The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 18

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   4.5/10(20 votes)

   #1 - Half-Oval Vignette

   S18:E17/5/1989

   Bob Ross illustrates the illusion of infinity as mountain and water fade into the distance, created in a lovely half-oval painting.

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   4.2/10(22 votes)

   #2 - Absolutely Autumn

   S18:E27/12/1989

   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.

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   4.9/10(20 votes)

   #3 - Mountain Seclusion

   S18:E37/19/1989

   Travel to a lonely hidden cabin in the frozen mountainous north country with Bob Ross -- another black canvas masterpiece to fall in love with.

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   4.5/10(19 votes)

   #4 - Crimson Oval

   S18:E47/26/1989

   Shades of luscious red, lavender and gold surround a bubbling brook flowing through a serene oval painting by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.

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   4.4/10(19 votes)

   #5 - Autumn Exhibition

   S18:E58/2/1989

   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.

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   4.6/10(21 votes)

   #6 - Majestic Peaks

   S18:E68/9/1989

   Join Bob Ross as he paints some of Nature’s most awesome creations – magnificent snow-covered mountains! Beauty you just have to experience.

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   4.4/10(19 votes)

   #7 - Golden Morning Mist

   S18:E78/16/1989

   Stroll into the quiet stillness of early daybreak with Bob Ross as he captures the essence of a sun shrouded forest on canvas.

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   4.7/10(22 votes)

   #8 - Winter Lace

   S18:E88/23/1989

   Snow-covered trees and shrubs appear to be dressed in finest lace among the soft glows of winter. A unique Bob Ross painting!

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   4.7/10(20 votes)

   #9 - Seascape Fantasy

   S18:E98/30/1989

   Such magnificence in sky and sea! Watch the creative brushes of Bob Ross as he paints an ocean view of incredible beauty.

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    4.3/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Double Oval Stream

    S18:E109/6/1989

    Bob Ross creates a gentle brook flowing from one oval to another, under the protective branches and foliage of stately birch trees.

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    4.4/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Enchanted Forest

    S18:E119/13/1989

    Enjoy this fascinating experience of watching Bob Ross bring these deep dark woods alive; incredible magic on a partial black canvas.

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    4.3/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Southwest Serenity

    S18:E129/20/1989

    Drink in the astonishing beauty of a spectacular desert as you ride down a well traveled road with the amazing brushes of Bob Ross.

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    4.8/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Rippling Waters

    S18:E139/27/1989

    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.

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