The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 20

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(22 votes)

   #1 - Mystic Mountain

   S20:E14/4/1990

   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!

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   9.0/10(14 votes)

   #2 - New Day's Dawn

   S20:E24/11/1990

   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.

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   9.4/10(21 votes)

   #3 - Winter in Pastel

   S20:E34/18/1990

   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.

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   8.1/10(13 votes)

   #4 - Hazy Day

   S20:E44/25/1990

   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.

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   7.9/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Divine Elegance

   S20:E55/2/1990

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

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   8.0/10(33 votes)

   #6 - Cliffside

   S20:E65/9/1990

   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!

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7. 

   7.8/10(14 votes)

   #7 - Autumn Fantasy

   S20:E75/16/1990

   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.

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   7.6/10(13 votes)

   #8 - The Old Oak Tree

   S20:E85/23/1990

   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.

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   7.9/10(12 votes)

   #9 - Winter Paradise

   S20:E95/30/1990

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

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    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Days Gone By

    S20:E106/6/1990

    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.

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    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Change of Seasons

    S20:E116/13/1990

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

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    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Hidden Delight

    S20:E126/20/1990

    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.

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    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Double Take

    S20:E136/27/1990

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

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