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The Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 7

Every episode of The Joy of Painting Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Joy of Painting Season 7!

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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 7 Episode 1 - Winter Cabin
    9.5/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Winter Cabin

    S7:E1

    In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little wooden shanty upon a bed of soft snow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 2 - Secluded Lake
    9.8/10(40 votes)

    #2 - Secluded Lake

    S7:E2

    With brush in hand, Bob Ross leads you on a summertime nature walk, as you uncover the beauty of leafy trees and pond.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 3 - Evergreens at Sunset
    9.7/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Evergreens at Sunset

    S7:E3

    Using a different technique or two, Bob Ross creates a fascinating scene – watch the sun drop below the horizon, just behind the shadow of trees.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 4 - Mountain Cabin
    9.8/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Mountain Cabin

    S7:E4

    To capture the innocence of a stream-side cottage, Bob Ross creates a giant mountain standing majestically in the distance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 5 - Portrait of Sally
    8.9/10(41 votes)

    #5 - Portrait of Sally

    S7:E5

    Visiting artist, Ben Stahl, uses a more traditional painting method to bring out the coy loveliness of a little girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 6 - Misty Waterfall
    9.6/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Misty Waterfall

    S7:E6

    Bob Ross helps a timid little stream find its way to a delightful waterfall, while gazing upon a forest of elegant trees.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 7 - Barn at Sunset
    9.7/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Barn at Sunset

    S7:E7

    Bob Ross paints an expansive barn appearing half-covered in a snowy setting of frost bitten foliage and sun-kissed sky.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 8 - Mountain Splendor
    9.8/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Mountain Splendor

    S7:E8

    It’s almost fall, and Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a mighty brown mountain surveying its rustic surroundings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 9 - Lake by Mountain
    9.5/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Lake by Mountain

    S7:E9

    Talented guest painter Steve Ross shows you how to create a mirror-like lake spanning the width of snowy peaks and foothills.

    Director:Sally Schenck
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 10 - Mountain Glory
    9.6/10(38 votes)

    #10 - Mountain Glory

    S7:E10

    Layers and layers of mountains, as far as the eye can see -- Bob Ross shows us the secret to creating a larger-than-life landscape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 11 - Grey Winter
    9.5/10(39 votes)

    #11 - Grey Winter

    S7:E11

    Bob Ross uses monochromatic tones to convey the icy coldness of a silvery lake surrounded by lacy trees and bushes – brr!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 12 - Dock Scene
    9.4/10(41 votes)

    #12 - Dock Scene

    S7:E12

    An abandoned shipping boat hugs a pier in a water scene that Bob Ross completes with some charming old dockside storage sheds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Joy of Painting Season 7 Episode 13 - Dark Waterfall
    9.7/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Dark Waterfall

    S7:E13

    Watch Bob Ross create a sweet little waterfall in the middle of a protective forest of glorious early autumn foliage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Winter Cabin" is the best rated episode of "The Joy of Painting" season 7. It scored 9.5/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/1985. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Secluded Lake".