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The Joy of Painting

1983·Show
403Episodes in31Seasons·TV-G
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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We don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.

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 viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.
Instructional PaintingRelaxing & TherapeuticLandscape ArtCalming VoiceWholesome ContentNostalgicDIY ArtEasy to FollowBeginner Friendly

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Where can I stream The Joy of Painting?

In the United States, The Joy of Painting streams on Prime, Hulu, fuboTV, Philo, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Joy of Painting worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 9.3). Season 18 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.0 against 8.1 for the best season.

Which season of The Joy of Painting is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 18 is the weakest at 4.0. The highest-rated episode is Waterside Way (season 8, episode 4) at 9.3, and the lowest is Absolutely Autumn (season 18, episode 2) at 3.4.

Is The Joy of Painting okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Joy of Painting?

202 h

About 202 hours: 403 episodes in 31 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1994.

Can I half-watch The Joy of Painting?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Joy of Painting?

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Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 9 for hopefulness.