8.6/1012 votes#1 - Two Seasons
Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/1988
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: N/A
- 8.2/108 votes
#2 - Nestled Cabin
Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/1988
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: N/A
- 8.0/1011 votes
#3 - Wintertime Discovery
Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/1988
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1010 votes
#4 - Mountain Mirage Wood Shape
Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 8/7/1988
Real or imaginary? It doesn’t matter which as Bob Ross captures a great mountain and forest scene on specially cut plywood!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/109 votes
#5 - Double Oval Fantasy
Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/1988
Bob Ross shows you how two beautiful mountain and evergreen oval scenes can be harmonized into one memorable masterpiece.
Director: Sally Schenck
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/109 votes
#6 - Contemplative Lady
Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/1988
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: N/A
- 7.1/1010 votes
#7 - Deep Woods
Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/1988
Bob Ross creates a breathtaking, misty wooded scene with tiny trickling creek that’s fast and easy to recreate.
Director: Sally Schenck
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#8 - High Tide
Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/1988
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: N/A
- 7.2/108 votes
#9 - Barn in Snow Oval
Season 16 Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/1988
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: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#10 - That Time of Year
Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/1988
Steve Ross captures a real ‘dreamscape’ on canvas -- soft rolling hills, birch trees and pretty lake; paint along and add your own touches.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/1010 votes
#11 - Waterfall Wonder
Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/1988
One of nature’s perfect creations -- the misty, splashing waterfall -- is painted by Bob Ross, in all its magnificent splendor.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/1010 votes
#12 - Mighty Mountain Lake
Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/1988
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: N/A
- 8.0/1011 votes
#13 - Wooded Stream Oval
Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 10/9/1988
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: N/A
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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Season 16 Ratings Summary
"Two Seasons" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 16. It scored 8.6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Sally Schenck and written by N/A, it aired on 7/17/1988. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Nestled Cabin".