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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!

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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  1. 8.6/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Golden Mist Oval

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    S17:E1

    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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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.2/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Morning Walk

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    S17:E11

    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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    Director:N/A
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  3. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Stormy Seas

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    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.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.0/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Old Country Mill

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    S17:E10

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

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    Director:N/A
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    #5 - The Old Home Place

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    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.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:N/A
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    #6 - Soothing Vista

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    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!

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:N/A
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    #7 - Country Time

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    S17:E5

    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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    #8 - A Mild Winter's Day

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    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.

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    #9 - Spectacular Waterfall

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    S17:E7

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

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    #10 - View from the Park

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    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!

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:N/A
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    #11 - Lake View

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    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.

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    #12 - Nature's Splendor

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    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!

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    #13 - Mountain Beauty

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    S17:E13

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

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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 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Morning Walk".