9.3/1042 votes#1 - Golden Knoll
Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 4/29/1987
Bob Ross paints a beautiful monochromatic scene with delicate leafless trees and rich grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.8/1039 votes
#2 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.3/1042 votes
#3 - Secluded Mountain
Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 5/13/1987
Spend a relaxing half-hour with Bob Ross as he paints a mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, crystal lake and rocky banks.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.6/1040 votes
#4 - Bright Autumn Trees
Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 5/20/1987
A real viewer favorite, Bob Ross teaches us how to capture the exciting colors of autumn with trees, trees and trees galore!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/1046 votes
#5 - Black Seascape
Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 5/27/1987
Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this moonlit setting – see what a simple black canvas can do.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.5/1039 votes
#6 - Steep Mountains
Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 6/3/1987
In this painting, Bob Ross presents a most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by the cove.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.3/1042 votes
#7 - Quiet Mountains River
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 6/10/1987
So quickly, Bob Ross paints this beautiful and peaceful mountain valley – so many layers and layers on the canvas.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.6/1042 votes
#8 - Evening Waterfall
Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 6/17/1987
Bob Ross shares with us a truly unique ‘frame’ idea as he creates a fantastic river with rapids on black canvas.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.5/1042 votes
#9 - Tropical Seascape
Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 6/24/1987
Palm trees sway in the warm breeze as Bob Ross teaches us to paint a beautiful, sunny exotic little ocean masterpiece.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.4/1043 votes
#10 - Mountain at Sunset
Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 7/1/1987
Spend a half-hour with Bob Ross as he demonstrates the creation of the perfect brown-toned mountain scene – warm and wonderful!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.4/1041 votes
#11 - Soft Mountain Glow
Season 12 Episode 11 - Aired 7/8/1987
Bob Ross’ project for today is an almost feathery, tranquil landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.7/1039 votes
#12 - Mountain in an Oval
Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 7/15/1987
Watch as Bob Ross treats us to a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval – with bountiful foliage and bushes bursting out!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.3/1042 votes
#13 - Winter Mountain
Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 7/22/1987
Bob Ross’ icy-blue mountains, evergreens and lacy-like bush clusters capture the mood of a cold snowy day.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 12
Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 12!
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Season 12 Ratings Summary
"Golden Knoll" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 12. It scored 9.3/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/29/1987. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Mountain Reflections".