The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 17

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   4.6/10(21 votes)

   #1 - Golden Mist Oval

   S17:E11/4/1989

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

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   4.4/10(21 votes)

   #2 - The Old Home Place

   S17:E21/11/1989

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

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   4.9/10(21 votes)

   #3 - Soothing Vista

   S17:E31/18/1989

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

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   5.2/10(23 votes)

   #4 - Stormy Seas

   S17:E41/25/1989

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

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   4.7/10(20 votes)

   #5 - Country Time

   S17:E52/1/1989

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

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   4.5/10(20 votes)

   #6 - A Mild Winter's Day

   S17:E62/8/1989

   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.

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   4.4/10(19 votes)

   #7 - Spectacular Waterfall

   S17:E72/15/1989

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

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   4.8/10(21 votes)

   #8 - View from the Park

   S17:E82/22/1989

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

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   4.2/10(19 votes)

   #9 - Lake View

   S17:E93/1/1989

   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.

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    4.5/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Old Country Mill

    S17:E103/8/1989

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

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    4.2/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Morning Walk

    S17:E113/15/1989

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

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    4.4/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Nature's Splendor

    S17:E123/22/1989

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

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    4.0/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Mountain Beauty

    S17:E133/29/1989

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

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