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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 16

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 16!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 6 - Contemplative Lady
    4.8/10(27 votes)

    S16:E6

    Guest artist John Thamm easily creates a realistic face and head form on a shellacked surface with just a few intriguing strokes.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 1 - Two Seasons
    4.7/10(27 votes)

    S16:E1

    Take a little walk with Bob Ross as he shows you how to create the same mountain landscape setting in both summer and winter!

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 13 - Wooded Stream Oval
    4.7/10(26 votes)

    S16:E13

    Watch and learn as Bob Ross unfolds this beautifully soft wooded scene with gently rippling brook, all inside an oval shape.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 3 - Wintertime Discovery
    4.6/10(26 votes)

    S16:E3

    Imagine stumbling upon this little surprise cabin and shed, nestled in the snow drifts! Bob Ross shows you how easy it is to paint.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 11 - Waterfall Wonder
    4.6/10(26 votes)

    S16:E11

    One of nature’s perfect creations -- the misty, splashing waterfall -- is painted by Bob Ross, in all its magnificent splendor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 5 - Double Oval Fantasy
    4.5/10(26 votes)

    S16:E5

    Bob Ross shows you how two beautiful mountain and evergreen oval scenes can be harmonized into one memorable masterpiece.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 7 - Deep Woods
    4.5/10(26 votes)

    S16:E7

    Bob Ross creates a breathtaking, misty wooded scene with tiny trickling creek that’s fast and easy to recreate.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 4 - Mountain Mirage Wood Shape
    4.3/10(24 votes)

    S16:E4

    Real or imaginary? It doesn’t matter which as Bob Ross captures a great mountain and forest scene on specially cut plywood!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 12 - Mighty Mountain Lake
    4.3/10(25 votes)

    S16:E12

    See the amazing glacier-like peaks Bob Ross creates in this icy panorama; grab your painting knife and do this one too.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 2 - Nestled Cabin
    4.2/10(24 votes)

    S16:E2

    Out of nowhere appears an unexpected find -- a weathered cottage in the deep forest that Bob Ross places there, in an already perfect setting.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 8 - High Tide
    4.2/10(24 votes)

    S16:E8

    Bob Ross’ gentle brush strokes create bending palm trees on the edge of a sea coast, just before the water reaches its high point.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 9 - Barn in Snow Oval
    4.0/10(26 votes)

    S16:E9

    You’ll love this super big snow-bundled country structure by Bob Ross – it’s in an oval, and watch for a little surprise too!

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 10 - That Time of Year
    3.9/10(23 votes)

    S16:E10

    Steve Ross captures a real ‘dreamscape’ on canvas -- soft rolling hills, birch trees and pretty lake; paint along and add your own touches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Contemplative Lady" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 16. It scored 4.8/10 from 27 votes. Directed by Sally Schenck and written by Unknown, it aired on August 21, 1988. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Two Seasons".