The Joy of Painting
“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.
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Where is The Joy of Painting streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Joy of Painting
The Joy of Painting is a 1983 English-language family and documentary series created by Bob Ross. It spans 31 seasons and 403 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV.
The Joy of Painting was produced by WIPB and Bob Ross Inc. and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 11, 1983, and carries a TV-G certification.
- Created by
- Bob Ross
- First aired
- January 11, 1983
- Last aired
- May 17, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-G
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 31 (403 episodes)
- Network
- PBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- WIPB, Bob Ross Inc.
The Joy of Painting cast & crew
The Joy of Painting was created by Bob Ross.
Is The Joy of Painting worth watching?
The Joy of Painting holds an audience score of 8.5/10 from 59 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed family series.
With 31 seasons and 403 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy family and documentary, The Joy of Painting is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Joy of Painting
In United States, you can stream The Joy of Painting on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Joy of Painting
Bob Ross
Self - Host
The Joy of Painting — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Joy of Painting in United States?
The Joy of Painting is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV, Philo in United States.
▸Is The Joy of Painting on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Joy of Painting is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Joy of Painting in?
The Joy of Painting is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Joy of Painting are there?
The Joy of Painting has 31 seasons with 403 episodes in total.
▸What is The Joy of Painting rated?
The Joy of Painting is rated TV-G. It holds a 8.5/10 audience score from 59 ratings.
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