The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting With Bob Ross season 16

Every episode of The Joy of Painting With Bob Ross season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting With Bob Ross season 16!

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: 11/8/2024Network: PBSStatus: Ended
Contemplative Lady
star
8.00
3 votes

#1 - Contemplative Lady

Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/1988

Guest artist John Thamm easily creates a realistic face and head form on a shellacked surface with just a few intriguing strokes.

Directors: Sally Schenck
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That Time of Year
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8.00
1 votes

#2 - That Time of Year

Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/1988

Steve Ross captures a real 'dreamscape' on canvas -- soft rolling hills, birch trees and pretty lake; paint along and add your own touches. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Bright Red, Van Dyke Brown, Midnight Black, Indian Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Sap Green

Directors: Sally Schenck
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Waterfall Wonder
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7.33
3 votes

#3 - Waterfall Wonder

Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/1988

One of nature's perfect creations -- the misty, splashing waterfall -- is painted by Bob Ross, in all its magnificent splendor. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow; Black Gesso

Directors: Sally Schenck
Mighty Mountain Lake
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7.20
5 votes

#4 - Mighty Mountain Lake

Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/1988

See the amazing glacier-like peaks Bob Ross creates in this icy panorama; grab your painting knife and do this one too. Colors used: Titanium White, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red

Directors: Sally Schenck
Wooded Stream Oval
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7.00
1 votes

#5 - Wooded Stream Oval

Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/9/1988

Watch and learn as Bob Ross unfolds this beautifully soft wooded scene with gently rippling brook, all inside an oval shape. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red; Black Gesso

Directors: Sally Schenck
Two Seasons
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6.00
1 votes

#6 - Two Seasons

Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/17/1988

Take a little walk with Bob Ross as he shows you how to create the same mountain landscape setting in both summer and winter! Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Green, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red

Directors: Sally Schenck
Double Oval Fantasy
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6.00
1 votes

#7 - Double Oval Fantasy

Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/1988

Bob Ross shows you how two beautiful mountain and evergreen oval scenes can be harmonized into one memorable masterpiece. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Green, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red

Directors: Sally Schenck
High Tide
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6.00
1 votes

#8 - High Tide

Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/1988

Bob Ross' gentle brush strokes create bending palm trees on the edge of a sea coast, just before the water reaches its high point. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red; Black Gesso

Directors: Sally Schenck
Nestled Cabin
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5.00
1 votes

#9 - Nestled Cabin

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/1988

Out of nowhere appears an unexpected find -- a weathered cottage in the deep forest that Bob Ross places there, in an already perfect setting. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red

Directors: Sally Schenck
Barn in Snow Oval
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5.00
3 votes

#10 - Barn in Snow Oval

Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/1988

You'll love this super big snow-bundled country structure by Bob Ross - it's in an oval, and watch for a little surprise too! Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson,Yellow Ochre

Directors: Sally Schenck
Wintertime Discovery
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4.00
2 votes

#11 - Wintertime Discovery

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/1988

Imagine stumbling upon this little surprise cabin and shed, nestled in the snow drifts! Bob Ross shows you how easy it is to paint. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red

Directors: Sally Schenck
Mountain Mirage Wood Shape
star
4.00
1 votes

#12 - Mountain Mirage Wood Shape

Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/7/1988

Real or imaginary? It doesn't matter which as Bob Ross captures a great mountain and forest scene on specially cut plywood! Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Indian Yellow, Bright Red

Directors: Sally Schenck
Deep Woods
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3.50
2 votes

#13 - Deep Woods

Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/1988

Bob Ross creates a breathtaking, misty wooded scene with tiny trickling creek that's fast and easy to recreate. Colors used: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Midnight Black, Dark Sienna, Van Dyke Brown, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Bright Red

Directors: Sally Schenck