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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 5

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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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  • Autumn Glory
    9.8/10(52)
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    #1 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Mountain Waterfall
    9.7/10(58)
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    #2 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Mountain Blossoms
    9.7/10(45)
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Winter Stillness
    9.7/10(43)
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Ocean Sunrise
    9.7/10(44)
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Bubbling Brook
    9.7/10(46)
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    #6 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Windmill
    9.7/10(43)
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    #7 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Twilight Meadow
    9.6/10(49)
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    #8 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Quiet Pond
    9.6/10(44)
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    #9 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Arizona Splendor
    9.6/10(44)
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    #10 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Meadow Stream
    9.6/10(47)
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    #11 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Anatomy of a Wave
    9.4/10(45)
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    #12 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Indian Girl
    9.4/10(44)
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    #13 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Autumn Glory" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 5. It scored 9.8/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/13/1985. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Mountain Waterfall".