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| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs, merchandise |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, BBC Studios (distribution), The Walt Disney Company (global broadcasting rights) |
Bluey is an Australian animated television program aimed at preschool-aged children, which 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. Bluey shares her adventures with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play scenarios. The characters represent various dog breeds, some of which are modeled after Brumm’s own childhood pets. The show emphasizes themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of imaginative play. Production takes place in Brisbane, Queensland, which also serves as the backdrop for the series. It was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing international distribution and merchandise rights. In 2019, global broadcasting rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments like Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season introduced a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign." Additionally, short "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes have been broadcast throughout 2024. A feature-length film was announced in December 2024 with a planned worldwide release in 2027; creator Brumm confirmed this film will be his final writing contribution before retiring from the series.
In 2021, director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award for the episode "Sleepytime," which also earned the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's). Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" attracted commendation from sports media outlets. Several episodes have been adapted into picture books; notably, "The Beach" won both the Australian Book Industry Awards’ Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020. Selected episodes have also been made available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios.
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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{{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 53 | EpisodeNumber2 = 1 | Title = Dance Mode | Aux1 = Chris Voigt | WrittenBy = Joe Brumm | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Bandit grants Bingo the ability called "Dance Mode" to compel family members to dance, but Bingo becomes annoyed as her family squanders the opportunities. | Viewers = 458,000 |} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 54 | EpisodeNumber2 = 2 | Title = Hammerbarn | Aux1 = Sarah Rackemann | WrittenBy = Joe Brumm | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = After a trip to Hammerbarn hardware store, Bandit constructs a pizza oven; meanwhile, Bluey feels envious of Bingo’s gardening project. | Viewers = 338,000 |} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 55 | EpisodeNumber2 = 3 | Title = Featherwand | Aux1 = Chris Voigt | WrittenBy = Joe Brumm | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = Using a magical "featherwand," Bingo slows down Bluey and Chilli as they prepare to leave for Chloe’s party. | Viewers = 381,000 |} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 56 | EpisodeNumber2 = 4 | Title = Squash | Aux1 = Jasmine Moody | WrittenBy = Dan Brumm, Joe Brumm | OriginalAirDate = | ShortSummary = While playing squash, Bingo encourages Uncle Stripe to win after Bandit comments that older siblings typically prevail. | Viewers = 351,000 |}
Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty shorts called "Minisodes," each with a duration between one and three minutes, was created. Their release was divided into stages: the initial seven shorts premiered in Australia in June 2024 and became available internationally in July; the next set of seven followed in October; and the last six were launched in December 2024.
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Viewership
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References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cite error: Invalid
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- Episodes 1 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 52: "Bluey, Baby Race and Other Stories". iTunes. Apple Inc. 2020. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sources for Australian air dates:
- Episodes 1 through 7: "Bluey Minisodes: Premiering on Sunday 16 June from 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 is Coming Soon!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- Episodes 15 through 20: "Bluey Minisodes: Batch Three Revealed!". Bluey Official Website. BBC Studios. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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