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The Joy of Painting

Plot: The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting"

First Episode Aired On:
Tuesday, January 11 1983
42 years ago

Last Episode Aired On:
Tuesday, May 17 1994
30 years ago

Number of seasons: 31 (403 episodes)

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Portrait of Bob Ross

Bob Ross
Bob Ross was 40 in The Joy of Painting.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 29 1942
Tue, Jul 04 1995

Seasons

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Specials

SpecialsNumber of Episodes:15

Season Air Date: Thu, Mar 27 2025

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 1

Season 1Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Jan 11 1983

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 2

Season 2Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Aug 31 1983

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 3

Season 3Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Jan 04 1984

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 4

Season 4Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Sep 05 1984

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 5

Season 5Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Jan 02 1985

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 6

Season 6Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, May 01 1985

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 7

Season 7Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Oct 02 1985

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 8

Season 8Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Thu, Jan 02 1986

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 9

Season 9Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Apr 30 1986

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 10

Season 10Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Sep 03 1986

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 11

Season 11Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Dec 30 1986

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 12

Season 12Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Apr 29 1987

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 13

Season 13Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Sep 02 1987

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 14

Season 14Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Dec 30 1987

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 15

Season 15Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Apr 27 1988

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 16

Season 16Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Sun, Jul 17 1988

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 17

Season 17Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Jan 04 1989

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 18

Season 18Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Jul 05 1989

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 19

Season 19Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Jan 03 1990

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 20

Season 20Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Apr 04 1990

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 21

Season 21Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Wed, Sep 05 1990

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 22

Season 22Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 23

Season 23Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Sep 03 1991

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 24

Season 24Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Jan 07 1992

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 25

Season 25Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Aug 25 1992

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 26

Season 26Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Dec 01 1992

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 27

Season 27Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Mar 02 1993

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 28

Season 28Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, May 25 1993

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 29

Season 29Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Aug 24 1993

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 30

Season 30Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Nov 23 1993

Portrait for The Joy of Painting - Season 31

Season 31Number of Episodes:13

Season Air Date: Tue, Feb 22 1994