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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 20

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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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  • Winter in Pastel
    9.4/10(22)
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    #1 - 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

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  • New Day's Dawn
    9.0/10(14)
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    #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

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  • Double Take
    8.8/10(16)
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    #3 - 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

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  • Hazy Day
    8.7/10(12)
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    #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

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  • Mystic Mountain
    8.6/10(22)
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    #5 - 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

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  • Hidden Delight
    8.4/10(8)
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    #6 - 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

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  • Divine Elegance
    8.3/10(10)
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    #7 - 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

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  • Cliffside
    8.0/10(33)
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    #8 - 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

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  • Change of Seasons
    8.0/10(10)
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    #9 - 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

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  • Winter Paradise
    7.9/10(12)
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    #10 - 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

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  • Autumn Fantasy
    7.8/10(14)
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    #11 - 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

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  • The Old Oak Tree
    7.6/10(13)
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    #12 - 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

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  • Days Gone By
    7.5/10(11)
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    #13 - 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

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Winter in Pastel" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 20. It scored 9.4/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Sally Schenck and written by N/A, it aired on 4/18/1990. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "New Day's Dawn".