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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 - Fall Stream

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    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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    #2 - That Time of Year

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    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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    #3 - The Old Home Place

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    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.

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    Director:Sally Schenck
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    #4 - Soothing Vista

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    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!

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    #5 - Country Time

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    S17:E5

    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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    #6 - A Mild Winter's Day

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    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.

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    #7 - Spectacular Waterfall

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    S17:E7

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

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    #8 - View from the Park

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    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!

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    #9 - Lake View

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    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.

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    #10 - Nature's Splendor

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    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!

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    #11 - Mountain Beauty

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    S17:E13

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

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    #12 - Crimson Oval

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    S18:E4

    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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    #13 - Autumn Exhibition

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    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.

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    #14 - Final Embers of Sunlight

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    S19:E3

    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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    #15 - Camper's Haven

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    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.

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    #16 - Scenic Seclusion

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    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.

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    #17 - Winter Elegance

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    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.

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    #18 - Little Home in the Meadow

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    S24:E4

    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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    #19 - Hide-A-Way Cove

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    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!

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    #20 - Splashes of Autumn

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    S25:E4

    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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    #21 - Summer in the Mountains

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    S25:E5

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

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    #22 - Purple Mountain Range

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    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.

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    #23 - Deep Forest Falls

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    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.

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    #24 - Pot O' Posies

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    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.

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    #25 - Contemplative Lady

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    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
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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, "That Time of Year".