9.7/1058 votes#1 - Mountain Waterfall
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/1985
Bob Ross creates a tiny waterfall tucked beside a glassy lake, while surrounded by snowy majestic peaks and distant evergreens.
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9.6/1049 votes#2 - Twilight Meadow
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/1985
Crisp blue sky and lake embrace soft rolling hills and leafy trees – Bob Ross paints the stillness of evening perfectly on black canvas.
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9.7/1045 votes#3 - Mountain Blossoms
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/1985
Guest Artist Dana Jester shares with us the beauty of sweet lavender clusters nestled in the heart of a snowy winter forest.
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9.7/1043 votes#4 - Winter Stillness
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/1985
Ice cold pond, snowy-covered banks, soft hues in the sky … Bob Ross teaches us to admire the simple beauty of nature.
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9.6/1044 votes#5 - Quiet Pond
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/1985
Take a journey with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a shimmering pool gently cradled by a soft, beautiful and bright forest.
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9.7/1044 votes#6 - Ocean Sunrise
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/1985
Watch as the sun comes up into the golden sky and creates an illusion on the calm morning sea in this painting by guest artist Audrey Golden.
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9.7/1046 votes#7 - Bubbling Brook
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/1985
In the evening light Bob Ross creates a fast flowing little waterfall happily running through the lush green meadow grass.
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9.6/1044 votes#8 - Arizona Splendor
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/1985
In this brilliant southwestern scene Bob Ross portrays a unique view of nature with clear blue skies, dry mountains and graceful river.
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9.4/1045 votes#9 - Anatomy of a Wave
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/1985
Guest Artist Joyce Ortner captures the true beauty of the ocean waves, blue and enchanting in this breathtaking seascape masterpiece.
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9.7/1043 votes#10 - The Windmill
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1985
Bob Ross creates a proud strong windmill, standing in watch beside old farm buildings where happy little animals lay still in the night.
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9.8/1052 votes#11 - Autumn Glory
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1985
In this landscape Bob Ross paints a far away mountain snuggled in with bright green trees and bushes mirrored in glistening waters.
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9.4/1044 votes#12 - Indian Girl
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1985
Guest artist Ferne Sirois shares her own Native American heritage in this adorable portrait of a playful, smiling little child.
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9.6/1047 votes#13 - Meadow Stream
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1985
Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer scene today – rushing little riverlet flowing through the luscious greenery of a cabin landscape.
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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 5
Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 5!
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 5 Ratings Summary
"Mountain Waterfall" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 5. It scored 9.7/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/2/1985. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Twilight Meadow".