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The Worst Episodes of The Joy of Painting

Every episode of The Joy of Painting ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Joy of Painting!

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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fall Stream" is the worst rated episode of "The Joy of Painting". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/15/1988. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "High Tide".

  • Fall Stream
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    #1 - Fall Stream

    Season 15 Episode 8 - Aired 6/15/1988

    A spunky little river meanders its way through an autumn hillside bursting with splashes of color, as only Bob Ross can create!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • High Tide
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    #2 - High Tide

    Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/1988

    Bob Ross’ gentle brush strokes create bending palm trees on the edge of a sea coast, just before the water reaches its high point.

    Director: Sally Schenck

    Writer: N/A

  • That Time of Year
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    #3 - That Time of Year

    Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/1988

    Steve Ross captures a real ‘dreamscape’ on canvas -- soft rolling hills, birch trees and pretty lake; paint along and add your own touches.

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  • The Old Home Place
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    #4 - The Old Home Place

    Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1989

    Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.

    Director: Sally Schenck

    Writer: N/A

  • Soothing Vista
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    #5 - Soothing Vista

    Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/1989

    Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!

    Director: Sally Schenck

    Writer: N/A

  • Country Time
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    #6 - Country Time

    Season 17 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/1989

    Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.

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  • A Mild Winter's Day
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    #7 - A Mild Winter's Day

    Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/1989

    Winter scenes don’t have to be cold! With a touch of the sun’s warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.

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  • Spectacular Waterfall
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    #8 - Spectacular Waterfall

    Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/1989

    Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!

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  • View from the Park
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    #9 - View from the Park

    Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/1989

    A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!

    Director: Sally Schenck

    Writer: N/A

  • Lake View
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    #10 - Lake View

    Season 17 Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/1989

    For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.

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  • Nature's Splendor
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    #11 - Nature's Splendor

    Season 17 Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/1989

    Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!

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  • Mountain Beauty
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    #12 - Mountain Beauty

    Season 17 Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/1989

    Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.

    Director: N/A

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  • Crimson Oval
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    #13 - Crimson Oval

    Season 18 Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/1989

    Shades of luscious red, lavender and gold surround a bubbling brook flowing through a serene oval painting by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.

    Director: N/A

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  • Autumn Exhibition
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    #14 - Autumn Exhibition

    Season 18 Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/1989

    Enjoy a casual stroll down the pathway overlooking a quiet pond and breathe in the cool crisp fall air! Bob Ross takes you through this magnificent season.

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  • Final Embers of Sunlight
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    #15 - Final Embers of Sunlight

    Season 19 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/1990

    Travel with Bob Ross into an evening display of glowing, magnificent setting sun. Another unique oval painting you’ll have to see.

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  • Camper's Haven
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    #16 - Camper's Haven

    Season 19 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/1990

    Warm skies, pleasant valley and purple misty mountains – the perfect place to pitch your tent and enjoy the view with painter Bob Ross.

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  • Scenic Seclusion
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    #17 - Scenic Seclusion

    Season 19 Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/1990

    Enjoy the warmth of the day in that quiet spot beside the rippling stream and gentle breezes – Bob Ross creates a painting so vibrant and real.

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  • Winter Elegance
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    #18 - Winter Elegance

    Season 19 Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/1990

    Even a cold, frozen snowy afternoon can be displayed with signs of astonishing beauty, as portrayed by Bob Ross in this lovely yet simple scene.

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  • Little Home in the Meadow
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    #19 - Little Home in the Meadow

    Season 24 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/1992

    Bob Ross employs some of his well-known oval magic to paint a lovely cabin scene situated in a serene, soft little rolling pasture.

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  • Hide-A-Way Cove
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    #20 - Hide-A-Way Cove

    Season 25 Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/1992

    Take a stroll with Bob Ross, down to that perfect little fishing spot tucked away from the world, and relish the beauty of the day!

    Director: Sally Schenck

    Writer: N/A

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    #21 - Splashes of Autumn

    Season 25 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/1992

    Bob Ross creates a beautiful golden warm waterfall scene, employing a lovely almost watercolor-looking effect. Come join in the fun!

    Director: N/A

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  • Summer in the Mountains
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    #22 - Summer in the Mountains

    Season 25 Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/1992

    Watch guest artist Steve Ross paint an incredibly beautiful, bright and happy mountain scene with fabulous evergreens and foothills.

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  • Purple Mountain Range
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    #23 - Purple Mountain Range

    Season 26 Episode 10 - Aired 2/2/1993

    Take a nice walk with Bob Ross along a peacefully flowing river and enjoy a view of gorgeous amethyst mountains and stately trees in the distance.

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  • Deep Forest Falls
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    #24 - Deep Forest Falls

    Season 28 Episode 8 - Aired 7/13/1993

    Capture an oval vision of tranquility in the forest with Bob Ross; discover a happy waterfall as it empties into a shallow stony stream.

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  • Pot O' Posies
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    #25 - Pot O' Posies

    Season 29 Episode 10 - Aired 10/26/1993

    Follow guest artist Annette Kowalski as she creates a beautiful hanging clay pot full of leaves and flowers using the Bob Ross painting method.

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