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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!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 7 - Wilderness Cabin
    5.6/10(35 votes)
    S21:E7

    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:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 1 - Valley View
    5.5/10(34 votes)
    S21:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 4 - Serenity
    5.3/10(30 votes)
    S21:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 6 - Mountain Rhapsody
    5.0/10(30 votes)
    S21:E6

    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:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 10 - Blue Winter
    5.0/10(28 votes)
    S21:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 3 - Royal Majesty
    4.9/10(28 votes)
    S21:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 2 - Tranquil Dawn
    4.8/10(29 votes)
    S21:E2

    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:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 5 - Cabin at Trail's End
    4.8/10(28 votes)
    S21:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 8 - By the Sea
    4.7/10(27 votes)
    S21:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 12 - Lone Mountain
    4.6/10(26 votes)
    S21:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 13 - Florida's Glory
    4.5/10(25 votes)
    S21:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 11 - Desert Glow
    4.4/10(27 votes)
    S21:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Joy of Painting Season 21 Episode 9 - Indian Summer
    4.1/10(26 votes)
    S21:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Wilderness Cabin" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 21. It scored 5.6/10 from 35 votes. Directed by Sally Schenck and written by Unknown, it aired on October 17, 1990. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Valley View".