8.0/108 votes#1 - Half-Oval Vignette
Season 18 Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/1989
Bob Ross illustrates the illusion of infinity as mountain and water fade into the distance, created in a lovely half-oval painting.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/109 votes
#2 - Absolutely Autumn
Season 18 Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/1989
Rich, soft colors prove that fall has arrived! Join Bob Ross as he paints a quiet pond and surrounding foliage preparing themselves for a season of slumber.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/109 votes
#3 - Mountain Seclusion
Season 18 Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/1989
Travel to a lonely hidden cabin in the frozen mountainous north country with Bob Ross -- another black canvas masterpiece to fall in love with.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#4 - Crimson Oval
Season 18 Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/1989
Shades of luscious red, lavender and gold surround a bubbling brook flowing through a serene oval painting by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- NaN/100 votes
#5 - Autumn Exhibition
Season 18 Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/1989
Enjoy a casual stroll down the pathway overlooking a quiet pond and breathe in the cool crisp fall air! Bob Ross takes you through this magnificent season.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/1010 votes
#6 - Majestic Peaks
Season 18 Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/1989
Join Bob Ross as he paints some of Nature’s most awesome creations – magnificent snow-covered mountains! Beauty you just have to experience.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/108 votes
#7 - Golden Morning Mist
Season 18 Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/1989
Stroll into the quiet stillness of early daybreak with Bob Ross as he captures the essence of a sun shrouded forest on canvas.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1011 votes
#8 - Winter Lace
Season 18 Episode 8 - Aired 8/23/1989
Snow-covered trees and shrubs appear to be dressed in finest lace among the soft glows of winter. A unique Bob Ross painting!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/109 votes
#9 - Seascape Fantasy
Season 18 Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/1989
Such magnificence in sky and sea! Watch the creative brushes of Bob Ross as he paints an ocean view of incredible beauty.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/109 votes
#10 - Double Oval Stream
Season 18 Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/1989
Bob Ross creates a gentle brook flowing from one oval to another, under the protective branches and foliage of stately birch trees.
Director: Sally Schenck
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/108 votes
#11 - Enchanted Forest
Season 18 Episode 11 - Aired 9/13/1989
Enjoy this fascinating experience of watching Bob Ross bring these deep dark woods alive; incredible magic on a partial black canvas.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/108 votes
#12 - Southwest Serenity
Season 18 Episode 12 - Aired 9/20/1989
Drink in the astonishing beauty of a spectacular desert as you ride down a well traveled road with the amazing brushes of Bob Ross.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/109 votes
#13 - Rippling Waters
Season 18 Episode 13 - Aired 9/27/1989
A gentle bubbling stream in the midst of the forest – Bob Ross invites you to share the serenity of Nature’s escape with this delightful painting.
Director: Sally Schenck
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 18
Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 18!
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 18 Ratings Summary
"Half-Oval Vignette" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 18. It scored 8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/5/1989. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Absolutely Autumn".