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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!
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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
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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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#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
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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
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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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#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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#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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#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
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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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#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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#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.
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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.
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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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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
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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!
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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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#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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#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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#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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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".