8.6/1010 votes#1 - Golden Mist Oval
Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1989
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: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#2 - The Old Home Place
Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1989
Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.
Director: Sally Schenck
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#3 - Soothing Vista
Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1989
Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!
Director: Sally Schenck
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1011 votes
#4 - Stormy Seas
Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/1989
Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.
Director: Sally Schenck
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#5 - Country Time
Season 17 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1989
Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#6 - A Mild Winter's Day
Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/1989
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#7 - Spectacular Waterfall
Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1989
Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#8 - View from the Park
Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/1989
A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!
Director: Sally Schenck
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#9 - Lake View
Season 17 Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/1989
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1011 votes
#10 - Old Country Mill
Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/1989
Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/108 votes
#11 - Morning Walk
Season 17 Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/1989
Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#12 - Nature's Splendor
Season 17 Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/1989
Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#13 - Mountain Beauty
Season 17 Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/1989
Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross...
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Season 17 Ratings Summary
"Golden Mist Oval" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 17. It scored 8.6/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Sally Schenck and written by N/A, it aired on 1/4/1989. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "The Old Home Place".