1983 · series · TV-G · 31 seasons
The Joy of Painting
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Is The Joy of Painting on Netflix?
No. The Joy of Painting (1983) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu, Prime Video.
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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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Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.5/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 40 | none |
The Joy of Painting: common questions
Is The Joy of Painting on Netflix?
No. The Joy of Painting (1983) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Hulu, Prime Video.
Where can I watch The Joy of Painting?
The Joy of Painting (1983) is included with a Hulu, Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is The Joy of Painting worth watching?
It scores 69/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How many seasons of The Joy of Painting are there?
The Joy of Painting has 31 seasons.
What is The Joy of Painting rated?
The Joy of Painting is rated TV-G in the US.
Who is in The Joy of Painting?
The Joy of Painting stars Bob Ross.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.