8.5/1014 votes#1 - Distant Mountains
Season 14 Episode 1 - Aired 12/30/1987
Bob Ross will enchant you as he captures, on the canvas, a bright and cheery mountain scene right out of your dreams.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.2/1011 votes
#2 - Meadow Brook Surprise
Season 14 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/1988
A timid little brook winds its way through a golden grassland created by Bob Ross’ precise, but easy-to-learn technique.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/109 votes
#3 - Mountain Moonlight Oval
Season 14 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/1988
The mysterious night sky is pierced by amazing lunar rays which Bob Ross uses to illuminate a mighty mountain.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.9/1012 votes
#4 - Snowy Solitude
Season 14 Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/1988
A snow-covered winter fantasy land seems so real, and Bob Ross shows you how easy his special painting technique can be.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.9/1012 votes
#5 - Mountain River
Season 14 Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/1988
Faraway peaks appear to almost float amongst the clouds as Bob Ross creates a gently flowing river splashing into the foreground.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.4/1010 votes
#6 - Graceful Mountains
Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/1988
Get caught up in the magic as you watch Bob Ross produce a snowy summit and beautiful lake surrounded by shades of greenery.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1011 votes
#7 - Windy Waves
Season 14 Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/1988
Bob Ross creates palm trees that yield to stiff sea breezes as a sky of ominous clouds loom in the background.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.2/109 votes
#8 - On a Clear Day
Season 14 Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/1988
Bob Ross’ striking color contrasts create a scene that appears to thaw under the bright sun of a late winter’s day.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/1010 votes
#9 - Riverside Escape Oval
Season 14 Episode 9 - Aired 2/24/1988
Share the excitement of discovering a path leading to the edge of a quiet river – in an oval! – with favorite painter Bob Ross.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/1011 votes
#10 - Surprising Falls
Season 14 Episode 10 - Aired 3/2/1988
Guest painter Steve Ross enhances the beauty of this lovely mountain scene with a splashing waterfall amidst lovely fall foliage.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/108 votes
#11 - Shadow Pond
Season 14 Episode 11 - Aired 3/9/1988
Bob Ross chooses to make a pond in the middle of a darkened forest the subject of today’s mood-evoking creation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1011 votes
#12 - Misty Forest Oval
Season 14 Episode 12 - Aired 3/16/1988
The delicate use of beautiful shades of lavender and green makes this glimpse inside a forest, with Bob Ross, an enjoyable challenge.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1010 votes
#13 - Natural Wonder
Season 14 Episode 13 - Aired 3/23/1988
Bob Ross combines the simple elements of a sky, a mountain, and a lake to produce this ultra-soft tribute to nature.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 14
Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 14 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 14!
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Season 14 Ratings Summary
"Distant Mountains" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 14. It scored 8.5/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/30/1987. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Meadow Brook Surprise".