
Season 5 (1985)
Season 5 of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross features the following wonderful painting instructions: Mountain Waterfall, Twilight Meadow, Mountain Blossoms, Winter Stillness, Quiet Pond, Ocean Sunrise, Bubbling Brook, Arizona Splendor, Anatomy of a Wave, The Windmill, Autumn Glory, Indian Girl, and Meadow Stream.
Episodes: 13
Star Cast: Bob Ross ,
Episodes List

Ep.1 Mountain Waterfall
Air Date: 1985-01-02
Bob Ross creates a tiny waterfall tucked beside a glassy lake, while surrounded by snowy majestic peaks and distant evergreens.

Ep.2 Twilight Meadow
Air Date: 1985-01-09
Crisp blue sky and lake embrace soft rolling hills and leafy trees – Bob Ross paints the stillness of evening perfectly on black canvas.

Ep.3 Mountain Blossoms
Air Date: 1985-01-16
Guest Artist Dana Jester shares with us the beauty of sweet lavender clusters nestled in the heart of a snowy winter forest.

Ep.4 Winter Stillness
Air Date: 1985-01-23
Ice cold pond, snowy-covered banks, soft hues in the sky … Bob Ross teaches us to admire the simple beauty of nature.

Ep.5 Quiet Pond
Air Date: 1985-01-30
Take a journey with Bob Ross and discover the beauty of a shimmering pool gently cradled by a soft, beautiful and bright forest.

Ep.6 Ocean Sunrise
Air Date: 1985-02-06
Watch as the sun comes up into the golden sky and creates an illusion on the calm morning sea in this painting by guest artist Audrey Golden.

Ep.7 Bubbling Brook
Air Date: 1985-02-13
In the evening light Bob Ross creates a fast flowing little waterfall happily running through the lush green meadow grass.

Ep.8 Arizona Splendor
Air Date: 1985-02-20
In this brilliant southwestern scene Bob Ross portrays a unique view of nature with clear blue skies, dry mountains and graceful river.

Ep.9 Anatomy of a Wave
Air Date: 1985-02-27
Guest Artist Joyce Ortner captures the true beauty of the ocean waves, blue and enchanting in this breathtaking seascape masterpiece.

Ep.10 The Windmill
Air Date: 1985-03-06
Bob Ross creates a proud strong windmill, standing in watch beside old farm buildings where happy little animals lay still in the night.

Ep.11 Autumn Glory
Air Date: 1985-03-13
In this landscape Bob Ross paints a far away mountain snuggled in with bright green trees and bushes mirrored in glistening waters.

Ep.12 Indian Girl
Air Date: 1985-03-20
Guest artist Ferne Sirois shares her own Native American heritage in this adorable portrait of a playful, smiling little child.

Ep.13 Meadow Stream
Air Date: 1985-03-27
Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer scene today – rushing little riverlet flowing through the luscious greenery of a cabin landscape.