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Christmas Swim (Bluey)

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Bluey
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryAnimation, Children's television
FoundedOctober 1, 2018; 8 years ago (2018-10-01)
FounderJoe Brumm
Headquarters
Brisbane, Queensland
,
Australia
Area served
Australia, United Kingdom, International
Key people
Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer)
ProductsAnimated TV show, picture books, DVDs, upcoming feature film
ParentLudo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios

Bluey is an Australian animated TV show aimed at preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based 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 sister Bingo, who frequently participates in their creative adventures.[1] The cast includes various dog breeds, some inspired by Brumm’s own pets from childhood.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play in childhood.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland, the show’s setting draws inspiration from Brisbane.[5] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with global distribution and merchandising managed by BBC Studios.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.[6]

Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons, including holiday-themed specials for Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father’s Day ("Perfect"). The third season features a special extended 28-minute episode titled "The Sign."[7] In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes," ranging from one to three minutes each, became available.[8][9] A feature film was announced in December 2024, planned for global release in 2027,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name with Brumm confirming it will mark his final contribution as writer before stepping away.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[10][11] Composer Joff Bush received APRA Screen Music Award nominations for the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode "Cricket" attracted acclaim from sports-related 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 picture books, including "The Beach," which won the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children’s Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[14][15] Additionally, episodes have been distributed on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios.[16]

Series overview

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Series 1 (2018–2019)

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Series 2 (2020–2021)

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Series 3 (2021–2024)

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  1. EpisodeNumber #12
  2. Title #Drums
  3. WrittenBy #Joe Brumm
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  5. ShortSummary #At a music shop, Bingo experiments with playing an electric drum set.
  6. LineColor #FC761D

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{{Episode list

  1. EpisodeNumber #13
  2. Title #Browny Bear
  3. WrittenBy #Joe Brumm
  4. OriginalAirDate #
  5. ShortSummary #The family enlists the Browny Bear puppet as a detective to uncover who tapped their shoulders after Bandit denies involvement.
  6. LineColor #FC761D

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{{Episode list

  1. EpisodeNumber #14
  2. Title #Whirlpool
  3. WrittenBy #Joe Brumm
  4. OriginalAirDate #
  5. ShortSummary #While swimming in an inflatable pool, Bluey, Bingo, and Chucky create a whirlpool together.
  6. LineColor #FC761D

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{{Episode list

  1. EpisodeNumber #15
  2. Title #Strong Potion
  3. WrittenBy #Joe Brumm
  4. OriginalAirDate #
  5. ShortSummary #Bluey operates a pretend potion shop; Bingo purchases one that supposedly enhances strength.
  6. LineColor #FC761D

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{{Episode list

  1. EpisodeNumber #16
  2. Title #Robo Bingo
  3. WrittenBy #Joe Brumm
  4. OriginalAirDate #
  5. ShortSummary #Bingo acts as a robot while Chilli guides her through tooth brushing.
  6. LineColor #FC761D

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{{Episode list

  1. EpisodeNumber #17
  2. Title #Butlers
  3. WrittenBy #Joe Brumm
  4. OriginalAirDate #
  5. ShortSummary #Within Bluey and Bingo’s imaginary mansion, dog Barnsley applies for the butler role.
  6. LineColor #FC761D

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{{Episode list

  1. EpisodeNumber #18
  2. Title #Where's Bingo?
  3. WrittenBy #Joe Brumm
  4. OriginalAirDate #
  5. ShortSummary #Bingo conceals herself on Bandit’s back as he pretends to search for her around the home.
  6. LineColor #FC761D

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{{Episode list

  1. EpisodeNumber #19
  2. Title #Goldilocks
  3. WrittenBy #Joe Brumm
  4. OriginalAirDate #
  5. ShortSummary #Bandit narrates the Goldilocks story as a bedtime tale for Bluey and Bingo.
  6. LineColor #FC761D

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{{Episode list

  1. EpisodeNumber #20
  2. Title #Alongside
  3. WrittenBy Joe Brumm

OriginalAirDate ShortSummary In a split-screen format, Bluey and Honey carry out their daily routines in overlapping locations. LineColor FC761D }}

Ratings

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