The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting With Bob Ross season 8

Every episode of The Joy of Painting With Bob Ross season 8, 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 8!

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
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Northern Lights
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8.40
5 votes

#1 - Northern Lights

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/1986

Bob Ross begins with a black canvas to create this startling rendition of a snowy landscape with the notorious lights of the northern sky.

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Cactus at Sunset
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8.25
8 votes

#2 - Cactus at Sunset

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/1986

A path of cacti and rocks lead right up to a bold sun setting in a dramatic red sky, all from the delicate motions of Bob Ross’ paint brush.

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Mountain Range
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8.25
4 votes

#3 - Mountain Range

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/1986

Guest painter Steve Ross uses lots of color in this stirring depiction of giant peaks behind foothills opening onto a smooth lake.

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Majestic Pine
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7.86
7 votes

#4 - Majestic Pine

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/1986

Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery inside the unique shape of a tapered rectangle with cut-in corners.

Misty Rolling Hills
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7.80
5 votes

#5 - Misty Rolling Hills

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/1986

Bob Ross creates soft purple sky and tall trees that almost seem to float in the hazy foothills of a distant, blue-grey mountain.

Bubbling Mountain Brook
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7.80
5 votes

#6 - Bubbling Mountain Brook

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/1986

A playful brook appears the perfect complement to a range of rugged mountains in this Bob Ross setting on canvas.

Lonely Retreat
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7.75
4 votes

#7 - Lonely Retreat

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/1986

A real Bob Ross favorite – he uses blue and red highlights to accentuate the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Waterside Way
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7.67
3 votes

#8 - Waterside Way

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/1986

A wilderness path leads you to the side of a still lake in a setting that Bob Ross accents with an abundance of trees.

Hunter's Haven
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7.60
5 votes

#9 - Hunter's Haven

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/1986

Bob Ross’ exciting use of blue, yellow and orange hues brings vibrancy to this wood side setting and dream cabin beside a clear blue lake.

Lakeside Cabin
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7.43
7 votes

#10 - Lakeside Cabin

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/1986

A cabin has found a peaceful resting place amongst a warm setting of lush, lakeside greenery in this wonderful oval creation by Bob Ross.

Warm Winter Day
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7.33
6 votes

#11 - Warm Winter Day

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/1986

The field of snow and the little cabin yield to the bright, orange sun -- Bob Ross conveys harmony in this cold, but cozy scene.

Foot of the Mountain
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7.25
4 votes

#12 - Foot of the Mountain

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/1986

A lake and some tall trees pay homage to a commanding mountain in the background, as a cabin stands nearby -- a classic Bob Ross creation.

Winter Hideaway
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7.00
3 votes

#13 - Winter Hideaway

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/1986

Bob Ross puts a lonesome cabin in the middle of a snowy setting as an unexpected place of respite for the weary traveler.