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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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    #1 - Splendor of Winter

    S15:E1

    The stillness of a winter’s day, with happy sun shining bright in the sky, can be beautifully captured on canvas, and Bob Ross shows you how.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Colors of Nature

    S15:E2

    Bob Ross uses a little imagination and lots of color to create this soft, luxurious early autumn lake scene.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Grandpa's Barn

    S15:E3

    Old-time memories are conjured up by the sight of this lonesome big barn that Bob Ross places on the edge of a forest.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Peaceful Reflections

    S15:E4

    Bob Ross uncovers the extraordinary loveliness of nature, reflected in the mirror surface of a lake in front of a mountain.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Hidden Winter Moon Oval

    S15:E5

    The effective use of striking blue tones allows Bob Ross to produce a winter night scene, complete with sweet cabin, inside an oval!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Waves of Wonder

    S15:E6

    The versatility of Bob Ross’ easy method is dramatically illustrated by this mighty tide crashing into a rock-lined shore.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Cabin by the Pond

    S15:E7

    Bob Ross creates a fisherman’s hideaway in the form of a secluded shanty-home nestled beside a smooth little lake.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Fall Stream

    S15:E8

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Christmas Eve Snow

    S15:E9

    Bob Ross gently places a little old church house upon a bed of snow in front of giant frost-covered mountains in the background.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Pathway to Autumn

    S15:E11

    The splendor of fall is produced by Bob Ross’ red, orange and brown grasses and foliage, softly complimenting a rugged little shed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Deep Forest Lake

    S15:E12

    A dark mere almost completely shielded from the sunlight by a thick growth of soft leafy trees is Bob Ross’ lovely painting today.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - Peaks of Majesty

    S15:E13

    Bob Ross paints a still lake that captures the reflection of some trees as a range of rugged mountains stand guard in the background.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Two Seasons

    S16:E1

    Take a little walk with Bob Ross as he shows you how to create the same mountain landscape setting in both summer and winter!

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Nestled Cabin

    S16:E2

    Out of nowhere appears an unexpected find -- a weathered cottage in the deep forest that Bob Ross places there, in an already perfect setting.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - Wintertime Discovery

    S16:E3

    Imagine stumbling upon this little surprise cabin and shed, nestled in the snow drifts! Bob Ross shows you how easy it is to paint.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Mountain Mirage Wood Shape

    S16:E4

    Real or imaginary? It doesn’t matter which as Bob Ross captures a great mountain and forest scene on specially cut plywood!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - Double Oval Fantasy

    S16:E5

    Bob Ross shows you how two beautiful mountain and evergreen oval scenes can be harmonized into one memorable masterpiece.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #19 - Contemplative Lady

    S16:E6

    Guest artist John Thamm easily creates a realistic face and head form on a shellacked surface with just a few intriguing strokes.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #20 - Deep Woods

    S16:E7

    Bob Ross creates a breathtaking, misty wooded scene with tiny trickling creek that’s fast and easy to recreate.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #21 - High Tide

    S16:E8

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

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #22 - Barn in Snow Oval

    S16:E9

    You’ll love this super big snow-bundled country structure by Bob Ross – it’s in an oval, and watch for a little surprise too!

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown
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    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #24 - Waterfall Wonder

    S16:E11

    One of nature’s perfect creations -- the misty, splashing waterfall -- is painted by Bob Ross, in all its magnificent splendor.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #25 - Mighty Mountain Lake

    S16:E12

    See the amazing glacier-like peaks Bob Ross creates in this icy panorama; grab your painting knife and do this one too.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Splendor of Winter" 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 4/27/1988. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Colors of Nature".