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Bluey
Company typeTelevision program
IndustryAnimation, Children's entertainment
FoundedOctober 1, 2018; 8 years ago (2018-10-01)
FounderJoe Brumm
Headquarters
Brisbane
,
Australia
Area served
Australia, International
Key people
Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer)
ProductsAnimated television series, picture books, DVDs
ParentLudo Studio

Bluey is an Australian animated program designed for 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 centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. Bluey shares her life with her dad, Bandit; mom, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who often accompanies her on creative escapades.[1][2] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm's own childhood pets.[2] The series explores themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3] Produced in Queensland, the show draws inspiration from Brisbane's environment for its setting.[4] It was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, with BBC Studios managing global distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.[5]

Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season introduced a unique 28-minute episode entitled "The Sign."[6] Additionally, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes have been broadcast throughout 2024.[7] A full-length feature film was announced in December 2024 with a planned global release in 2027,[8] marking Brumm's final credited writing role before his departure.[9]

Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[10][11] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[12][13] The episode titled "Cricket" has garnered international acclaim from sports commentators.Cite 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] DVDs featuring episodes have been released in Australia through BBC Studios distribution.[16]

Series overview

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Series 2 (2020–2021)

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Series 3 (2021–2024)

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Minisodes (2024)

A total of twenty brief episodes named "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, were created. The release schedule was divided into three segments: the initial seven episodes premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the second group of seven aired in October 2024; and the remaining six launched in December 2024.

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Ratings

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  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 References for Australian broadcast dates:
    • Episodes 1 through 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering Sunday 16 June at 8am on ABC Kids and ABC iview". ABC Help Centre. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
    • Episodes 8 through 14: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Two Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
    • Episodes 15 through 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Announced!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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