The BEST episodes of The Joy of Painting season 9

Every episode of The Joy of Painting season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Joy of Painting season 9!

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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Surf's Up
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8.33
3 votes

#1 - Surf's Up

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/1986

Feel the salt spray as Bob Ross paints ocean waves under abundant clouds, rolling in to spend their energy against sand and rock.

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Secluded Beach
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8.00
4 votes

#2 - Secluded Beach

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/4/1986

Bob Ross teaches us the secret of his wet-on-wet technique while creating a restless ocean crashing against a rugged rocky coastline.

Mountain Path
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8.00
3 votes

#3 - Mountain Path

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/25/1986

Join Bob Ross for a happy half-hour as he creates one of his beautiful mountain and evergreen scenes, complete with path and ample bushes.

Nature's Paradise
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7.75
4 votes

#4 - Nature's Paradise

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/9/1986

Today Bob Ross creates a fantastic southwestern mountain scene with spectacular red peaks looming over a lazy, tree-lined stream.

Red Sunset
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7.75
4 votes

#5 - Red Sunset

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/14/1986

Warm light in sky and clouds makes this a glowing, fiery landscape -- Bob Ross teaches the use of his technique on black canvas.

Little House by the Road
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7.50
4 votes

#6 - Little House by the Road

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/18/1986

A weathered fence guards a rustic country home shadowed by tall trees as Bob Ross creates another masterpiece in his unique style.

Mountain Hideaway
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6.83
6 votes

#7 - Mountain Hideaway

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/23/1986

Bob Ross employs a unique technique, using both black and white base coats, to create a happy little stream tumbling down a rocky meadow.

Country Charm
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6.50
2 votes

#8 - Country Charm

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/2/1986

Bob Ross brings springtime to the canvas, all around a tiny cabin set in a landscape of hazy green hills and cottony clouds.

Meadow Road
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6.50
2 votes

#9 - Meadow Road

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/21/1986

Majestic snow-covered peaks and evergreens loom over lush green grasslands as Bob Ross takes you into his world of natural beauty.

Forest Hills
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6.50
2 votes

#10 - Forest Hills

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/11/1986

Strong mountains, proud evergreens and luxurious trees and bushes hug the velvety smooth foothills in today’s Bob Ross masterpiece.

Winter Evergreens
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6.00
2 votes

#11 - Winter Evergreens

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/1986

Join Bob Ross as he creates a beautiful snowy landscape with stately evergreens, warmed by winter sun hanging low over distant mountains.

Mountain by the Sea
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6.00
5 votes

#12 - Mountain by the Sea

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/16/1986

Majestic mountains reign over a colorful seascape as Bob Ross creates one of the most challenging masterpieces ever painted in a half-hour.

Winter Oval
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5.75
4 votes

#13 - Winter Oval

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/28/1986

A beautiful mountain painting in an oval – with a surprising twist! – as Bob Ross creates a lonely cabin embraced by lovely lacy bushes.