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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 2 - Mountain Reflections
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    S12:E2

    With his trusty brushes, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 4 - Bright Autumn Trees
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    S12:E4

    A real viewer favorite, Bob Ross teaches us how to capture the exciting colors of autumn with trees, trees and trees galore!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 8 - Evening Waterfall
    7.7/10(60 votes)

    S12:E8

    Bob Ross shares with us a truly unique ‘frame’ idea as he creates a fantastic river with rapids on black canvas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 12 - Mountain in an Oval
    7.7/10(58 votes)

    S12:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 9 - Tropical Seascape
    7.6/10(59 votes)

    S12:E9

    Palm trees sway in the warm breeze as Bob Ross teaches us to paint a beautiful, sunny exotic little ocean masterpiece.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 6 - Steep Mountains
    7.5/10(56 votes)

    S12:E6

    In this painting, Bob Ross presents a most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by the cove.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 7 - Quiet Mountains River
    7.5/10(59 votes)

    S12:E7

    So quickly, Bob Ross paints this beautiful and peaceful mountain valley – so many layers and layers on the canvas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 10 - Mountain at Sunset
    7.5/10(63 votes)

    S12:E10

    Spend a half-hour with Bob Ross as he demonstrates the creation of the perfect brown-toned mountain scene – warm and wonderful!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 13 - Winter Mountain
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    S12:E13

    Bob Ross’ icy-blue mountains, evergreens and lacy-like bush clusters capture the mood of a cold snowy day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 1 - Golden Knoll
    7.4/10(59 votes)

    S12:E1

    Bob Ross paints a beautiful monochromatic scene with delicate leafless trees and rich grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 3 - Secluded Mountain
    7.4/10(59 votes)

    S12:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 5 - Black Seascape
    7.4/10(64 votes)

    S12:E5

    Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this moonlit setting – see what a simple black canvas can do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 12 Episode 11 - Soft Mountain Glow
    7.4/10(59 votes)

    S12:E11

    Bob Ross’ project for today is an almost feathery, tranquil landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Mountain Reflections" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 12. It scored 7.7/10 from 59 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 6, 1987.