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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 20

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 6 - Cliffside
    6.3/10(47 votes)

    S20:E6

    Under the most glorious of skies, enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing and splashing upon the surrounding rocks and cliffs – Bob Ross style!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 3 - Winter in Pastel
    6.2/10(37 votes)

    S20:E3

    Lovely soft colors flow from the magnificent brushes of Bob Ross in this lovely warm winter painting … don’t miss seeing this pretty scene unfold.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 1 - Mystic Mountain
    5.9/10(37 votes)

    S20:E1

    Join Bob Ross as he paints a lovely scenic mountain surrounded by quiet, soft, misty foothills – a beautiful painting that even a beginner can do with ease!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 13 - Double Take
    5.3/10(32 votes)

    S20:E13

    Bob Ross presents a really unique idea using black gesso -- two lovely paintings in one -- summer and winter scenes overlapping on the same canvas!

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 2 - New Day's Dawn
    5.1/10(30 votes)

    S20:E2

    Visit a quaint little home with Bob Ross and experience the beauty of tender morn in the stillness of the forest; what a delightful painting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 7 - Autumn Fantasy
    5.1/10(29 votes)

    S20:E7

    A painting to reflect the essence of fall, bursting forth in a profusion of brilliant colors as Bob Ross creates a haven of tranquility on canvas.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 9 - Winter Paradise
    5.0/10(28 votes)

    S20:E9

    Bob Ross creates a spectacular warm winter painting where snow-covered mountains, trees and bushes lend an alluring sense of beauty in an oval.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 4 - Hazy Day
    4.9/10(27 votes)

    S20:E4

    Pick up your brushes and paint along with Bob Ross – he creates a beautiful, rocky stream gently rippling through the forest mist in an oval.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 8 - The Old Oak Tree
    4.8/10(28 votes)

    S20:E8

    Join Bob Ross today as he paints a huge, single stately oak, just on the edge of the forest, its spreading branches and foliage providing comfort and shelter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 5 - Divine Elegance
    4.7/10(26 votes)

    S20:E5

    Bob Ross creates a spectacular mountain scene in a faux matte; a real masterpiece cleverly framed in an intriguing new idea!

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 10 - Days Gone By
    4.5/10(26 votes)

    S20:E10

    Travel down an abandoned road with Bob Ross and stumble upon an old weathered barn that has seen better days – what dreams are made of.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 11 - Change of Seasons
    4.3/10(24 votes)

    S20:E11

    Colors transforming, cool breezes and rushing waters – Bob Ross lets his paint brushes do all the talking in the magnificent mountain scene.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 20 Episode 12 - Hidden Delight
    4.2/10(24 votes)

    S20:E12

    Happen upon this sweet cabin in the woods; Bob Ross paints a time-forgotten treasure that comes to life in a soft, warm landscape scene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Cliffside" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 20. It scored 6.3/10 from 47 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 9, 1990. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Winter in Pastel".