8.6/1022 votes#1 - Mystic Mountain
Season 20 Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/1990
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/1014 votes
#2 - New Day's Dawn
Season 20 Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/1990
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.4/1022 votes
#3 - Winter in Pastel
Season 20 Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/1990
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: N/A
- 8.7/1012 votes
#4 - Hazy Day
Season 20 Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/1990
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1010 votes
#5 - Divine Elegance
Season 20 Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/1990
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: N/A
- 8.0/1033 votes
#6 - Cliffside
Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/1990
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1014 votes
#7 - Autumn Fantasy
Season 20 Episode 7 - Aired 5/16/1990
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: N/A
- 7.6/1013 votes
#8 - The Old Oak Tree
Season 20 Episode 8 - Aired 5/23/1990
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1012 votes
#9 - Winter Paradise
Season 20 Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/1990
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1011 votes
#10 - Days Gone By
Season 20 Episode 10 - Aired 6/6/1990
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: N/A
- 8.0/1010 votes
#11 - Change of Seasons
Season 20 Episode 11 - Aired 6/13/1990
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: N/A
- 8.4/108 votes
#12 - Hidden Delight
Season 20 Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/1990
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.8/1016 votes
#13 - Double Take
Season 20 Episode 13 - Aired 6/27/1990
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: N/A
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!
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 20 Ratings Summary
"Mystic Mountain" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 20. It scored 8.6/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/4/1990. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "New Day's Dawn".