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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 17

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 17!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 4 - Stormy Seas
    4.7/10(27 votes)

    S17:E4

    Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 3 - Soothing Vista
    4.3/10(25 votes)

    S17:E3

    Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 8 - View from the Park
    4.3/10(25 votes)

    S17:E8

    A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 1 - Golden Mist Oval
    4.2/10(25 votes)

    S17:E1

    Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 5 - Country Time
    4.2/10(24 votes)

    S17:E5

    Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 2 - The Old Home Place
    4.0/10(25 votes)

    S17:E2

    Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 6 - A Mild Winter's Day
    4.0/10(24 votes)

    S17:E6

    Winter scenes don’t have to be cold! With a touch of the sun’s warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 10 - Old Country Mill
    4.0/10(27 votes)

    S17:E10

    Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 7 - Spectacular Waterfall
    3.9/10(23 votes)

    S17:E7

    Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 12 - Nature's Splendor
    3.9/10(24 votes)

    S17:E12

    Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 9 - Lake View
    3.7/10(23 votes)

    S17:E9

    For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 11 - Morning Walk
    3.7/10(22 votes)

    S17:E11

    Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 13 - Mountain Beauty
    3.5/10(22 votes)

    S17:E13

    Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Stormy Seas" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 17. It scored 4.7/10 from 27 votes. Directed by Sally Schenck and written by Unknown, it aired on January 25, 1989. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Soothing Vista".