S12 Episode 1

Golden Knoll

Bob Ross paints a beautiful monochromatic scene with delicate leafless trees and rich grassy meadow cuddling a sweet cottage.

27 mins · Wed, 29 Apr 1987

S12 Episode 2

Mountain Reflections

With his trusty brushes, Bob Ross takes us to a beautiful lake hideaway nestled below a towering mountain.

27 mins · Wed, 6 May 1987

S12 Episode 3

Secluded Mountain

Spend a relaxing half-hour with Bob Ross as he paints a mountain scene with soft, sloping grass cover, crystal lake and rocky banks.

27 mins · Wed, 13 May 1987

S12 Episode 4

Bright Autumn Trees

A real viewer favorite, Bob Ross teaches us how to capture the exciting colors of autumn with trees, trees and trees galore!

27 mins · Wed, 20 May 1987

S12 Episode 5

Black Seascape

Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this moonlit setting – see what a simple black canvas can do.

27 mins · Wed, 27 May 1987

S12 Episode 6

Steep Mountains

In this painting, Bob Ross presents a most statuesque ridge of peaks overlooking a little country home by the cove.

27 mins · Wed, 3 Jun 1987

S12 Episode 7

Quiet Mountains River

So quickly, Bob Ross paints this beautiful and peaceful mountain valley – so many layers and layers on the canvas.

27 mins · Wed, 10 Jun 1987

S12 Episode 8

Evening Waterfall

Bob Ross shares with us a truly unique ‘frame’ idea as he creates a fantastic river with rapids on black canvas.

27 mins · Wed, 17 Jun 1987

S12 Episode 9

Tropical Seascape

Palm trees sway in the warm breeze as Bob Ross teaches us to paint a beautiful, sunny exotic little ocean masterpiece.

28 mins · Wed, 24 Jun 1987

S12 Episode 10

Mountain at Sunset

Spend a half-hour with Bob Ross as he demonstrates the creation of the perfect brown-toned mountain scene – warm and wonderful!

27 mins · Wed, 1 Jul 1987

S12 Episode 11

Soft Mountain Glow

Bob Ross’ project for today is an almost feathery, tranquil landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.

27 mins · Wed, 8 Jul 1987

S12 Episode 12

Mountain in an Oval

Watch as Bob Ross treats us to a mountain lake masterpiece enclosed in an oval – with bountiful foliage and bushes bursting out!

27 mins · Wed, 15 Jul 1987

S12 Episode 13

Winter Mountain

Bob Ross’ icy-blue mountains, evergreens and lacy-like bush clusters capture the mood of a cold snowy day.

27 mins · Wed, 22 Jul 1987

Season 12

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