The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 31

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(36 votes)

   #1 - Reflections of Calm

   S31:E12/22/1994

   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.

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   7.3/10(37 votes)

   #2 - Before the Snowfall

   S31:E23/1/1994

   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.

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   6.7/10(31 votes)

   #3 - Winding Stream

   S31:E33/8/1994

   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.

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   7.1/10(33 votes)

   #4 - Tranquility Cove

   S31:E43/15/1994

   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!

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   6.8/10(33 votes)

   #5 - Cabin in the Hollow

   S31:E53/22/1994

   Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes – all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross.

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   6.5/10(29 votes)

   #6 - View from Clear Creek

   S31:E63/29/1994

   Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest.

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7. 

   6.7/10(29 votes)

   #7 - Bridge to Autumn

   S31:E74/5/1994

   Take a drive into the country with Bob Ross and pass through an old covered bridge into a landscape bursting with soft fall foliage.

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   6.3/10(27 votes)

   #8 - Trail's End

   S31:E84/12/1994

   In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods.

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   6.6/10(30 votes)

   #9 - Evergreen Valley

   S31:E94/19/1994

   Drive through mountain country with Bob Ross and happen upon a ridge of thick, rich evergreens gracing the hollow below.

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    7.4/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Balmy Beach

    S31:E104/26/1994

    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.

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    6.8/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Lake at the Ridge

    S31:E115/3/1994

    Guest artist Steve Ross extends an invitation to join him on the banks of a crystal loch for a view of majestic mountain peaks.

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    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #12 - In the Midst of Winter

    S31:E125/10/1994

    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.

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    8.9/10(102 votes)

    #13 - Wilderness Day

    S31:E135/17/1994

    Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful mead and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross’ painting technique.

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