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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!

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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Walk in the Woods" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/11/1983. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Mt. McKinley".

  • A Walk in the Woods
    9.2/10113 votes

    #1 - A Walk in the Woods

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/1983

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mt. McKinley
    9.4/1082 votes

    #2 - Mt. McKinley

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1983

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ebony Sunset
    9.3/1071 votes

    #3 - Ebony Sunset

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Winter Mist
    9.2/1066 votes

    #4 - Winter Mist

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quiet Stream
    9.2/1065 votes

    #5 - Quiet Stream

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Winter Moon
    9.5/1065 votes

    #6 - Winter Moon

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Autumn Mountain
    9.4/1059 votes

    #7 - Autumn Mountain

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Peaceful Valley
    9.5/1058 votes

    #8 - Peaceful Valley

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seascape
    9.4/1060 votes

    #9 - Seascape

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mountain Lake
    9.5/1059 votes

    #10 - Mountain Lake

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Winter Glow
    9.5/1058 votes

    #11 - Winter Glow

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Snow Fall
    9.5/1059 votes

    #12 - Snow Fall

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Final Reflections
    9.6/1067 votes

    #13 - Final Reflections

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/1983

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A