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Bluey
Company type	Television program
Industry	Animation, Children's entertainment
Founded	October 1, 2018; 8 years ago
Founder	Joe Brumm
Headquarters	Brisbane, Australia
Area served	Australia, International
Key people	Joe Brumm (Developer), Richard Jeffery (Director), Joff Bush (Composer)
Products	Animated television series, illustrated books, DVDs
Parent	Ludo Studio, BBC Studios

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Bluey is an Australian animated television program aimed at 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. She shares her home life with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play scenarios.^[1] The supporting cast features various dog breeds, some inspired by Brumm's own childhood pets.^[2] Key themes explored throughout the series include family dynamics, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play in childhood development.^[1]^[3]^[4] The show is produced in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for its setting.^[5] It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, with global distribution and merchandising rights managed by BBC Studios.^[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by Disney.^[6]

Since its premiere on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. The series includes special themed episodes such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season also introduced a unique 28-minute installment titled "The Sign."^[7] In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were launched.^[8]^[9] A feature film was announced in December 2024, planned for global distribution in 2027, with Brumm confirming this will mark his final writing contribution before stepping away.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Director Richard Jeffery earned the 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.^[10]^[11] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for Best Music for Children's Television at the APRA Screen Music Awards in both 2019 and 2020 for the episodes "Teasing" and "Flat Pack," respectively.^[12]^[13] The episode "Cricket" attracted acclaim from sports journalists worldwide.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 illustrated 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 made available on DVD within Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.^[16]

Series overview

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Series 1 (2018–2019)

Series 2 (2020–2021)

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Series 3 (2021–2024)

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Minisodes (2024)

A collection of twenty brief segments called "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, were released in three installments: seven in June (Australia) and July (internationally), followed by seven in October, and concluding with six in December 2024.

Ratings

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