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Painting With John

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About Painting With John

Painting With John is a reality and comedy TV series that premiered on HBO on January 22, 2021. It has 3 seasons and 18 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 6 "The Night Hunters", aired on July 7, 2023.

Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds artist John Lurie ensconced at his worktable, where he hones his intricate watercolor techniques and shares his reflections on what he’s learned about life.

  • Reality
  • Comedy
  • Documentary

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Episodes

18 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2021 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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    6. Finding Rudolph

    Finale

    John considers the complex songs of tree frogs, recounts ongoing attempts to make his cameraman Erik laugh, and reflects on the challenges and benefits of painting with watercolors. Season finale.

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    5. The Disappearance of Chicken Man

    John contemplates uncanny disappearances on the island where he lives. Next, he tells the story of being turned away from the DMV at 17 and how his mother tried to intervene.

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    4. Fame Is Bad

    John explains the origin of the painting he made in “honor” of Gore Vidal, tells the story of the now-famous actor who used to clean his house, and ponders the toll that fame took on his friend Anthony Bourdain.

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    3. Elephant

    John recounts how the obsession he and his brother shared for John Coltrane’s “Live at Birdland” resulted in an unfortunate Sunday breakfast and chronicles his epic quest to procure a live eel in Manhattan.

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    2. The Explosion Story

    John crashes his seventh drone in his attempt to film a show open. Next, he shares how his cancer treatment led to a middle-of-the-night disastrous shrimp curry incident and recalls meeting Barry White.

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    1. Bob Ross Was Wrong

    After contemplating how to open his show, John discusses his parents’ approach to nurturing their kids’ creativity and his lack of trust in someone until he has heard them laugh.

Season 2

2022 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

Season two introduces Cowboy Beckett and combines stunning images of Lurie’s paintings, original music, and irreverent point-of-view on topics such as tapping into one’s childlike artistic side, his overall ambivalence toward fame, and more.

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    6. Old Man Dancing

    Finale

    John talks about attending the 1962 World Series with his father.

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    5. Small Car

    John encounters a drunk pilot and decides it is safe to fly with him, while Ann Mary shares how she makes Weapon Potatoes.

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    4. Your Hands Have Turned into Lightbulbs

    John scares people on bicycles while trying to explain that life is a beautiful and wonderful thing.

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    3. The Bugs Are Winning

    John recounts the time Joey Ramone waved at him.

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    2. Children Kicking Hamburger All Over the Highway

    John yells at the moon for not keeping an appointment and gives a lecture about new technology in the theater.

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    1. What?

    John sacrifices his handsomeness for humanity – and the introduction of Cowboy Beckett.

Season 3

2023 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

A fireside chat that seems to constantly plummet into delightful mayhem, each of the half-hour episodes finds the artist enhancing his intricate watercolor techniques while reflecting on life lessons big and small. The series combines Lurie’s irreverent point-of-view with dynamic captures of his paintings and original music, vivid retellings of his wildest memories, and even some of his luminary toast.

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    6. The Night Hunters

    John shares his appreciation for his long-time assistant and friend Nesrin… and his epic collection of luminary toast.

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    5. How the Music Is Made

    John gathers a group of remarkable musicians to write, rehearse, and record music for this season of the show.

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    4. My Friend Flea

    John receives a visit from his friend Flea, and the two find endless time to catch up… in prison.

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    3. The Sea Monster

    John discusses getting older and Nesrin floats away to music.

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    2. Potato

    Over a unique blend of music, animation, and painted scenery, John recounts an escape he led from summer camp.

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    1. Hermits Unite

    John laments how he, the world, and airports are absolute messes before offering a public service announcement on TV binge-watching.

Cast & crew

Created by John Lurie

Painting With John FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Painting With John?

Painting With John has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 7, 2023.

When did the latest episode of Painting With John come out?

The most recent episode of Painting With John, Season 3 Episode 6 "The Night Hunters", aired on July 7, 2023.

How many seasons of Painting With John are there?

Painting With John has 3 seasons with 18 episodes in total.

When did Painting With John first air?

Painting With John first aired on HBO on January 22, 2021.

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