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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 31

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 31 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 31!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 13 - Wilderness Day
    8.3/10(116 votes)

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    Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful mead and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross’ painting technique.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 12 - In the Midst of Winter
    6.2/10(45 votes)

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    It’s a cold, cold winter day but Bob Ross offers a warm and roomy barn as refuge from the snowy blanket covering the farm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 2 - Before the Snowfall
    6.1/10(46 votes)

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    Bob Ross invites you to experience the anticipation of winter’s white blanket, moving in to create a soft, delicate draping of the cabin landscape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 10 - Balmy Beach
    6.1/10(42 votes)

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    Bob Ross invites you for a walk on the shore; soothing waves rolling in from the sea to the plam trees – all in a delightful seashell shape on canvas.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 1 - Reflections of Calm
    5.9/10(45 votes)

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    Bob Ross takes you to a beautiful lake in high country -- catch a glimpse of magnificent mountains, images echoed in the crystal clear water below.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 4 - Tranquility Cove
    5.8/10(42 votes)

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    As the foliage reaches its peak of autumn beauty, experience the tranquility of nice meadow, pond and happy birch trees – all painted the Bob Ross way!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 5 - Cabin in the Hollow
    5.6/10(42 votes)

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    Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes – all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 11 - Lake at the Ridge
    5.6/10(43 votes)

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    Guest artist Steve Ross extends an invitation to join him on the banks of a crystal loch for a view of majestic mountain peaks.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 3 - Winding Stream
    5.4/10(40 votes)

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    Join Bob Ross for a stroll down yonder by the river, relax in the serenity of an expansive yet quiet sky with proud evergreens looking on.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 7 - Bridge to Autumn
    5.3/10(38 votes)

    S31:E7

    Take a drive into the country with Bob Ross and pass through an old covered bridge into a landscape bursting with soft fall foliage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 9 - Evergreen Valley
    5.3/10(39 votes)

    S31:E9

    Drive through mountain country with Bob Ross and happen upon a ridge of thick, rich evergreens gracing the hollow below.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 6 - View from Clear Creek
    5.2/10(38 votes)

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    Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 8 - Trail's End
    5.0/10(36 votes)

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    In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 31 Ratings Summary

"Wilderness Day" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 31. It scored 8.3/10 from 116 votes. Directed by Sally Schenck and written by Unknown, it aired on May 17, 1994. This episode is rated 2.1 points higher than the second-best, "In the Midst of Winter".