Season 3

Season 3 (1984)

Season 3 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Mountain Retreat, Blue Moon, Bubbling Stream, Winter Night, Distant Hills, Covered Bridge, Quiet Inlet, Night Light, The Old Mill, Campfire, Rustic Barn, Hidden Lake, and Peaceful Waters.


Episodes: 13

Star Cast: Bob Ross ,



Episodes List

Ep.1 Mountain Retreat

Air Date: 1984-01-04

Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer getaway with rugged brown peaks, clear blue waters and a cozy little cabin too.

Ep.2 Blue Moon

Air Date: 1984-01-11

Breathtaking skies, bending palms and waves that accentuate the cool night breeze. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Bob Ross.

Ep.3 Bubbling Stream

Air Date: 1984-01-18

In the midst of the forest flows a stream that splashes and trickles endlessly along – Bob Ross depicts the true beauty of nature.

Ep.4 Winter Night

Air Date: 1984-01-25

Bob Ross captures the stillness of cold darkness and rests a cozy little cabin atop a snow covered hill – a real black canvas favorite.

Ep.5 Distant Hills

Air Date: 1984-02-01

Far, far away there rests a mountain nestled in misty clouds and foothills. Bob Ross creates a scene using soft, brilliant colors.

Ep.6 Covered Bridge

Air Date: 1984-02-08

Enjoy this Bob Ross scene that includes luxurious green foliage and an old weathered trestle-bridge placed lovingly amongst all the beauty.

Ep.7 Quiet Inlet

Air Date: 1984-02-15

Sneak away into the sounds of quiet waters, velvety green shrubs and distance foothills. Bob Ross creates a perfect scene of relaxation.

Ep.8 Night Light

Air Date: 1984-02-22

In this dark breathtaking scene, Bob Ross creates an almost calm night with waves crashing against rocks and protective lighthouse.

Ep.9 The Old Mill

Air Date: 1984-02-29

Journey into the country with Bob Ross and watch how he creates this magnificent painting by adding a large old mill into the heart of the forest.

Ep.10 Campfire

Air Date: 1984-03-07

In this one-of-a-kind masterpiece, Bob Ross paints a vibrant golden red glow, complete with cowboy restin’ a while by the cracklin’ flames.

Ep.11 Rustic Barn

Air Date: 1984-03-14

A beautiful fall scene -- Bob Ross uses the colors of nature to settle an old worn-down farm building into soft golden grassy bushes and trees.

Ep.12 Hidden Lake

Air Date: 1984-03-21

Beneath a soft purple mountain range, lots of trees and bushes surround a secret little lake, as only Bob Ross can create on canvas.

Ep.13 Peaceful Waters

Air Date: 1984-03-28

Talented guest artist Steve Ross creates clear blue skies, an almighty mountain and lake lined generously with trees and bushes.