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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 8

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 4 - Waterside Way
    9.3/10(135 votes)

    S8:E4

    A wilderness path leads you to the side of a still lake in a setting that Bob Ross accents with an abundance of trees.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 11 - Mountain Range
    8.2/10(96 votes)

    S8:E11

    Guest painter Steve Ross uses lots of color in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 5 - Hunter's Haven
    8.0/10(89 votes)

    S8:E5

    Bob Ross’ exciting use of blue, yellow and orange hues brings vibrancy to this wood side setting and dream cabin beside a clear blue lake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 3 - Warm Winter Day
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    S8:E3

    The field of snow and the little cabin yield to the bright, orange sun -- Bob Ross conveys harmony in this cold, but cozy scene.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 6 - Bubbling Mountain Brook
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    S8:E6

    A playful brook appears the perfect complement to a range of rugged mountains in this Bob Ross setting on canvas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 8 - Foot of the Mountain
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    S8:E8

    A lake and some tall trees pay homage to a commanding mountain in the background, as a cabin stands nearby -- a classic Bob Ross creation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 2 - Lakeside Cabin
    7.7/10(64 votes)

    S8:E2

    A cabin has found a peaceful resting place amongst a warm setting of lush, lakeside greenery in this wonderful oval creation by Bob Ross.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 10 - Cactus at Sunset
    7.7/10(64 votes)

    S8:E10

    A path of cacti and rocks lead right up to a bold sun setting in a dramatic red sky, all from the delicate motions of Bob Ross’ paint brush.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 1 - Misty Rolling Hills
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    S8:E1

    Bob Ross creates soft purple sky and tall trees that almost seem to float in the hazy foothills of a distant, blue-grey mountain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 7 - Winter Hideaway
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    S8:E7

    Bob Ross puts a lonesome cabin in the middle of a snowy setting as an unexpected place of respite for the weary traveler.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 13 - Northern Lights
    7.5/10(61 votes)

    S8:E13

    Bob Ross begins with a black canvas to create this startling rendition of a snowy landscape with the notorious lights of the northern sky.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 9 - Majestic Pine
    7.4/10(57 votes)

    S8:E9

    For the 100th episode of The Joy Of Painting, Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape of a tapered rectangle with cut-in corners.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 8 Episode 12 - Lonely Retreat
    7.4/10(58 votes)

    S8:E12

    A real Bob Ross favorite – he uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Waterside Way" is the best rated episode of The Joy of Painting season 8. It scored 9.3/10 from 135 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 23, 1986. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Mountain Range".