The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting

In this half-hour program, artist Bob Ross paints a beautiful oil painting on canvas.

Genre: DocumentaryFamily

Cast:Bob RossSteve RossDana JesterPeepJoyce OrtnerFerne SiroisAnnette KowalskiJohn ThammDiane AndréDorothy DentAudrey GoldenBen StahlEarl Glen ThebeauTrimSlim


1Season 20

S20.E1 ∙ Mystic Mountain

Wed, Apr 4, 1990

Join Bob Ross as he paints a lovely scenic mountain surrounded by quiet, soft, misty foothills - a beautiful painting that even a beginner can do with ease!

2Season 20

S20.E2 ∙ New Day's Dawn

Wed, Apr 11, 1990

Visit a quaint little home with Bob Ross and experience the beauty of tender morn in the stillness of the forest; what a delightful painting.

3Season 20

S20.E3 ∙ Pastel Winter

Wed, Apr 18, 1990

Lovely soft colors flow from the magnificent brushes of Bob Ross in this lovely warm winter painting - don't miss seeing this pretty scene unfold.

4Season 20

S20.E4 ∙ Hazy Day

Wed, Apr 25, 1990

Pick up your brushes and paint along with Bob Ross - he creates a beautiful, rocky stream gently rippling through the forest mist in an oval.

5Season 20

S20.E5 ∙ Divine Elegance

Wed, May 2, 1990

Bob Ross creates a spectacular mountain scene in a faux matte; a real masterpiece cleverly framed in an intriguing new idea.

6Season 20

S20.E6 ∙ Cliffside

Wed, May 9, 1990

Under the most glorious of skies, enjoy the rhythmic flow of deep sea waters crashing and splashing upon the surrounding rocks and cliffs - Bob Ross style.

7Season 20

S20.E7 ∙ Autumn Fantasy

Wed, May 16, 1990

A painting to reflect the essence of fall, bursting forth in a profusion of brilliant colors as Bob Ross creates a haven of tranquility on canvas.

8Season 20

S20.E8 ∙ The Old Oak Tree

Wed, May 23, 1990

Join Bob Ross today as he paints a huge, single stately oak, just on the edge of the forest, its spreading branches and foliage providing comfort and shelter.

9Season 20

S20.E9 ∙ Winter Paradise

Wed, May 30, 1990

Bob Ross creates a spectacular warm winter painting where snow-covered mountains, trees and bushes lend an alluring sense of beauty in an oval.

10Season 20

S20.E10 ∙ Days Gone By

Wed, Jun 6, 1990

Travel down an abandoned road with Bob Ross and stumble upon an old weathered barn that has seen better days - what dreams are made of.

11Season 20

S20.E11 ∙ Change of Seasons

Wed, Jun 13, 1990

Colors transforming, cool breezes and rushing waters - Bob Ross lets his paint brushes do all the talking in the magnificent mountain scene.

12Season 20

S20.E12 ∙ Hidden Delight

Wed, Jun 20, 1990

Happen upon this sweet cabin in the woods; Bob Ross paints a time-forgotten treasure that comes to life in a soft, warm landscape scene.

13Season 20

S20.E13 ∙ Double Take

Wed, Jun 27, 1990

Bob Ross presents a really unique idea using black gesso -- two lovely paintings in one -- summer and winter scenes overlapping on the same canvas.