The Joy of Painting: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Joy of Painting Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Purple Splendor
Sep 5, 1984
Bob Ross will fascinate you with this crimson winter scene, where cabin and snow are virtually undisturbed and the evergreens are full.
Tranquil Valley
Sep 12, 1984
Envision yourself in a world of purple mountain tops and glistening waters that reflect the glowing sky; a magical Bob Ross scene!
Majestic Mountains
Sep 19, 1984
On a clear day Bob Ross creates an almighty mountain captured by a clear blue sky – another spectacular masterpiece on canvas.
Winter Sawscape
Sep 26, 1984
Something new and different -- paint a wintry country scene on a wooden sawblade with guest artist Dorothy Dent.
Evening Seascape
Oct 3, 1984
Feel the cool breeze and admire the beauty of turbulent waves, jagged cliffs and dark night skies -- Bob Ross paints a west coast seascape.
Warm Summer Day
Oct 10, 1984
Grab a cold lemonade and follow along with Bob Ross as he leads you through wooded beauty into a hot summer swimming spot.
Cabin in the Woods
Oct 17, 1984
Enjoy the peacefulness of the calm evening as you take a walk with Bob Ross through the enchanted timber lands just before nightfall.
Wetlands
Oct 24, 1984
Feel the warm swampy air and admire the overgrown trees with hanging Spanish moss and velvety bushes … all Bob Ross style of course!
Cool Waters
Oct 31, 1984
Bob Ross captures the beauty of Alaska on canvas: clear skies, soft cottony clouds, snow covered mountains and breathtaking crystal lake.
Quiet Woods
Nov 7, 1984
Bob Ross takes you on a journey through the majestic forest where you can smell the sweet aroma of pines and taste cool mist in the air.
Northwest Majesty
Nov 14, 1984
Tall leafy trees, almighty mountains and puffy white clouds; a fresh and innovative painting by guest artist Diane Andre.
Autumn Days
Nov 21, 1984
In the still of the night, trees reflect off the glistening pond and cool breeze of blows as Bob Ross takes you on this black canvas adventure.
Mountain Challenge
Nov 28, 1984
Here it is! Impressive skies, misty waters and snowy mountains – completed by Bob Ross using just his specially designed painting knife!