9.2/1057 votes#1 - Purple Splendor
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/1984
Bob Ross will fascinate you with this crimson winter scene, where cabin and snow are virtually undisturbed and the evergreens are full.
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9.4/1048 votes#2 - Tranquil Valley
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/1984
Envision yourself in a world of purple mountain tops and glistening waters that reflect the glowing sky; a magical Bob Ross scene!
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9.6/1052 votes#3 - Majestic Mountains
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/1984
On a clear day Bob Ross creates an almighty mountain captured by a clear blue sky – another spectacular masterpiece on canvas.
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9.2/1050 votes#4 - Winter Sawscape
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/1984
Something new and different -- paint a wintry country scene on a wooden sawblade with guest artist Dorothy Dent.
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9.3/1054 votes#5 - Evening Seascape
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/1984
Feel the cool breeze and admire the beauty of turbulent waves, jagged cliffs and dark night skies -- Bob Ross paints a west coast seascape.
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9.2/1052 votes#6 - Warm Summer Day
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/1984
Grab a cold lemonade and follow along with Bob Ross as he leads you through wooded beauty into a hot summer swimming spot.
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9.4/1055 votes#7 - Cabin in the Woods
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/1984
Enjoy the peacefulness of the calm evening as you take a walk with Bob Ross through the enchanted timber lands just before nightfall.
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9.6/1051 votes#8 - Wetlands
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/1984
Feel the warm swampy air and admire the overgrown trees with hanging Spanish moss and velvety bushes … all Bob Ross style of course!
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9.7/1050 votes#9 - Cool Waters
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/1984
Bob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.
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9.5/1047 votes#10 - Quiet Woods
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/1984
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.
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9.7/1046 votes#11 - Northwest Majesty
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 11/14/1984
Tall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.
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9.7/1054 votes#12 - Autumn Days
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 11/21/1984
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.
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9.5/1049 votes#13 - Mountain Challenge
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 11/28/1984
Here it is! Impressive skies, misty waters and snowy mountains – completed by Bob Ross using just his specially designed painting knife!
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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!
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 4 Ratings Summary
"Purple Splendor" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 4. It scored 9.2/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/5/1984. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Tranquil Valley".