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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 1

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 1!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 2 - Mt. McKinley
    8.9/10(115 votes)
    S1:E2

    This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 1 - A Walk in the Woods
    8.6/10(151 votes)
    S1:E1

    Bob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 12 - Snow Fall
    8.0/10(87 votes)
    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 3 - Ebony Sunset
    7.9/10(103 votes)
    S1:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 4 - Winter Mist
    7.9/10(94 votes)
    S1:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 5 - Quiet Stream
    7.9/10(94 votes)
    S1:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 6 - Winter Moon
    7.9/10(96 votes)
    S1:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 7 - Autumn Mountain
    7.9/10(86 votes)
    S1:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 8 - Peaceful Valley
    7.9/10(87 votes)
    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 10 - Mountain Lake
    7.9/10(88 votes)
    S1:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 13 - Final Reflections
    7.9/10(97 votes)
    S1:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 11 - Winter Glow
    7.8/10(87 votes)
    S1:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episode 9 - Seascape
    7.7/10(89 votes)
    S1:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mt. McKinley" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 1. It scored 8.9/10 from 115 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 11, 1983. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Walk in the Woods".