Baby Race (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated television program aimed at preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative follows Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, all of whom participate in her creative playtime adventures.[1] The characters represent different dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm's own dogs from childhood.[2] The series highlights nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the critical role of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland and set in Brisbane,[5] the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing worldwide distribution and merchandise rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons, including special holiday episodes such as "Verandah Santa" (Christmas), "Easter," and "Perfect" (Father's Day). The third season featured a unique 28-minute installment titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, were introduced.[8][9] A full-length movie was announced in December 2024 with a planned global release in 2027, marking creator Brumm’s final writing contribution before retiring.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[10][11] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for Best Music for Children's Television at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" received acclaim from sports media outlets.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Several episodes have been adapted into illustrated books, including "The Beach," which won both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards.[14][15] Additionally, episodes have been distributed on DVD within Australia by BBC Studios.[16]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty short episodes titled "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes, were produced. They were released in three separate groups: seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 (with international release in July), followed by seven more in October 2024, and six additional minisodes released in December 2024.
{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 17 Title Butlers WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Within Bluey and Bingo’s imagined mansion, dog Barnsley undergoes an interview for the role of butler. LineColor FC761D }}
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EpisodeNumber 18 Title Where's Bingo? WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Bingo climbs atop Bandit’s back; he feigns inability to locate her while searching the house. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 19 Title Goldilocks WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Bandit narrates the Goldilocks tale as a bedtime story for Bluey and Bingo. LineColor FC761D
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EpisodeNumber 20 Title Alongside WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate ShortSummary Using split-screen, Bluey and Honey perform daily tasks in parallel interconnected settings. LineColor FC761D
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Ratings
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