The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting season 31

Every episode of The Joy of Painting season 31, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting season 31!

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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Wilderness Day
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8.56
9 votes

#1 - Wilderness Day

Season 31 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/17/1994

Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful meadow and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross' painting technique.

Directors: Sally Schenck
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Reflections of Calm
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8.15
26 votes

#2 - Reflections of Calm

Season 31 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/1994

Bob Ross takes you to a beautiful lake in high country -- catch a glimpse of magnificent mountains, images echoed in the crystal clear water below.

Directors: Sally Schenck
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Trail's End
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8.00
4 votes

#3 - Trail's End

Season 31 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/12/1994

In this oval painting, Bob Ross creates a wonderful scene where an old fence follows a trail to the edge of the woods.

Directors: Sally Schenck
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Balmy Beach
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8.00
4 votes

#4 - Balmy Beach

Season 31 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/26/1994

Bob Ross invites you for a walk on the shore; soothing waves rolling in from the sea to the palm trees - all in a delightful seashell shape on canvas.

Directors: Sally Schenck
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Cabin in the Hollow
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7.88
8 votes

#5 - Cabin in the Hollow

Season 31 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/22/1994

Soft misty background, sweet snow-kissed cabin and rich trees and bushes - all nestled down inside a winter oval painting by Bob Ross.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Bridge to Autumn
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7.83
6 votes

#6 - Bridge to Autumn

Season 31 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/5/1994

Take a drive into the country with Bob Ross and pass through an old covered bridge into a landscape bursting with soft fall foliage.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Winding Stream
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7.80
5 votes

#7 - Winding Stream

Season 31 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/1994

Join Bob Ross for a stroll down yonder by the river, relax in the serenity of an expansive yet quiet sky with proud evergreens looking on.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Tranquility Cove
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7.60
5 votes

#8 - Tranquility Cove

Season 31 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/1994

As the foliage reaches its peak of autumn beauty, experience the tranquility of nice meadow, pond and happy birch trees - all painted the Bob Ross way.

Directors: Sally Schenck
View from Clear Creek
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7.40
5 votes

#9 - View from Clear Creek

Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/1994

Gently rolling mountains make an amazing backdrop for this Bob Ross masterpiece; a winding stream and textured ground vegetation provide the rest.

Directors: Sally Schenck
In the Midst of Winter
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7.33
6 votes

#10 - In the Midst of Winter

Season 31 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/10/1994

It's a cold, cold winter day but Bob Ross offers a warm and roomy barn as refuge from the snowy blanket covering the farm.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Before the Snowfall
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7.31
13 votes

#11 - Before the Snowfall

Season 31 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/1994

Bob Ross invites you to experience the anticipation of winter’s white blanket, moving in to create a soft, delicate draping of the cabin landscape.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Evergreen Valley
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7.29
7 votes

#12 - Evergreen Valley

Season 31 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/19/1994

Drive through mountain country with Bob Ross and happen upon a ridge of thick, rich evergreens gracing the hollow below.

Directors: Sally Schenck
Lake at the Ridge
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4.00
1 votes

#13 - Lake at the Ridge

Season 31 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/3/1994

Guest artist Steve Ross extends an invitation to join him on the banks of a crystal loch for a view of majestic mountain peaks.

Directors: Sally Schenck