
Season 17 (1989)
Season 17 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Golden Mist Oval, The Old Home Place, Soothing Vista, Stormy Seas, Country Time, A Mild Winter’s Day, Spectacular Waterfall, View from the Park, Lake View, Old Country Mill, Morning Walk, Nature’s Splendor, and Mountain Beauty.
Episodes: 13
Star Cast: Bob Ross ,
Episodes List

Ep.1 Golden Mist Oval
Air Date: 1989-01-04
Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures the essence of a lonely forest river.

Ep.2 The Old Home Place
Air Date: 1989-01-11
Travel with Bob Ross along the country back roads as he paints a quiet little home on a meadow with a beautiful, serene sky.

Ep.3 Soothing Vista
Air Date: 1989-01-18
Surround yourself with this gorgeous Bob Ross painting; there’s plenty of thick, velvety green grass, trees and foliage to just lose yourself in!

Ep.4 Stormy Seas
Air Date: 1989-01-25
Such magnificent power and vibrant color in the sea and sky! Watch Bob Ross as he tries to tame this beautiful ocean painting.

Ep.5 Country Time
Air Date: 1989-02-01
Looking back to those ‘days of old’, Bob Ross paints a delightful little fishing village with luscious leafy trees in an oval.

Ep.6 A Mild Winter's Day
Air Date: 1989-02-08
Winter scenes don’t have to be cold! With a touch of the sun’s warmth, Bob Ross turns the chill of winter into a golden day.

Ep.7 Spectacular Waterfall
Air Date: 1989-02-15
Grandest of mountains overlooking an incredibly breathtaking waterfall … a Bob Ross painting you must see to believe!

Ep.8 View from the Park
Air Date: 1989-02-22
A tribute to all Bob Ross friends in New York City, this painting is simply full of exciting cut-out shapes and surprises!

Ep.9 Lake View
Air Date: 1989-03-01
For as far as the eye can see -- beautiful rolling hills, birch trees and soft watery reflections; undoubtedly guest artist Steve Ross at his finest.

Ep.10 Old Country Mill
Air Date: 1989-03-08
Rich colors and abundant softness make this such a beautiful Bob Ross painting; detailed mill and waterwheel make it special.

Ep.11 Morning Walk
Air Date: 1989-03-15
Haven’t you always imagined walking through one of Bob Ross’ beautiful landscape paintings? Watch as he makes a dream come true!

Ep.12 Nature's Splendor
Air Date: 1989-03-22
Bob Ross paints the very best of nature -- stately evergreens and cool, still waters standing before a glorious brown mountain. A real beauty!

Ep.13 Mountain Beauty
Air Date: 1989-03-29
Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.