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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 31

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 31 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 31!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 1 - Reflections of Calm
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Reflections of Calm

    S31:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 2 - Before the Snowfall
    8.9/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Before the Snowfall

    S31:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 3 - Winding Stream
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Winding Stream

    S31:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 4 - Tranquility Cove
    9.1/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Tranquility Cove

    S31:E4

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 5 - Cabin in the Hollow
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Cabin in the Hollow

    S31:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 6 - View from Clear Creek
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    #6 - View from Clear Creek

    S31:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 7 - Bridge to Autumn
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Bridge to Autumn

    S31:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 8 - Trail's End
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Trail's End

    S31:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 9 - Evergreen Valley
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Evergreen Valley

    S31:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 10 - Balmy Beach
    9.5/10(25 votes)

    #10 - Balmy Beach

    S31:E10

    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.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 11 - Lake at the Ridge
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Lake at the Ridge

    S31:E11

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

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 12 - In the Midst of Winter
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #12 - In the Midst of Winter

    S31:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Joy of Painting Season 31 Episode 13 - Wilderness Day
    9.7/10(84 votes)

    #13 - Wilderness Day

    S31:E13

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

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 31 Ratings Summary

"Reflections of Calm" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 31. It scored 8.8/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/22/1994. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Before the Snowfall".