Episode 1
Reflections of Calm
25m
Bob Ross takes you to a beautiful lake in high country -- catch a glimpse of magnificent mountains, images echoed in the crystal clear water below.
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The Joy of Painting
1983NR31 seasons8.5 / 10
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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 of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.
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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 of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.
Cast, crew and production details
About The Joy of Painting
Cast
Bob RossSelf - HostDorothy DentHerself
Diane AndréHerself
Audrey GoldenHerself
Joyce OrtnerHerself
Ferne SiroisHerself
Ben StahlHimself
John ThammHimself
Credits
- Created by
- Bob Ross
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 403
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
PBSUnited States- WIPBUnited States
- Bob Ross Inc.
Themes
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Season 31 episodes
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Episode 2
Before the Snowfall
24m
Bob Ross invites you to experience the anticipation of winter’s white blanket, moving in to create a soft, delicate draping of the cabin landscape.
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Winding Stream
25m
Join Bob Ross for a stroll down yonder by the river, relax in the serenity of an expansive yet quiet sky with proud evergreens looking on.
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Tranquility Cove
25m
As the foliage reaches its peak of autumn beauty, experience the tranquility of nice meadow, pond and happy birch trees – all painted the Bob Ross way!
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 5
Cabin in the Hollow
25m
Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes – all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross.
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View from Clear Creek
25m
Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest.
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Bridge to Autumn
24m
Take a drive into the country with Bob Ross and pass through an old covered bridge into a landscape bursting with soft fall foliage.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 8
Trail's End
24m
In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods.
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Evergreen Valley
25m
Drive through mountain country with Bob Ross and happen upon a ridge of thick, rich evergreens gracing the hollow below.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 10
Balmy Beach
25m
Bob Ross invites you for a walk on the shore; soothing waves rolling in from the sea to the plam trees – all in a delightful seashell shape on canvas.
Directed by Sally Schenck
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 11
Lake at the Ridge
25m
Guest artist Steve Ross extends an invitation to join him on the banks of a crystal loch for a view of majestic mountain peaks.
Directed by Sally SchenckGuest stars Steve Ross
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 12
In the Midst of Winter
25m
It’s a cold, cold winter day but Bob Ross offers a warm and roomy barn as refuge from the snowy blanket covering the farm.
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode 13
Wilderness Day
25mFinale
Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful mead and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross’ painting technique.
Directed by Sally Schenck
Where to watch The Joy of PaintingEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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