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The Joy of Painting: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Jan 11, 1983 Updated Jul 25, 2026

The Joy of Painting is an American television show that features painting instructions. The first season includes twelve episodes, each with a unique title: A Walk in the Woods, Mt. McKinley, Ebony Sunset, Winter Mist, Quiet Stream, Winter Moon, Autumn Mountains, Peaceful Valley, Seascape, Mountain Lake, Winter Glow, and Snowfall.

Season overview

The Joy of Painting is an American television show that features painting instructions. The first season includes twelve episodes, each with a unique title: A Walk in the Woods, Mt. McKinley, Ebony Sunset, Winter Mist, Quiet Stream, Winter Moon, Autumn Mountains, Peaceful Valley, Seascape, Mountain Lake, Winter Glow, and Snowfall.

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Episodes

S1·E1

A Walk in the Woods

Jan 11, 1983 · 28 min

Bob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.

S1·E2

Mt. McKinley

Jan 11, 1983 · 28 min

This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.