The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting season 2

Every episode of The Joy of Painting season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting season 2!

Artist Bob Ross takes you to his magical world of happy trees and teaches the laymen step by step how to create wonderful works of art using his trademark wet-on-wet technique.

Last Updated: 4/17/2024Network: PBSStatus: Ended
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Shades of Grey
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8.64
14 votes

#1 - Shades of Grey

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/1983

Bundle up and endure the cold weather in this snow filled adventure; Bob Ross paints a wintry mountain scene using only Grey and White tones.

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Autumn Splendor
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8.56
9 votes

#2 - Autumn Splendor

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/1983

The fall breeze rustles in the trees as you rest your feet in crisp still waters. Discover the joys of nature in this Bob Ross painting.

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Winter Sun
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8.33
15 votes

#3 - Winter Sun

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/1983

Find the glistening sun peeking through the trees in this wintery scene; Bob Ross creates a cold day warmed by daystar radiance.

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Reflections
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8.30
10 votes

#4 - Reflections

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/19/1983

Truly picture perfect. A bright day and still water combine to make amazing mirrored images throughout this Bob Ross mountain masterpiece.

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Meadow Lake
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8.22
27 votes

#5 - Meadow Lake

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/31/1983

Glide into this scenic world of green trees and bushes reflecting into calm waters. Bob Ross paints both gentle beauty and almighty power.

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Ebony Sea
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8.14
7 votes

#6 - Ebony Sea

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/1983

As the night settles over a rocky coast, Bob Ross gives you a warm glow still in the sky – a painting achieved on black canvas.

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Brown Mountain
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8.13
8 votes

#7 - Brown Mountain

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/12/1983

Swim in the warm water, nap in the luxurious green grass – today Bob Ross creates a wonderful summer mountain scene.

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Lazy River
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8.00
7 votes

#8 - Lazy River

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/2/1983

Take a relaxing walk with Bob Ross through a bright green grassy forest, where a smooth crystal waterway flows so, so quietly.

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Black Waterfall
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8.00
6 votes

#9 - Black Waterfall

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/9/1983

Hear the sounds of a bubbling stream and distant waterfall against the most tumultuous of all skies; a spectacular Bob Ross painting.

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Mountain Waterfall
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7.89
9 votes

#10 - Mountain Waterfall

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/16/1983

Slip away into a wondrous plush green forest where Bob Ross creates an almost invisible mountain overlooking a falling stream.

Black and White Seascape
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7.83
12 votes

#11 - Black and White Seascape

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/26/1983

An approaching storm and dramatic sky set the mood for this unique seascape. Bob Ross uses a canvas painted half black and half white.

Final Grace
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7.80
10 votes

#12 - Final Grace

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/23/1983

Beautiful foliage and fierce skies with an almighty mountain overlooking a calm lake. Watch Bob Ross paint this challenging scene.

Black River
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7.57
7 votes

#13 - Black River

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/1983

In this painting Bob Ross emphasizes a slow river winding around colorful foliage, with the final embers of sunlight ahead.