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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 4

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 4!

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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 could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 1 - Purple Splendor
    9.2/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Purple Splendor

    S4:E1

    Bob Ross will fascinate you with this crimson winter scene, where cabin and snow are virtually undisturbed and the evergreens are full.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 2 - Tranquil Valley
    9.4/10(51 votes)

    #2 - Tranquil Valley

    S4:E2

    Envision yourself in a world of purple mountain tops and glistening waters that reflect the glowing sky; a magical Bob Ross scene!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 3 - Majestic Mountains
    9.5/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Majestic Mountains

    S4:E3

    On a clear day Bob Ross creates an almighty mountain captured by a clear blue sky – another spectacular masterpiece on canvas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 4 - Winter Sawscape
    9.2/10(52 votes)

    #4 - Winter Sawscape

    S4:E4

    Something new and different -- paint a wintry country scene on a wooden sawblade with guest artist Dorothy Dent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 5 - Evening Seascape
    9.2/10(56 votes)

    #5 - Evening Seascape

    S4:E5

    Feel the cool breeze and admire the beauty of turbulent waves, jagged cliffs and dark night skies -- Bob Ross paints a west coast seascape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 6 - Warm Summer Day
    9.2/10(55 votes)

    #6 - Warm Summer Day

    S4:E6

    Grab a cold lemonade and follow along with Bob Ross as he leads you through wooded beauty into a hot summer swimming spot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 7 - Cabin in the Woods
    9.4/10(57 votes)

    #7 - Cabin in the Woods

    S4:E7

    Enjoy the peacefulness of the calm evening as you take a walk with Bob Ross through the enchanted timber lands just before nightfall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 8 - Wetlands
    9.6/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Wetlands

    S4:E8

    Feel the warm swampy air and admire the overgrown trees with hanging Spanish moss and velvety bushes … all Bob Ross style of course!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 9 - Cool Waters
    9.7/10(54 votes)

    #9 - Cool Waters

    S4:E9

    Bob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 10 - Quiet Woods
    9.5/10(51 votes)

    #10 - Quiet Woods

    S4:E10

    Bob Ross takes you on a journey through the majestic forest where you can smell the sweet aroma of pines and taste cool mist in the air.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 11 - Northwest Majesty
    9.6/10(49 votes)

    #11 - Northwest Majesty

    S4:E11

    Tall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 12 - Autumn Days
    9.7/10(56 votes)

    #12 - Autumn Days

    S4:E12

    In the still of the night, trees reflect off the glistening pond and cool breeze of blows as Bob Ross takes you on this black canvas adventure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Joy of Painting Season 4 Episode 13 - Mountain Challenge
    9.3/10(53 votes)

    #13 - Mountain Challenge

    S4:E13

    Here it is! Impressive skies, misty waters and snowy mountains – completed by Bob Ross using just his specially designed painting knife!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Purple Splendor" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 4. It scored 9.2/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/5/1984. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Tranquil Valley".