Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting

Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting

You've seen him before. He's the soft spoken guy painting happy clouds, mountains and trees in about twenty-six television minutes, using big house painting-type brushes and cooing soothing "you can do its" to the audience. His Joy of Painting program is the most recognized, most watched TV art show in history.
IMDb 9.3/10198731 seasons
IMDb 9.3/10198731 seasons
Cast: Bob Ross
G
13 episodes
  • 1. Distant Mountains

    1. Distant Mountains

    Bob Ross will enchant you as he captures, on the canvas, a bright and cheery mountain scene right out of your dreams.
    Bob Ross will enchant you as he captures, on the canvas, a bright and cheery mountain scene right out of your dreams.
    G
    28min
    Dec 30, 1987
  • 2. Meadow Brook Surprise

    2. Meadow Brook Surprise

    A timid little brook winds its way through a golden grassland created by Bob Ross' precise, but easy-to-learn technique.
    A timid little brook winds its way through a golden grassland created by Bob Ross' precise, but easy-to-learn technique.
    G
    28min
    Jan 6, 1988
  • 3. Mountain Moonlight Oval

    3. Mountain Moonlight Oval

    The mysterious night sky is pierced by amazing lunar rays which Bob Ross uses to illuminate a mighty mountain.
    The mysterious night sky is pierced by amazing lunar rays which Bob Ross uses to illuminate a mighty mountain.
    G
    28min
    Jan 6, 1988
  • 4. Snowy Solitude

    4. Snowy Solitude

    A snow-covered winter fantasy land seems so real, and Bob Ross shows you how easy his special painting technique can be.
    A snow-covered winter fantasy land seems so real, and Bob Ross shows you how easy his special painting technique can be.
    G
    28min
    Jan 13, 1988
  • 5. Mountain River

    5. Mountain River

    Faraway peaks appear to almost float amongst the clouds as Bob Ross creates a gently flowing river splashing into the foreground.
    Faraway peaks appear to almost float amongst the clouds as Bob Ross creates a gently flowing river splashing into the foreground.
    G
    28min
    Jan 20, 1988
  • 6. Graceful Mountains

    6. Graceful Mountains

    Get caught up in the magic as you watch Bob Ross produce a snowy summit and beautiful lake surrounded by shades of greenery.
    Get caught up in the magic as you watch Bob Ross produce a snowy summit and beautiful lake surrounded by shades of greenery.
    G
    28min
    Jan 27, 1988
  • 7. Windy Waves

    7. Windy Waves

    Bob Ross creates palm trees that yield to stiff sea breezes as a sky of ominous clouds loom in the background.
    Bob Ross creates palm trees that yield to stiff sea breezes as a sky of ominous clouds loom in the background.
    G
    28min
    Feb 3, 1988
  • 8. On a Clear Day

    8. On a Clear Day

    Bob Ross' striking color contrasts create a scene that appears to thaw under the bright sun of a late winter's day.
    Bob Ross' striking color contrasts create a scene that appears to thaw under the bright sun of a late winter's day.
    G
    28min
    Feb 10, 1988
  • 9. Riverside Escape Oval

    9. Riverside Escape Oval

    Share the excitement of discovering a path leading to the edge of a quiet river - in an oval! - with favorite painter Bob Ross.
    Share the excitement of discovering a path leading to the edge of a quiet river - in an oval! - with favorite painter Bob Ross.
    G
    28min
    Feb 17, 1988
  • 10. Surprising Falls

    10. Surprising Falls

    Guest painter Steve Ross enhances the beauty of this lovely mountain scene with a splashing waterfall amidst lovely fall foliage.
    Guest painter Steve Ross enhances the beauty of this lovely mountain scene with a splashing waterfall amidst lovely fall foliage.
    G
    27min
    Feb 24, 1988
  • 11. Shadow Pond

    11. Shadow Pond

    Bob Ross chooses to make a pond in the middle of a darkened forest the subject of today's mood-evoking creation.
    Bob Ross chooses to make a pond in the middle of a darkened forest the subject of today's mood-evoking creation.
    G
    27min
    Mar 2, 1988
  • 12. Misty Forest Oval

    12. Misty Forest Oval

    The delicate use of beautiful shades of lavender and green makes this glimpse inside a forest, with Bob Ross, an enjoyable challenge.
    The delicate use of beautiful shades of lavender and green makes this glimpse inside a forest, with Bob Ross, an enjoyable challenge.
    G
    28min
    Mar 9, 1988
  • 13. Natural Wonder

    13. Natural Wonder

    Bob Ross combines the simple elements of a sky, a mountain, and a lake to produce this ultra-soft tribute to nature.
    Bob Ross combines the simple elements of a sky, a mountain, and a lake to produce this ultra-soft tribute to nature.
    G
    28min
    Mar 16, 1988
  • Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting
    IMDb 9.3/10198731 seasons
    You've seen him before. He's the soft spoken guy painting happy clouds, mountains and trees in about twenty-six television minutes, using big house painting-type brushes and cooing soothing "you can do its" to the audience. His Joy of Painting program is the most recognized, most watched TV art show in history.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Sally Schenck
    Producers
    Annette KowalskiBob Smith
    Cast
    Bob Ross
    Studio
    Janson Media
    Content advisory
    G
    Very mild coarse language and generalFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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