Best of the Joy of Painting

The late Bob Ross delights and encourages the painting hobbyist. The soft-spoken Ross paints natural scenes, including his trademark "happy" clouds, mountains and trees, while soothingly offering words of encouragement to those painting at home.

Fri, Apr 26 11:30 A.M. Misty Forest Oval     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses delicate Lavender and Green shades to paint this glimpse at a forest through an oval window.

Sat, Apr 27 5:30 A.M. Misty Forest Oval     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses delicate Lavender and Green shades to paint this glimpse at a forest through an oval window.

Sat, Apr 27 6:00 A.M. Dock Scene     NHPBS (11.1)

An abandoned fishing boat hugs an old dockside pier and as always, Bob Ross completes the scene in less than thirty minutes!

Sat, Apr 27 9:00 P.M. Misty Forest Oval     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses delicate Lavender and Green shades to paint this glimpse at a forest through an oval window.

Sat, Apr 27 9:30 P.M. Winter Mountain     NH Create (11.4)

In this painting, Bob Ross' icy blue mountains capture the mood of a cold winter's day.

Sun, Apr 28 2:00 A.M. Misty Forest Oval     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses delicate Lavender and Green shades to paint this glimpse at a forest through an oval window.

Sun, Apr 28 2:30 A.M. Winter Mountain     NH Create (11.4)

In this painting, Bob Ross' icy blue mountains capture the mood of a cold winter's day.

Mon, Apr 29 11:30 A.M. Country Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.

Mon, Apr 29 11:30 P.M. Country Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.

Tue, Apr 30 5:30 A.M. Country Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.

Tue, Apr 30 11:30 A.M. Emerald Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of Green that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.

Tue, Apr 30 11:30 P.M. Emerald Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of Green that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.

Wed, May 1 5:30 A.M. Emerald Waters     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of Green that burst from the canvas in this exciting display of nature's wonder.

Wed, May 1 11:30 A.M. Storm's Arrival     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

Wed, May 1 11:30 P.M. Storm's Arrival     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

Thu, May 2 5:30 A.M. Storm's Arrival     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints an evening thunderstorm that calls back to Bob Ross's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration; a dazzling sunset framed by dark clouds and trees.

Thu, May 2 11:30 A.M. Quiet Inlet     NH Create (11.4)

An inlet is the perfect place to escape with your thoughts and enjoy the day.

Thu, May 2 11:30 P.M. Quiet Inlet     NH Create (11.4)

An inlet is the perfect place to escape with your thoughts and enjoy the day.

Fri, May 3 5:30 A.M. Quiet Inlet     NH Create (11.4)

An inlet is the perfect place to escape with your thoughts and enjoy the day.

Fri, May 3 11:30 A.M. Winter Oval     NH Create (11.4)

A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; this pleasing Bob Ross "trademark" is enjoyed by all.

Sat, May 4 5:30 A.M. Winter Oval     NH Create (11.4)

A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; this pleasing Bob Ross "trademark" is enjoyed by all.

Sat, May 4 6:00 A.M. Northern Lights     NHPBS (11.1)

On a black background, Bob Ross creates an incredible scene with mountain, cabin and the notorious lights of the northern sky.

Sat, May 4 9:00 P.M. Winter Oval     NH Create (11.4)

A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; this pleasing Bob Ross "trademark" is enjoyed by all.

Sat, May 4 9:30 P.M. Country Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.

Sun, May 5 2:00 A.M. Winter Oval     NH Create (11.4)

A beautiful snowy cabin scene painted inside an oval; this pleasing Bob Ross "trademark" is enjoyed by all.

Sun, May 5 2:30 A.M. Country Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

Today Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.

Mon, May 6 11:30 A.M. Mountain by the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Mon, May 6 11:30 P.M. Mountain by the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Tue, May 7 5:30 A.M. Mountain by the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Tue, May 7 11:30 A.M. Mountain Stream     NH Create (11.4)

With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Tue, May 7 11:30 P.M. Mountain Stream     NH Create (11.4)

With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Wed, May 8 5:30 A.M. Mountain Stream     NH Create (11.4)

With just a few tools, Bob Ross paints a mountain stream running through gently sloping ground that looks soft as velvet.

Wed, May 8 11:30 A.M. Moonlit Serenade     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Wed, May 8 11:30 P.M. Moonlit Serenade     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Thu, May 9 5:30 A.M. Moonlit Serenade     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins paints a gnarled old tree adorned with Spanish moss as it stands sentinel over a moonlit stream in this moody Bob Ross landscape.

Thu, May 9 11:30 A.M. Mountain River     NH Create (11.4)

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Thu, May 9 11:30 P.M. Mountain River     NH Create (11.4)

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Fri, May 10 5:30 A.M. Mountain River     NH Create (11.4)

Far-away mountains appear to float in the clouds as Bob Ross paints a gently flowing river in the foreground.

Fri, May 10 11:30 A.M. Purple Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Fri, May 10 9:30 P.M. Trace of Spring     NH Create (11.4)

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Sat, May 11 5:30 A.M. Purple Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Sat, May 11 6:00 A.M. Evening Waterfall     NHPBS (11.1)

Once again Bob Ross shares his truly unique painting technique as he creates a fantastic waterfall on black canvas.

Sat, May 11 10:30 A.M. Trace of Spring     NH Create (11.4)

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Sat, May 11 9:00 P.M. Purple Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Sat, May 11 9:30 P.M. Mountain by the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Sun, May 12 2:00 A.M. Purple Splendor     NH Create (11.4)

Join Bob Ross as he creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.

Sun, May 12 2:30 A.M. Mountain by the Sea     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross quickly paints a most challenging masterpiece of majestic mountains reigning over a colorful seascape.

Sun, May 12 12:30 P.M. Trace of Spring     NH Create (11.4)

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Sun, May 12 9:30 P.M. Trace of Spring     NH Create (11.4)

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Mon, May 13 2:30 A.M. Trace of Spring     NH Create (11.4)

Stroll to the river with Bob Ross and enjoy the emergence of springtime blossoms on flowering trees.

Mon, May 13 11:30 A.M. Arctic Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Mon, May 13 11:30 P.M. Arctic Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Tue, May 14 5:30 A.M. Arctic Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Tue, May 14 11:30 A.M. Winter Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

Tue, May 14 11:30 P.M. Winter Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

Wed, May 15 5:30 A.M. Winter Cabin     NH Create (11.4)

In the midst of a cold, wintry forest, Bob Ross gently places a magical little cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush.

Wed, May 15 11:30 A.M. Trapper's Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Wed, May 15 11:30 P.M. Trapper's Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Thu, May 16 5:30 A.M. Trapper's Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Towering Bob Ross mountains and a frosty moonlit landscape are the setting of Nicholas Hankins old trapper's cabin on the banks of an icy, winding river.

Thu, May 16 11:30 A.M. Lonely Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Thu, May 16 11:30 P.M. Lonely Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Fri, May 17 5:30 A.M. Lonely Retreat     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses beautiful blue effects on canvas to highlight the drama and beauty of a snow-bound cabin at sunset.

Fri, May 17 11:30 A.M. Black Seascape     NH Create (11.4)

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Sat, May 18 5:30 A.M. Black Seascape     NH Create (11.4)

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Sat, May 18 6:00 A.M. Alpine Meadow     NHPBS (11.1)

Spring has sprung in the crisp mountain air of this alpine meadow.

Sat, May 18 9:00 P.M. Black Seascape     NH Create (11.4)

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Sat, May 18 9:30 P.M. Arctic Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Sun, May 19 2:00 A.M. Black Seascape     NH Create (11.4)

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.

Sun, May 19 2:30 A.M. Arctic Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Experience a lovely waterfall by moonlight - a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas by artist Bob Ross.

Mon, May 20 11:30 A.M. Daisy Delight     NH Create (11.4)

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Mon, May 20 11:30 P.M. Daisy Delight     NH Create (11.4)

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Tue, May 21 5:30 A.M. Daisy Delight     NH Create (11.4)

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Tue, May 21 11:30 A.M. Winter Solitude     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Tue, May 21 11:30 P.M. Winter Solitude     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Wed, May 22 5:30 A.M. Winter Solitude     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross shows us how to paint a beautiful and detailed winter scene with graceful leafless trees galore.

Wed, May 22 11:30 A.M. September Song     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins makes sure the chill of autumn is felt creeping in on the banks of a winding creek in this foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.

Wed, May 22 11:30 P.M. September Song     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins makes sure the chill of autumn is felt creeping in on the banks of a winding creek in this foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.

Thu, May 23 5:30 A.M. September Song     NH Create (11.4)

Nicholas Hankins makes sure the chill of autumn is felt creeping in on the banks of a winding creek in this foggy, early morning Bob Ross landscape.

Thu, May 23 11:30 A.M. Mountain Hideaway     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.

Thu, May 23 11:30 P.M. Mountain Hideaway     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.

Fri, May 24 5:30 A.M. Mountain Hideaway     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.

Fri, May 24 11:30 A.M. Best of the Joy of Painting     NH Create (11.4)

With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

Sat, May 25 5:30 A.M. Best of the Joy of Painting     NH Create (11.4)

With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

Sat, May 25 6:00 A.M. Towering Glacier     NHPBS (11.1)

With a sweep of his brushes, Bob Ross paints a waterfall flowing at the foot of a magnificent mountainous glacier.

Sat, May 25 9:00 P.M. Best of the Joy of Painting     NH Create (11.4)

With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

Sat, May 25 9:30 P.M. Daisy Delight     NH Create (11.4)

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Sun, May 26 2:00 A.M. Best of the Joy of Painting     NH Create (11.4)

With his trusty paint brushes in hand, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful hideaway nested below a towering mountain.

Sun, May 26 2:30 A.M. Daisy Delight     NH Create (11.4)

Stately evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies.

Mon, May 27 11:30 A.M. Oval Barn     NH Create (11.4)

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

Mon, May 27 11:30 P.M. Oval Barn     NH Create (11.4)

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

Tue, May 28 5:30 A.M. Oval Barn     NH Create (11.4)

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.

Tue, May 28 11:30 A.M. Covered Bridge     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

Tue, May 28 11:30 P.M. Covered Bridge     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

Wed, May 29 5:30 A.M. Covered Bridge     NH Create (11.4)

Bob Ross paints a country covered-bridge without disturbing the lovely forest background.

Wed, May 29 11:30 A.M. Midnight Breaker     NH Create (11.4)

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Wed, May 29 11:30 P.M. Midnight Breaker     NH Create (11.4)

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Thu, May 30 5:30 A.M. Midnight Breaker     NH Create (11.4)

The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.

Thu, May 30 11:30 A.M. Dark Waterfall     NH Create (11.4)

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

Thu, May 30 11:30 P.M. Dark Waterfall     NH Create (11.4)

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

Fri, May 31 5:30 A.M. Dark Waterfall     NH Create (11.4)

Watch Bob Ross and his amazing paint brushes create a wonderful little waterfall in the middle of an early autumn forest.

Fri, May 31 11:30 A.M. Night Light     NH Create (11.4)

A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night.

Sat, Jun 1 5:30 A.M. Night Light     NH Create (11.4)

A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night.

Sat, Jun 1 6:00 A.M. Golden Knoll     NHPBS (11.1)

Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross uses to paint this simple yet lovely monochromatic scene.

Sat, Jun 1 9:00 P.M. Night Light     NH Create (11.4)

A lighthouse has been the saving grace for many a sailor during the night.

Sat, Jun 1 9:30 P.M. Oval Barn     NH Create (11.4)

As if by magic, Bob Ross paints an old country barn in an oval - with snowy trees and bushes breaking through the borders.


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