The Joy of Painting — Season 1
We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.
About this season
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)
1. A Walk in the Woods
Aired 11 January 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.
2. Mt. McKinley
Aired 11 January 1983 • 28 min
This episode remains unaired and was provided only to various TV stations to determine their interest in the show.
3. Ebony Sunset
Aired 18 January 1983 • 25 min
4. Winter Mist
Aired 25 January 1983 • 28 min
5. Quiet Stream
Aired 1 February 1983 • 28 min
6. Winter Moon
Aired 8 February 1983 • 28 min
7. Autumn Mountain
Aired 15 February 1983 • 28 min
8. Peaceful Valley
Aired 22 February 1983 • 28 min
9. Seascape
Aired 1 March 1983 • 28 min
10. Mountain Lake
Aired 8 March 1983 • 28 min
11. Winter Glow
Aired 15 March 1983 • 28 min
12. Snow Fall
Aired 22 March 1983 • 28 min
13. Final Reflections
Aired 29 March 1983 • 28 min