The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.7/10(60 votes)

   #1 - Mountain Waterfall

   S5:E11/2/1985

   Bob Ross creates a tiny waterfall tucked beside a glassy lake, while surrounded by snowy majestic peaks and distant evergreens.

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   9.7/10(51 votes)

   #2 - Twilight Meadow

   S5:E21/9/1985

   Crisp blue sky and lake embrace soft rolling hills and leafy trees – Bob Ross paints the stillness of evening perfectly on black canvas.

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   9.7/10(47 votes)

   #3 - Mountain Blossoms

   S5:E31/16/1985

   Guest Artist Dana Jester shares with us the beauty of sweet lavender clusters nestled in the heart of a snowy winter forest.

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   9.6/10(45 votes)

   #4 - Winter Stillness

   S5:E41/23/1985

   Ice cold pond, snowy-covered banks, soft hues in the sky … Bob Ross teaches us to admire the simple beauty of nature.

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   9.5/10(46 votes)

   #5 - Quiet Pond

   S5:E51/30/1985

   Take a journey with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a shimmering pool gently cradled by a soft, beautiful and bright forest.

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   9.7/10(45 votes)

   #6 - Ocean Sunrise

   S5:E62/6/1985

   Watch as the sun comes up into the golden sky and creates an illusion on the calm morning sea in this painting by guest artist Audrey Golden.

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   9.7/10(47 votes)

   #7 - Bubbling Brook

   S5:E72/13/1985

   In the evening light Bob Ross creates a fast flowing little waterfall happily running through the lush green meadow grass.

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   9.7/10(45 votes)

   #8 - Arizona Splendor

   S5:E82/20/1985

   In this brilliant southwestern scene Bob Ross portrays a unique view of nature with clear blue skies, dry mountains and graceful river.

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   9.2/10(47 votes)

   #9 - Anatomy of a Wave

   S5:E92/27/1985

   Guest Artist Joyce Ortner captures the true beauty of the ocean waves, blue and enchanting in this breathtaking seascape masterpiece.

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    9.7/10(44 votes)

    #10 - The Windmill

    S5:E103/6/1985

    Bob Ross creates a proud strong windmill, standing in watch beside old farm buildings where happy little animals lay still in the night.

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    9.8/10(55 votes)

    #11 - Autumn Glory

    S5:E113/13/1985

    In this landscape Bob Ross paints a far away mountain snuggled in with bright green trees and bushes mirrored in glistening waters.

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    9.4/10(45 votes)

    #12 - Indian Girl

    S5:E123/20/1985

    Guest artist Ferne Sirois shares her own Native American heritage in this adorable portrait of a playful, smiling little child.

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    9.6/10(48 votes)

    #13 - Meadow Stream

    S5:E133/27/1985

    Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer scene today – rushing little riverlet flowing through the luscious greenery of a cabin landscape.

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