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The Joy of Painting

The Joy of Painting - Season 3 (1984)

Audience Score
85

Season 3 Plot

Season 3 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Mountain Retreat, Blue Moon, Bubbling Stream, Winter Night, Distant Hills, Covered Bridge, Quiet Inlet, Night Light, The Old Mill, Campfire, Rustic Barn, Hidden Lake, and Peaceful Waters.

The Joy of Painting Season 3 aired on January 4th, 1984.

Season 3 Episodes

1. Mountain Retreat

January 4th, 198427 min

Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer getaway with rugged brown peaks, clear blue waters and a cozy little cabin too.

2. Blue Moon

January 11th, 198426 min

Breathtaking skies, bending palms and waves that accentuate the cool night breeze. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Bob Ross.

3. Bubbling Stream

January 18th, 198426 min

In the midst of the forest flows a stream that splashes and trickles endlessly along – Bob Ross depicts the true beauty of nature.

4. Winter Night

January 25th, 198426 min

Bob Ross captures the stillness of cold darkness and rests a cozy little cabin atop a snow covered hill – a real black canvas favorite.

5. Distant Hills

February 1st, 198427 min

Far, far away there rests a mountain nestled in misty clouds and foothills. Bob Ross creates a scene using soft, brilliant colors.

6. Covered Bridge

February 8th, 198426 min

Enjoy this Bob Ross scene that includes luxurious green foliage and an old weathered trestle-bridge placed lovingly amongst all the beauty.

7. Quiet Inlet

February 15th, 198426 min

Sneak away into the sounds of quiet waters, velvety green shrubs and distance foothills. Bob Ross creates a perfect scene of relaxation.

8. Night Light

February 22nd, 198426 min

In this dark breathtaking scene, Bob Ross creates an almost calm night with waves crashing against rocks and protective lighthouse.

9. The Old Mill

February 29th, 198427 min

Journey into the country with Bob Ross and watch how he creates this magnificent painting by adding a large old mill into the heart of the forest.

10. Campfire

March 7th, 198426 min

In this one-of-a-kind masterpiece, Bob Ross paints a vibrant golden red glow, complete with cowboy restin’ a while by the cracklin’ flames.

11. Rustic Barn

March 14th, 198426 min

A beautiful fall scene -- Bob Ross uses the colors of nature to settle an old worn-down farm building into soft golden grassy bushes and trees.

12. Hidden Lake

March 21st, 198426 min

Beneath a soft purple mountain range, lots of trees and bushes surround a secret little lake, as only Bob Ross can create on canvas.

13. Peaceful Waters

March 28th, 198427 min

Talented guest artist Steve Ross creates clear blue skies, an almighty mountain and lake lined generously with trees and bushes.

All Seasons

Season 31
Feb 22, 1994
Season 30
Nov 23, 1993
Season 29
Aug 24, 1993
Season 28
May 25, 1993
Season 27
Mar 2, 1993
Season 26
Dec 1, 1992
Season 25
Aug 25, 1992
Season 24
Jan 7, 1992
Season 23
Sep 3, 1991
Season 22
Jan 1, 1991
Season 21
Sep 5, 1990
Season 20
Apr 4, 1990
Season 19
Jan 3, 1990
Season 18
Jul 5, 1989
Season 17
Jan 4, 1989
Season 16
Jul 17, 1988
Season 15
Apr 27, 1988
Season 14
Dec 30, 1987
Season 13
Sep 2, 1987
Season 12
Apr 29, 1987
Season 11
Dec 30, 1986
Season 10
Sep 3, 1986
Season 9
Apr 30, 1986
Season 8
Jan 2, 1986
Season 7
Oct 2, 1985
Season 6
May 1, 1985
Season 5
Jan 2, 1985
Season 4
Sep 5, 1984
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Season 3
Jan 4, 1984
Season 2
Aug 31, 1983
Season 1
Jan 11, 1983