
Season 3 (1984)
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.
Episodes: 13
Star Cast: Bob Ross ,
Episodes List

Ep.1 Mountain Retreat
Air Date: 1984-01-04
Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer getaway with rugged brown peaks, clear blue waters and a cozy little cabin too.

Ep.2 Blue Moon
Air Date: 1984-01-11
Breathtaking skies, bending palms and waves that accentuate the cool night breeze. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Bob Ross.

Ep.3 Bubbling Stream
Air Date: 1984-01-18
In the midst of the forest flows a stream that splashes and trickles endlessly along – Bob Ross depicts the true beauty of nature.

Ep.4 Winter Night
Air Date: 1984-01-25
Bob Ross captures the stillness of cold darkness and rests a cozy little cabin atop a snow covered hill – a real black canvas favorite.

Ep.5 Distant Hills
Air Date: 1984-02-01
Far, far away there rests a mountain nestled in misty clouds and foothills. Bob Ross creates a scene using soft, brilliant colors.

Ep.6 Covered Bridge
Air Date: 1984-02-08
Enjoy this Bob Ross scene that includes luxurious green foliage and an old weathered trestle-bridge placed lovingly amongst all the beauty.

Ep.7 Quiet Inlet
Air Date: 1984-02-15
Sneak away into the sounds of quiet waters, velvety green shrubs and distance foothills. Bob Ross creates a perfect scene of relaxation.

Ep.8 Night Light
Air Date: 1984-02-22
In this dark breathtaking scene, Bob Ross creates an almost calm night with waves crashing against rocks and protective lighthouse.

Ep.9 The Old Mill
Air Date: 1984-02-29
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.

Ep.10 Campfire
Air Date: 1984-03-07
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.

Ep.11 Rustic Barn
Air Date: 1984-03-14
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.

Ep.12 Hidden Lake
Air Date: 1984-03-21
Beneath a soft purple mountain range, lots of trees and bushes surround a secret little lake, as only Bob Ross can create on canvas.

Ep.13 Peaceful Waters
Air Date: 1984-03-28
Talented guest artist Steve Ross creates clear blue skies, an almighty mountain and lake lined generously with trees and bushes.