Season 1

Season 1 (1983)

Season 1 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: 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.


Episodes: 13

Star Cast: Bob Ross ,



Episodes List

Ep.1 A Walk in the Woods

Air Date: 1983-01-11

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.

Ep.2 Mt. McKinley

Air Date: 1983-01-11

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

Ep.3 Ebony Sunset

Air Date: 1983-01-18

Ep.4 Winter Mist

Air Date: 1983-01-25

Ep.5 Quiet Stream

Air Date: 1983-02-01

Ep.6 Winter Moon

Air Date: 1983-02-08

Ep.7 Autumn Mountain

Air Date: 1983-02-15

Ep.8 Peaceful Valley

Air Date: 1983-02-22

Ep.9 Seascape

Air Date: 1983-03-01

Ep.10 Mountain Lake

Air Date: 1983-03-08

Ep.11 Winter Glow

Air Date: 1983-03-15

Ep.12 Snow Fall

Air Date: 1983-03-22

Ep.13 Final Reflections

Air Date: 1983-03-29