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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 21

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 21!

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...
Genres:FamilyDocumentary
Network:PBS
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Avg. Rating
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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Valley View" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 21. It scored 8.9/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/5/1990. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Tranquil Dawn".

  • Valley View
    8.9/1018 votes

    #1 - Valley View

    Season 21 Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/1990

    This beautiful lake in the glen will leave you fully rested and at peace with the world; Bob Ross creates a quiet mountain masterpiece.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tranquil Dawn
    7.4/1014 votes

    #2 - Tranquil Dawn

    Season 21 Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/1990

    Join Bob Ross on a warm winter morning, the surroundings still undisturbed by Nature’s little creatures; enjoy the freshness of a new day not yet awake.

    Director: Sally Schenck

    Writer: N/A

  • Royal Majesty
    8.3/1012 votes

    #3 - Royal Majesty

    Season 21 Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/1990

    Travel with Bob Ross to a secluded waterfall deep in the mountains, standing tall and proud. This magnificent scene instills comfort and joy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Serenity
    8.5/1014 votes

    #4 - Serenity

    Season 21 Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/1990

    Breaking the silence of a misty morning is a rippling brook through the forest. Join Bob Ross as he takes you to this favorite escape.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cabin at Trail's End
    7.4/1013 votes

    #5 - Cabin at Trail's End

    Season 21 Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/1990

    Take a leisurely hike down a weathered pathway with Bob Ross and happen upon an old cabin; create a beautiful oval painting you can be proud of.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mountain Rhapsody
    7.8/1014 votes

    #6 - Mountain Rhapsody

    Season 21 Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/1990

    Experience the blissful pleasure of the coldest season under a splendid pastel sky with Bob Ross; enjoy this fabulous mountain masterpiece.

    Director: Sally Schenck

    Writer: N/A

  • Wilderness Cabin
    8.1/1019 votes

    #7 - Wilderness Cabin

    Season 21 Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/1990

    Paint along with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a secluded log home with only quiet pond and rustic trees for companionship.

    Director: Sally Schenck

    Writer: N/A

  • By the Sea
    9.2/1012 votes

    #8 - By the Sea

    Season 21 Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/1990

    Come visit the coast with Bob Ross and paint a glorious ocean-scape; enjoy the solitude and gentle rhythm of the waves caressing the shoreline.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Indian Summer
    8.0/108 votes

    #9 - Indian Summer

    Season 21 Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/1990

    Paint along with Bob Ross and discover what autumn beauty unfolds as those exotic orange and gold colors appear on canvas.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blue Winter
    8.7/1012 votes

    #10 - Blue Winter

    Season 21 Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/1990

    Travel with Bob Ross to the middle of winter, where shades of indigo create the stark reality of the season. You’d better bundle up for this one!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Desert Glow
    7.8/1010 votes

    #11 - Desert Glow

    Season 21 Episode 11 - Aired 11/14/1990

    Follow along with Bob Ross as he takes you into the incredible beauty of the dry lands. A unique oval painting for beginners and accomplished artists as well.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lone Mountain
    8.3/109 votes

    #12 - Lone Mountain

    Season 21 Episode 12 - Aired 11/21/1990

    Travel with Bob Ross and enjoy a spectacular view -- this painting presents a fabulous lesson in creating rugged and rocky natural surfaces.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Florida's Glory
    8.4/108 votes

    #13 - Florida's Glory

    Season 21 Episode 13 - Aired 11/28/1990

    Bob Ross presents an intriguing painting with an outline of the ‘sunshine state’, and then creates a lovely beach setting within the borders.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A