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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 could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Joy of Painting Season 15 Episode 10 - Forest Down Oval
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    #1 - Forest Down Oval

    S15:E10

    Bob Ross allows the greenery of a deep grove to be barely visible in the light of early morning – all tucked inside an oval.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 16 Episode 10 - That Time of Year
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    #2 - That Time of Year

    S16:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 3 - Soothing Vista
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    #3 - Soothing Vista

    S17:E3

    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:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 5 - Country Time
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    #4 - Country Time

    S17:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 6 - A Mild Winter's Day
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    #5 - A Mild Winter's Day

    S17:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 7 - Spectacular Waterfall
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    #6 - Spectacular Waterfall

    S17:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 8 - View from the Park
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    #7 - View from the Park

    S17:E8

    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:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 9 - Lake View
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    #8 - Lake View

    S17:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 11 - Morning Walk
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    #9 - Morning Walk

    S17:E11

    Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 12 - Nature's Splendor
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    #10 - Nature's Splendor

    S17:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 13 - Mountain Beauty
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    #11 - Mountain Beauty

    S17:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 18 Episode 5 - Autumn Exhibition
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    #12 - Autumn Exhibition

    S18:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 19 Episode 3 - Final Embers of Sunlight
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    #13 - Final Embers of Sunlight

    S19:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Joy of Painting Season 19 Episode 5 - Camper's Haven
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    #14 - Camper's Haven

    S19:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Joy of Painting Season 19 Episode 8 - Scenic Seclusion
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    #15 - Scenic Seclusion

    S19:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Joy of Painting Season 19 Episode 11 - Winter Elegance
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    #16 - Winter Elegance

    S19:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Joy of Painting Season 25 Episode 1 - Hide-A-Way Cove
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    #17 - Hide-A-Way Cove

    S25:E1

    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:Unknown

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  18. The Joy of Painting Season 25 Episode 4 - Splashes of Autumn
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    #18 - Splashes of Autumn

    S25:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Joy of Painting Season 25 Episode 5 - Summer in the Mountains
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    #19 - Summer in the Mountains

    S25:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Joy of Painting Season 26 Episode 10 - Purple Mountain Range
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    #20 - Purple Mountain Range

    S26:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Joy of Painting Season 28 Episode 8 - Deep Forest Falls
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    #21 - Deep Forest Falls

    S28:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Joy of Painting Season 29 Episode 10 - Pot O' Posies
    2.9/10(49 votes)

    #22 - Pot O' Posies

    S29:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Joy of Painting Season 17 Episode 2 - The Old Home Place
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #23 - The Old Home Place

    S17:E2

    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:Unknown

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  24. The Joy of Painting Season 23 Episode 11 - Frozen Beauty in Vignette
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Frozen Beauty in Vignette

    S23:E11

    A truly graceful scene, as if floating in air -- icy pond and weather-worn cabin -- is today’s Bob Ross winter landscape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Joy of Painting Season 23 Episode 12 - Crimson Tide
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Crimson Tide

    S23:E12

    Bob Ross paints a breathtakingly beautiful seascape on black canvas today, complete with fierce skies, jagged cliff and raging ocean waves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Forest Down Oval" is the worst rated episode of "The Joy of Painting". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/29/1988. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "That Time of Year".