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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 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...
  1. Background image for Mountain Waterfall
    9.7/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Mountain Waterfall

    S5:E1

    Bob Ross creates a tiny waterfall tucked beside a glassy lake, while surrounded by snowy majestic peaks and distant evergreens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Twilight Meadow
    9.7/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Twilight Meadow

    S5:E2

    Crisp blue sky and lake embrace soft rolling hills and leafy trees – Bob Ross paints the stillness of evening perfectly on black canvas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Mountain Blossoms
    9.7/10(47 votes)

    #3 - Mountain Blossoms

    S5:E3

    Guest Artist Dana Jester shares with us the beauty of sweet lavender clusters nestled in the heart of a snowy winter forest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Winter Stillness
    9.7/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Winter Stillness

    S5:E4

    Ice cold pond, snowy-covered banks, soft hues in the sky … Bob Ross teaches us to admire the simple beauty of nature.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Quiet Pond
    9.6/10(45 votes)

    #5 - Quiet Pond

    S5:E5

    Take a journey with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a shimmering pool gently cradled by a soft, beautiful and bright forest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Ocean Sunrise
    9.7/10(45 votes)

    #6 - Ocean Sunrise

    S5:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Bubbling Brook
    9.7/10(47 votes)

    #7 - Bubbling Brook

    S5:E7

    In the evening light Bob Ross creates a fast flowing little waterfall happily running through the lush green meadow grass.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Arizona Splendor
    9.7/10(45 votes)

    #8 - Arizona Splendor

    S5:E8

    In this brilliant southwestern scene Bob Ross portrays a unique view of nature with clear blue skies, dry mountains and graceful river.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Anatomy of a Wave
    9.4/10(46 votes)

    #9 - Anatomy of a Wave

    S5:E9

    Guest Artist Joyce Ortner captures the true beauty of the ocean waves, blue and enchanting in this breathtaking seascape masterpiece.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The Windmill
    9.7/10(44 votes)

    #10 - The Windmill

    S5:E10

    Bob Ross creates a proud strong windmill, standing in watch beside old farm buildings where happy little animals lay still in the night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Autumn Glory
    9.8/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Autumn Glory

    S5:E11

    In this landscape Bob Ross paints a far away mountain snuggled in with bright green trees and bushes mirrored in glistening waters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Indian Girl
    9.4/10(45 votes)

    #12 - Indian Girl

    S5:E12

    Guest artist Ferne Sirois shares her own Native American heritage in this adorable portrait of a playful, smiling little child.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Meadow Stream
    9.6/10(48 votes)

    #13 - Meadow Stream

    S5:E13

    Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer scene today – rushing little riverlet flowing through the luscious greenery of a cabin landscape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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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 59 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/1985. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Twilight Meadow".