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| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International (via Disney) |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
| Website | www |
Bluey is a preschool-targeted Australian animated TV show that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in partnership with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her dad, Bandit; her mom, Chilli; and her younger sibling, Bingo, who accompanies Bluey on creative and imaginative escapades.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some of which are modeled after Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] Core themes explored include familial support, Australian lifestyle, and the significance of play.[1][3][4] Brisbane, Queensland serves as both the production location and the inspiration for the show's setting.[5] The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandising rights.[1] In 2019, Disney secured the rights for global broadcast.[6]
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast 154 episodes spread over three seasons. The series includes episodes themed around holidays such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). Season three features a special extended episode lasting 28 minutes titled "The Sign."[7] Additionally, in 2024, short "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were introduced.[8][9] A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a worldwide release in 2027,[10] with Brumm confirming it will mark his final writing contribution before stepping away.[11]
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for directing the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).[12][13] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[14][15] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim within sports media.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 turned into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards' Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[16][17] In Australia, selected episodes have been made available on DVD through distribution by BBC Studios.[18]
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes called "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These were released in stages: the first seven premiered in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; another set of seven followed in October; and the last six were made available in December.
Ratings
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- Episodes 1 through 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 through 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 through 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 through 52: "Bluey, Baby Race and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.