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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 31

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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!

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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  • Wilderness Day
    9.7/10(85)
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    #1 - Wilderness Day

    Season 31 Episode 13

    Aired 5/17/1994

    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: N/A

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  • Balmy Beach
    9.5/10(25)
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    #2 - Balmy Beach

    Season 31 Episode 10

    Aired 4/26/1994

    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: N/A

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  • Tranquility Cove
    9.1/10(25)
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    #3 - Tranquility Cove

    Season 31 Episode 4

    Aired 3/15/1994

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Evergreen Valley
    9.0/10(22)
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    #4 - Evergreen Valley

    Season 31 Episode 9

    Aired 4/19/1994

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Reflections of Calm
    8.9/10(27)
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    #5 - Reflections of Calm

    Season 31 Episode 1

    Aired 2/22/1994

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Before the Snowfall
    8.9/10(29)
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    #6 - Before the Snowfall

    Season 31 Episode 2

    Aired 3/1/1994

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • View from Clear Creek
    8.9/10(21)
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    #7 - View from Clear Creek

    Season 31 Episode 6

    Aired 3/29/1994

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Trail's End
    8.9/10(19)
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    #8 - Trail's End

    Season 31 Episode 8

    Aired 4/12/1994

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Cabin in the Hollow
    8.7/10(25)
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    #9 - Cabin in the Hollow

    Season 31 Episode 5

    Aired 3/22/1994

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Lake at the Ridge
    8.7/10(24)
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    #10 - Lake at the Ridge

    Season 31 Episode 11

    Aired 5/3/1994

    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: N/A

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  • In the Midst of Winter
    8.6/10(24)
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    #11 - In the Midst of Winter

    Season 31 Episode 12

    Aired 5/10/1994

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Bridge to Autumn
    8.5/10(22)
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    #12 - Bridge to Autumn

    Season 31 Episode 7

    Aired 4/5/1994

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Winding Stream
    8.3/10(24)
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    #13 - Winding Stream

    Season 31 Episode 3

    Aired 3/8/1994

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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Season 31 Ratings Summary

"Wilderness Day" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 31. It scored 9.7/10 based on 85 votes. Directed by Sally Schenck and written by N/A, it aired on 5/17/1994. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Balmy Beach".