The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 16

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.5/10(15 votes)

   #1 - Two Seasons

   S16:E17/17/1988

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

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   6.2/10(13 votes)

   #2 - Nestled Cabin

   S16:E27/24/1988

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

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   6.9/10(15 votes)

   #3 - Wintertime Discovery

   S16:E37/31/1988

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

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   6.7/10(13 votes)

   #4 - Mountain Mirage Wood Shape

   S16:E48/7/1988

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

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   6.5/10(14 votes)

   #5 - Double Oval Fantasy

   S16:E58/14/1988

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

   Director:Sally Schenck

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   6.7/10(16 votes)

   #6 - Contemplative Lady

   S16:E68/21/1988

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

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7. 

   6.3/10(14 votes)

   #7 - Deep Woods

   S16:E78/28/1988

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

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   6.1/10(12 votes)

   #8 - High Tide

   S16:E89/4/1988

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

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   5.7/10(15 votes)

   #9 - Barn in Snow Oval

   S16:E99/11/1988

   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!

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    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #10 - That Time of Year

    S16:E109/18/1988

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

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    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Waterfall Wonder

    S16:E119/25/1988

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

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    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Mighty Mountain Lake

    S16:E1210/2/1988

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

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    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Wooded Stream Oval

    S16:E1310/9/1988

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

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