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Bluey
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryAnimation, Children's entertainment
FoundedOctober 1, 2018; 8 years ago (2018-10-01)
FounderJoe Brumm
Headquarters
Brisbane
,
Australia
Area served
Australia, International
ProductsAnimated television series, picture books, DVDs
ParentLudo Studio

Bluey is a preschool-targeted Australian animated TV show that first aired on ABC Kids starting 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, an energetic and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father, Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participates in her creative adventures.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some drawn from Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the value of playtime.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the show’s setting is inspired by Brisbane.[5] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing global distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.[6]

Since its initial broadcast on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The program features special themed episodes including Christmas specials ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), an Easter-themed installment ("Easter"), a Father's Day episode ("Perfect"),[7] and a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign."[8] In 2024, a collection of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes was introduced.[9][10] A feature film was announced in December 2024, with plans for a global release in 2027,[11] marking Brumm’s final credited writing role before his departure.[12]

The episode "Sleepytime," directed by Richard Jeffery, earned him the Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 and subsequently won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction.[13][14] Composer Joff Bush received nominations for the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[15][16] Additionally, the episode "Cricket" attracted significant praise within sports media circles.[17]

Several episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children’s Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[18][19] In Australia, selected episodes have also been distributed on DVD through BBC Studios.[20]

Series overview

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Series 1 (2018–2019)

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Series 2 (2020–2021)

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Minisodes (2024)

A collection of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes, was created. These were distributed in three separate releases: the first set of seven premiered in Australia during June 2024 and became available internationally in July; the second group of seven was launched in October 2024; and the last six episodes were released in December 2024.

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Ratings

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  22. ↑ References for episode airdates:
    • Episodes 1 to 8: "Bluey, Dance Mode and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
    • Episodes 9 to 16: "Bluey, Sticky Gecko and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
    • Episodes 17 to 25: "Bluey, Queens and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2021. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
    • Episodes 26, 28 to 35: "Bluey, Sleepytime and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
    • Episodes 36 to 44: "Bluey, Muffin Cone and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
    • Episodes 45 to 52: "Bluey, Baby Race and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Sources for Australian air dates:

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