful mead and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross’ painting technique.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
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Best Episodes Summary

"Nature's Edge" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting". It scored 9.8/10 based on 49 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".