The Media HQUS television on record
Advertise
Channels
NBC1331 shows · 1946–2026ABC1300 shows · 1947–2026CBS1207 shows · 1937–2026Fox473 shows · 1952–2026PBS174 shows · 1953–2024The CW128 shows · 1984–2025HBO220 shows · 1969–2026Netflix643 shows · 1988–2027Hulu119 shows · 1970–2026Prime Video131 shows · 2013–2027Disney+87 shows · 2005–2026Apple TV95 shows · 2019–2027
Most shows on record
NBC1331ABC1300CBS1207Netflix643Syndication493Fox473Nickelodeon245MTV225HBO220
The switchboard177 networks & streamers

Broadcast, cable, premium and streaming outlets with every show they premiered.

All networks
The Media HQ
AboutContact
  1. Home
  2. Networks
  3. PBS
  4. The Joy of Painting
Series · PBS

The Joy of Painting

1983–199431 seasons403 episodes

The Joy of Painting is a American series that premiered on PBS in 1983 and ran until 1994. 31 seasons and 403 episodes. Created by Bob Ross.

PBS logoOriginal networkPBSbroadcast network · 174 shows on record
19401960198020002020

On air 1983–1994: 12 years

Key facts

Network
PBS
Format
Series
Premiere
January 11, 1983
Finale
May 17, 1994
Years on air
12
Seasons
31
Episodes
403
Language
English
Production
Ball State PBS, WNVT, WBRA-TV
Distributor
American Public Television

Credits

Created byBob Ross

Cast 1 on record

Cast member
Bob Ross