The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting season 26

Every episode of The Joy of Painting season 26, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting season 26!

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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First Snow
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8.50
2 votes

#1 - First Snow

Season 26 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/1992

Follow Bob Ross into a lovely mountain setting with magnificent evergreens, where the first touches of snow appear in the valley.

Directors: Sally Schenck
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A Trace of Spring
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8.00
2 votes

#2 - A Trace of Spring

Season 26 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/29/1992

Stroll along a wonderful hustling, bubbling river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on spectacular trees.

Directors: Sally Schenck
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In the Stillness of the Morning
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7.80
5 votes

#3 - In the Stillness of the Morning

Season 26 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/1992

Take a walk with Bob Ross and experience the quiet motionless beauty of a glassy river as the morning fog hangs onto the distant shore.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Lake in the Valley
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7.50
2 votes

#4 - Lake in the Valley

Season 26 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/22/1992

Discover a beautiful quiet lake hidden deep in the wilderness - and just beyond a glorious snow-covered mountain! - from the magical brushes of Bob Ross.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Sunset Aglow
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7.50
2 votes

#5 - Sunset Aglow

Season 26 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/16/1993

Find yourself in a gorgeous late-afternoon mountain masterpiece by Bob Ross -- breathtaking purples skies, defined evergreens and smooth lake.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Snow Birch
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7.00
2 votes

#6 - Snow Birch

Season 26 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/12/1993

An incredibly unique Bob Ross painting -- delight in the effects of white and black gesso, discover a birch tree forest perfectly mirrored in the cold stillness of winter.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Purple Mountain Range
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7.00
3 votes

#7 - Purple Mountain Range

Season 26 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/2/1993

Take a nice walk with Bob Ross along a peacefully flowing river and enjoy a view of gorgeous amethyst mountains and stately trees in the distance.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Tranquil Wooded Stream
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6.50
2 votes

#8 - Tranquil Wooded Stream

Season 26 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/26/1993

Bob Ross takes you to a lovely spot deep in the woods where the seclusion, silence and beauty offer serenity to the soul.

Directors: Sally Schenck
An Arctic Winter Day
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6.33
3 votes

#9 - An Arctic Winter Day

Season 26 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/1993

Travel to the coldest place imaginable with Bob Ross and find a lonely cabin comfortably nestled on the edge of a glassy-smooth frozen pond.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Early Autumn
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6.33
3 votes

#10 - Early Autumn

Season 26 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/19/1993

Follow along with the brushes of Bob Ross and step into a beautiful mountain oval - experience the first signs of autumn.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Storm's A Comin
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6.00
3 votes

#11 - Storm's A Comin

Season 26 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/9/1993

Join artist Bob Ross under turbulent skies as the windy waves rush to crash upon the rocks - all within a pleasing oval shape.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Evening at the Falls
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6.00
1 votes

#12 - Evening at the Falls

Season 26 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/23/1993

Sneak away into the cold shadows with Bob Ross and enjoy the beauty of a winter night at the foot of a large fierce waterfall.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Delightful Meadow Home
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4.00
1 votes

#13 - Delightful Meadow Home

Season 26 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/1992

Hike into the expanse of wilderness with Bob Ross and happen upon a quaint little home sitting among softly blowing meadow grasses.

Directors: Sally Schenck