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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 3 - Mountain Seclusion
    4.3/10(24 votes)

    S18:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 8 - Winter Lace
    4.3/10(26 votes)

    S18:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 5 - Autumn Exhibition
    4.2/10(25 votes)

    S18:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 6 - Majestic Peaks
    4.2/10(25 votes)

    S18:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 7 - Golden Morning Mist
    4.2/10(24 votes)

    S18:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 9 - Seascape Fantasy
    4.2/10(24 votes)

    S18:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 1 - Half-Oval Vignette
    4.0/10(24 votes)

    S18:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 4 - Crimson Oval
    4.0/10(23 votes)

    S18:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 12 - Southwest Serenity
    4.0/10(24 votes)

    S18:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 11 - Enchanted Forest
    3.9/10(23 votes)

    S18:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 13 - Rippling Waters
    3.9/10(23 votes)

    S18:E13

    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:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 10 - Double Oval Stream
    3.8/10(24 votes)

    S18:E10

    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:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 2 - Absolutely Autumn
    3.4/10(27 votes)

    S18:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Mountain Seclusion" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 18. It scored 4.3/10 from 24 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 19, 1989.