9.4/1056 votes#1 - Mountain Retreat
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1984
Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer getaway with rugged brown peaks, clear blue waters and a cozy little cabin too.
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9.2/1057 votes#2 - Blue Moon
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1984
Breathtaking skies, bending palms and waves that accentuate the cool night breeze. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Bob Ross.
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9.4/1052 votes#3 - Bubbling Stream
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1984
In the midst of the forest flows a stream that splashes and trickles endlessly along – Bob Ross depicts the true beauty of nature.
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9.2/1058 votes#4 - Winter Night
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/1984
Bob Ross captures the stillness of cold darkness and rests a cozy little cabin atop a snow covered hill – a real black canvas favorite.
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9.2/1051 votes#5 - Distant Hills
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1984
Far, far away there rests a mountain nestled in misty clouds and foothills. Bob Ross creates a scene using soft, brilliant colors.
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9.2/1053 votes#6 - Covered Bridge
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/1984
Enjoy this Bob Ross scene that includes luxurious green foliage and an old weathered trestle-bridge placed lovingly amongst all the beauty.
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9.1/1056 votes#7 - Quiet Inlet
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1984
Sneak away into the sounds of quiet waters, velvety green shrubs and distance foothills. Bob Ross creates a perfect scene of relaxation.
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9.3/1053 votes#8 - Night Light
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/1984
In this dark breathtaking scene, Bob Ross creates an almost calm night with waves crashing against rocks and protective lighthouse.
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9.4/1052 votes#9 - The Old Mill
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 2/29/1984
Journey into the country with Bob Ross and watch how he creates this magnificent painting by adding a large old mill into the heart of the forest.
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9.4/1060 votes#10 - Campfire
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/1984
In this one-of-a-kind masterpiece, Bob Ross paints a vibrant golden red glow, complete with cowboy restin’ a while by the cracklin’ flames.
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9.4/1051 votes#11 - Rustic Barn
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/1984
A beautiful fall scene -- Bob Ross uses the colors of nature to settle an old worn-down farm building into soft golden grassy bushes and trees.
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9.4/1051 votes#12 - Hidden Lake
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/1984
Beneath a soft purple mountain range, lots of trees and bushes surround a secret little lake, as only Bob Ross can create on canvas.
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9.4/1050 votes#13 - Peaceful Waters
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/1984
Talented guest artist Steve Ross creates clear blue skies, an almighty mountain and lake lined generously with trees and bushes.
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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 3
Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 3!
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 3 Ratings Summary
"Mountain Retreat" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 3. It scored 9.4/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/4/1984. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Blue Moon".