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Bluey
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryAnimation, Children's entertainment
FoundedOctober 1, 2018; 8 years ago (2018-10-01)
FounderJoe Brumm
Headquarters
Brisbane
,
Australia
Area served
Australia, International
Key people
Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer)
ProductsAnimated preschool television series, picture books, DVDs
ParentLudo Studio, BBC Studios (distribution)

Bluey is an Australian animated program 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 narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and creative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently participate in her imaginative adventures.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some of which draw inspiration from Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] Core themes include nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Production takes place in Queensland, with Brisbane serving as the creative muse for the show's setting.[5] The series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, 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 installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). Season three introduces an extended 28-minute episode titled "The Sign."[7] Additionally, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes have been broadcast throughout 2024.[8] A feature-length film was announced in December 2024, scheduled for global release in 2027; creator Brumm has indicated 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 received the 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 (Children's).[9][10] Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[11][12] The episode "Cricket" received praise from sports commentators for its cultural significance.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 transformed 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.[13][14] Selected episodes have also been made available on DVD within Australia, distributed by BBC Studios.[15]

Series overview

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Series 1 (2018–2019)

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Series 2 (2020–2021)

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  • Note:* Due to modifications in OzTAM's ratings methodology, audience figures for episodes shorter than ten minutes are not available.[18]

This installment further establishes Bluey as a dominant force within Australian children's programming, consistently attracting a stable audience and underscoring its significance in family entertainment content. The series benefits from a well-planned release approach combined with compelling narratives, which together support its ongoing acclaim both nationally and internationally.

"Minisodes" (2024)

A collection of twenty shorts, named "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, were created. These were distributed in three separate releases: the initial seven episodes debuted in Australia in June 2024 and were made available internationally in July; the following seven premiered in October; and the last six were released in December 2024.

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Ratings

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  17. ↑ Sources for episode air dates:
    • 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.
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  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Sources for Australian premiere dates:
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