Dad Baby
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, merchandise, picture books, DVDs |
| Owner | BBC Studios (distribution and merchandise rights) |
| Parent | Ludo Studio (production company) |
| Website | www |
Bluey is an Australian animated show 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 series centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her adventures with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who often participates in their creative play. The cast features a variety of dog breeds, some inspired by Brumm’s own pets from childhood. The narrative highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood. Produced in Queensland with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for its backdrop, the series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Global distribution and merchandise rights are managed by BBC Studios, while international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.
To date, Bluey has released 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The series includes special themed installments like Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"), alongside a unique 28-minute special titled "The Sign". In 2024, short-form "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were introduced. A feature film adaptation was announced in December 2024 and is slated for global release in 2027; following this project, creator Joe Brumm plans to step away from the series.
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. Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" attracted commendation from sports media outlets. Several episodes have been adapted into picture 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. Selected episodes are available on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios.
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each ranging from one to three minutes in duration, was produced. The release was divided into three segments: the initial seven shorts premiered in Australia during June 2024 and were made available internationally in July; the second set of seven followed in October 2024; and the final six were released in December 2024.
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Ratings
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