We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
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.
Episodes Season Season 31 · 0/13 Season 30 · 0/13 Season 29 · 0/13 Season 28 · 0/13 Season 27 · 0/13 Season 26 · 0/13 Season 25 · 0/13 Season 24 · 0/13 Season 23 · 0/13 Season 22 · 0/13 Season 21 · 0/13 Season 20 · 0/13 Season 19 · 0/13 Season 18 · 0/13 Season 17 · 0/13 Season 16 · 0/13 Season 15 · 0/13 Season 14 · 0/13 Season 13 · 0/13 Season 12 · 0/13 Season 11 · 0/13 Season 10 · 0/13 Season 9 · 0/13 Season 8 · 0/13 Season 7 · 0/13 Season 6 · 0/13 Season 5 · 0/13 Season 4 · 0/13 Season 3 · 0/13 Season 2 · 0/13 Season 1 · 0/13 0/13 watched · 1994
S31E01 Reflections of Calm 1994-02-22 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. more
S31E02 Before the Snowfall 1994-03-01 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. more
S31E03 Winding Stream 1994-03-08 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. more
S31E04 Tranquility Cove 1994-03-15 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! more
S31E05 Cabin in the Hollow 1994-03-22 25m
Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes – all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross. more
S31E06 View from Clear Creek 1994-03-29 25m
Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest. more
S31E07 Bridge to Autumn 1994-04-05 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. more
S31E08 Trail's End 1994-04-12 24m
In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods. more
S31E09 Evergreen Valley 1994-04-19 25m
Drive through mountain country with Bob Ross and happen upon a ridge of thick, rich evergreens gracing the hollow below. more
S31E10 Balmy Beach 1994-04-26 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. more
S31E11 Lake at the Ridge 1994-05-03 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. more
S31E12 In the Midst of Winter 1994-05-10 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. more
S31E13 Wilderness Day 1994-05-17 25m
Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful mead and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross’ painting technique. more 
