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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S8E4 9.2
Waterside Way

A wilderness path leads you to the side of a still lake in a setting that Bob Ross accents with an abundance of trees.

#2
S1E1 8.5
A Walk in the Woods

Bob Ross introduces us to his "Almighty" assortment of tools and colors, tells us that anyone can paint, and creates a landscape of a forest path just after a rain shower.

#3
S31E13 8.3
Wilderness Day

Step into the natural beauty of an overgrown colorful meadow and enjoy the peace and soft tranquility you get from Bob Ross' painting technique.

#4 Mountain Range S8E11 8.2
#5 Mt. McKinley S1E2 8.1
#6 Winter Moon S1E6 8.0
#7 Hunter's Haven S8E5 8.0
#8 Winter Mist S1E4 7.9
#9 Quiet Stream S1E5 7.9
#10 Autumn Mountains S1E7 7.9

Lowlights

#405 S17E13 Mountain Beauty 3.5

Guest artist Dana Jester creates a Bob Ross-style mountain scene with dignified foothills and evergreens, and super vibrant bushes.

#404 Scenic Seclusion S19E8 3.7
#403 Absolutely Autumn S18E2 3.7
#402 Morning Walk S17E11 3.7
#401 Lake View S17E9 3.7

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Series Trajectory

One point per season. Smooths out the episode-to-episode noise to reveal the bigger arc.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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