- 9.7/1050 votes
#1 - Blue River
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/1985
Luscious green grass and fresh evergreens, purple and pink sky -- giving the water a perfect glow in this Bob Ross black canvas masterpiece.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.8/1049 votes
#2 - Nature's Edge
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/1985
Imagine yourself nestled in a Bob Ross cabin, hidden in the midst of the plush green forest surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.8/1053 votes
#3 - Morning Mist
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/1985
Fresh morning lake and succulent evergreens -- watch Bob Ross create a peaceful, dewy brown mountain scene.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.8/1051 votes
#4 - Whispering Stream
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/1985
Narrow, winding, rocky – this little Bob Ross style creek moves closer and closer, flowing aimlessly through a happy little meadow forest.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.4/1049 votes
#5 - Secluded Forest
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/1985
Enjoy another black canvas painting -- Bob Ross creates the deep forest with tall majestic trees, rain puddles and dark fresh air.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.6/1043 votes
#6 - Snow Trail
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/1985
A brisk quiet day, follow Bob Ross along a trail covered in fresh white snow, surrounded by warm colors and fuzzy bark trees.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.7/1046 votes
#7 - Arctic Beauty
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 6/12/1985
Discover a purple night-sky scene with mountain overlooking a little falling river -- Bob Ross creates a spectacular masterpiece today.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.7/1044 votes
#8 - Horizons West
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 6/19/1985
Take a hike with Bob Ross to the southwestern region, see the beauty of fresh skies over sun glistened mountains and silvery mere.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.6/1046 votes
#9 - High Chateau
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 6/26/1985
Uncover a secret little loft hidden in the woods, surrounded by evergreens and ruffly green bushes and grass -- Bob Ross unveils it all!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.8/1044 votes
#10 - Country Life
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 7/2/1985
Bob Ross takes us home to the farm -- a big red barn and long rickety wooden fence – capturing our very vivid childhood memories.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.8/1042 votes
#11 - Western Expanse
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 7/9/1985
Powerful clouds, rolling hills and winding river waters -- Bob Ross creates this masterpiece using only his special painting knife.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.8/1044 votes
#12 - Marshlands
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 7/16/1985
Bob Ross takes us deep into the southeastern peninsula to create a beautiful scene with still blue waters and bright green mossy trees.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.8/1043 votes
#13 - Blaze of Color
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 7/23/1985
Evening sky sets in, giving way to a perfect glow -- watch a black canvas come to life under the magic brushes of Bob Ross.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 6
Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 6!
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 6 Ratings Summary
"Blue River" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 6. It scored 9.7/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/1/1985. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Nature's Edge".