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The Joy of Painting Season 1 Episodes

  • 1983-2024
  • 32 Seasons
  • PBS
  • Documentary, Family
  • TV-G
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In this PBS instructional series, artist Bob Ross guides viewers through wet-on-wet oil techniques, calmly painting serene landscapes step by step and encouraging anyone to pick up a brush.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

13 Episodes 1983 - 1983

Episode 1

A Walk in the Woods

Tue, Jan 11, 198325 mins

Bob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.

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Episode 2

Mt. McKinley

Tue, Jan 11, 198325 mins

Bob paints Alaska's Mt. McKinley framed by a peaceful lake and trees.

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Episode 3

Ebony Sunset

Tue, Jan 18, 198325 mins

Bob uses a black canvas to easily paint a forest at sunset.

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Episode 4

Winter Mist

Tue, Jan 25, 198325 mins

Bob paints an almighty winter picture and shows us how to make big fluffy happy clouds.

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Episode 5

Quiet Stream

Tue, Feb 1, 198325 mins

Bob paints on a Sap Green canvas and makes an almighty stream in the middle of a jungle.

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Episode 6

Winter Moon

Tue, Feb 8, 198325 mins

Another Cold painting from the heart of Alaska and this time Bob uses a black canvas.

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Episode 7

Autumn Mountains

Tue, Feb 15, 198325 mins

An almighty painting of mountains and clouds. Bob shows us how to paint fluffy clouds in front of mountains.

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Episode 8

Peaceful Valley

Tue, Feb 22, 198325 mins

Bob paints several ranges of mountains and talks about the illusion of distance in a painting.

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Episode 9

Seascape

Tue, Mar 1, 198325 mins

Bob paints a clam mood painting this time and shows how to reflect lights through the clouds.

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Episode 10

Mountain Lake

Tue, Mar 8, 198325 mins

Bob paints a ridge of mountains coming down into a beautiful little lake. Almighty as always.

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Episode 11

Winter Glow

Tue, Mar 15, 198325 mins

An almighty winter painting. Bob paints sunshine in the winter and comes up with a beautiful cold landscape.

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Episode 12

Snow Fall

Tue, Mar 22, 198325 mins

This episode emphasizes on snow. Bob shows us how to paint snow and make it falling in the painting.

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Episode 13

Final Reflections

Tue, Mar 29, 198325 mins

Bob answers some questions about the wet-on-wet technique and comes up with an "almighty" painting as always.

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