Double Babysitter
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs, upcoming feature film |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated television series aimed at preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland's Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. Bluey’s family includes her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who together embark on creative adventures. The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some of which are inspired by Brumm’s own childhood pets. The series highlights positive family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the value of imaginative play. Produced in Brisbane, Queensland, the setting reflects its Australian roots. The show was co-commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and BBC, with BBC Studios managing global distribution and merchandising rights. In 2019, international broadcasting rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast 154 episodes across three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments such as "Verandah Santa" (Christmas), "Easter," and "Perfect" (Father's Day). The third season features a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign." In 2024, short-form "Minisodes" became available. Additionally, a feature-length film was announced in December 2024 for worldwide release in 2027; creator Brumm confirmed this film will mark his final writing contribution before stepping away.
Director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations for the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" attracted significant praise from sports media outlets. Several episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which won the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6). Selected episodes are also distributed on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios.
Series overview
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 in duration, was produced. These were released in three separate waves: the initial seven episodes debuted in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July, followed by another seven in October, and the final six in December 2024.
{{Episode list EpisodeNumber = 11 Title = Government WrittenBy = Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = Bandit composes an imaginary letter to the government with Bingo embodying the letter itself. LineColor = FC761D }} {{Episode list EpisodeNumber = 12 Title = Drums WrittenBy = Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = Bingo experiments with an electric drum set while visiting a music shop. LineColor = FC761D }} {{Episode list EpisodeNumber =13 Title =Browny Bear WrittenBy =Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = Following Bandit's denial about tapping shoulders, the Browny Bear puppet takes on the role of detective. LineColor =FC761D }}
{{Episode list EpisodeNumber =14 Title =Whirlpool WrittenBy =Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = Bluey, Bingo, and Chucky generate a whirlpool while playing in an inflatable pool. LineColor =FC761D }}
{{Episode list EpisodeNumber =15 Title =Strong Potion WrittenBy =Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = Bluey operates a pretend potion shop; Bingo purchases a potion that supposedly increases her strength. LineColor =FC761D }}
{{Episode list EpisodeNumber =16 Title =Robo Bingo WrittenBy =Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary = While Chilli assists with tooth brushing, Bingo role-plays as a robot. LineColor =FC761D }}
{{Episode list EpisodeNumber =17 Title =Butlers WrittenBy =Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary =A dog named Barnsley auditions for the butler position at Bluey and Bingo’s ideal mansion. LineColor =FC761D }}
{{Episode list EpisodeNumber =18 Title =Where's Bingo? WrittenBy =Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary =Bingo climbs onto Bandit's back as he playfully pretends to lose track of her around the house. LineColor =FC761D }}
{{Episode list EpisodeNumber =19 Title =Goldilocks WrittenBy =Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate =
ShortSummary = Bandit narrates a bedtime story retelling the tale of Goldilocks. LineColor = FC761D
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{{Episode list EpisodeNumber =20
Title =Alongside WrittenBy =Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = ShortSummary =Using split screen, Bluey and Honey engage in parallel activities that intersect throughout their day. LineColor =FC761D
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Ratings
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