Season 3
1984 · 13 episodes · 5h 42m in all
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

1. Mountain Retreat
4 Jan 1984 · 27 min
Bob Ross paints a beautiful summer getaway with rugged brown peaks, clear blue waters and a cozy little cabin too.

2. Blue Moon
11 Jan 1984 · 26 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
18 Jan 1984 · 26 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
25 Jan 1984 · 26 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
1 Feb 1984 · 27 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
8 Feb 1984 · 26 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
15 Feb 1984 · 26 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
22 Feb 1984 · 26 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
29 Feb 1984 · 27 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
7 Mar 1984 · 26 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
14 Mar 1984 · 26 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
21 Mar 1984 · 26 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
28 Mar 1984 · 27 min
Talented guest artist Steve Ross creates clear blue skies, an almighty mountain and lake lined generously with trees and bushes.
The Joy of Painting Season 3: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Joy of Painting Season 3?
Season 3 of The Joy of Painting has 13 episodes, about 6 hours in total.
When did The Joy of Painting Season 3 come out?
Season 3 premiered on 4 Jan 1984.