Skip to main content
A Bob Ross landscape painting from the episode "Autumn Distinction."

The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

All episodes with PBS Passport

The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

All episodes with PBS Passport

Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in "The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross." Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”

Watch this show and many more anytime, anywhere on the free PBS App.

Stream to your TV

Upcoming Airdates

  • Friday Aug 29, 11:30 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Create
  • Saturday Aug 30, 5:30 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Create
Support Provided By
Stormy Seas
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:39
Enjoy ‘Stormy Seas’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
After the Rain
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:45
Enjoy ‘After the Rain’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Snowy Moon
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:47
Enjoy ‘Snowy Morn’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Old Country Mill
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:36
Enjoy ‘Old Country Mill’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Grandpa's Barn
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:45
Enjoy ‘Grandpa’s Barn’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Deep Woods
Unlock with PBS Passport
28:04
Enjoy ‘Deep Woods’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Mountain Seclusion
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:56
Enjoy ‘Mountain Seclusion’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Mountain Hideaway
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:49
Enjoy ‘Mountain Hideaway’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Peaceful Haven
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:33
Enjoy ‘Peaceful Haven’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Winter Solitude
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:55
Enjoy ‘Winter Solitude’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Daisy Delight
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:47
Enjoy ‘Daisy Delight’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Black Seascape
Unlock with PBS Passport
27:50
Enjoy ‘Black Seascape’ by television’s favorite painter Bob Ross.
Active loading indicator