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 28

S28.E1 ∙ Fisherman's Trail

Tue, May 25, 1993

Fantastic faux wood grain. Hike into the wilderness with Bob Ross and discover a well worn path leading back to his favorite fishing spot.

2Season 28

S28.E2 ∙ A Warm Winter

Tue, Jun 1, 1993

Travel into the unknown with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a lovely cabin, fresh fallen snow and warm, colorful skies in an oval.

3Season 28

S28.E3 ∙ Under Pastel Skies

Tue, Jun 8, 1993

Look out over the valley lake with Bob Ross and view truly majestic mountains and evergreens under the calm of soft, muted skies.

4Season 28

S28.E4 ∙ Golden Rays of Sunshine

Tue, Jun 15, 1993

Paint with the Bob Ross gesso paints, white, black, and grey, building a grey-scale forest scene.

5Season 28

S28.E5 ∙ The Magic of Fall

Tue, Jun 22, 1993

Walk along an old fence into the autumn country with Bob Ross and rest under the golden branches of a majestic shade tree.

6Season 28

S28.E6 ∙ Glacier Lake

Tue, Jun 29, 1993

Bob Ross paints a sweeping panorama of Alaskan beauty, with a massive, glacial mountain, sheer drops, dramatic shadows, and softly blended snow. A distant waterfall, evergreens, and lake-side, misty reflections capture a diverse landscape.

7Season 28

S28.E7 ∙ The Old Weathered Barn

Tue, Jul 6, 1993

Explore the back woods with Bob Ross and happen upon an old, forgotten shanty hidden away in the densest of undergrowth.

8Season 28

S28.E8 ∙ Deep Forest Falls

Tue, Jul 13, 1993

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

9Season 28

S28.E9 ∙ Winter's Grace

Tue, Jul 20, 1993

Enter into the realm of the far north with Bob Ross and view first-hand the glory of a cold, cold snow-blanketed wintertime landscape scene.

10Season 28

S28.E10 ∙ Splendor of Autumn

Tue, Jul 27, 1993

Experience the wonder of a late summer's day with Bob Ross where shades of lavender and golden, warm fall colors unite in an array of fabulous beauty.

11Season 28

S28.E11 ∙ Tranquil Seas

Tue, Aug 3, 1993

Stroll along the beach at sunset with Bob Ross and feel the gentle breezes blow as the waves softly kiss the shore in this oval masterpiece.

12Season 28

S28.E12 ∙ Mountain Serenity

Tue, Aug 10, 1993

Look into the distance with Bob Ross and experience the peace and quiet of a stoic mountain overlooking a smooth-as-glass wilderness lake.

13Season 28

S28.E13 ∙ Home Before Nightfall

Tue, Aug 17, 1993

In this season finale, Bob Ross will relax you as day's end casts a bluish twilight under a hint of moon glow. Stunning, orange foliage keeps watch over a lone cabin with a warm, welcoming glow.