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The Joy of Painting

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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…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Reflections of Calm
Feb 22, 1994
E2
Before the Snowfall
Mar 1, 1994
E3
Winding Stream
Mar 8, 1994
E4
Tranquility Cove
Mar 15, 1994
E5
Cabin in the Hollow
Mar 22, 1994
E6
View from Clear Creek
Mar 29, 1994
E7
Bridge to Autumn
Apr 5, 1994
E8
Trail's End
Apr 12, 1994
E9
Evergreen Valley
Apr 19, 1994
E10
Balmy Beach
Apr 26, 1994
E11
Lake at the Ridge
May 3, 1994
E12
In the Midst of Winter
May 10, 1994
E13
Wilderness Day
May 17, 1994

Cast

BRBob Ross
Bob Ross
Self - Host

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The Joy of Painting — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Joy of Painting?

The Joy of Painting is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and fuboTV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Joy of Painting on Netflix?

No, The Joy of Painting is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.

Is The Joy of Painting on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Joy of Painting is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Joy of Painting for free?

The Joy of Painting is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

How many seasons are in The Joy of Painting?

The Joy of Painting has 31 seasons in total (403 episodes). The series concluded in 1994.

Are all episodes of The Joy of Painting out yet?

Yes — all 403 episodes across 31 seasons of The Joy of Painting are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 32 of The Joy of Painting?

No — The Joy of Painting ended after 31 seasons, so there is no Season 32.