The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting season 7

Every episode of The Joy of Painting season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting season 7!

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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Dark Waterfall
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8.60
5 votes

#1 - Dark Waterfall

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/25/1985

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

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Grey Winter
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8.00
5 votes

#2 - Grey Winter

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/1985

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

Mountain Cabin
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7.71
7 votes

#3 - Mountain Cabin

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/1985

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

Mountain Splendor
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7.67
3 votes

#4 - Mountain Splendor

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/1985

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

Barn at Sunset
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7.50
4 votes

#5 - Barn at Sunset

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/1985

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

Lake by Mountain
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7.50
4 votes

#6 - Lake by Mountain

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/1985

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

Misty Waterfall
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7.40
5 votes

#7 - Misty Waterfall

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/1985

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

Winter Cabin
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7.33
9 votes

#8 - Winter Cabin

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/1985

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

Secluded Lake
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7.33
6 votes

#9 - Secluded Lake

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/1985

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

Dock Scene
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7.25
4 votes

#10 - Dock Scene

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/1985

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

Evergreens at Sunset
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7.17
6 votes

#11 - Evergreens at Sunset

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/1985

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.

Mountain Glory
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6.40
5 votes

#12 - Mountain Glory

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/1985

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.

Portrait of Sally
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5.40
5 votes

#13 - Portrait of Sally

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/1985

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