Promises (Bluey)

Bluey
Company type	Television series
Industry	Animation, Children's entertainment
Founded	October 1, 2018; 8 years ago
Founder	Joe Brumm
Headquarters	Brisbane, Australia
Area served	Australia, United Kingdom, International (via Disney)
Products	Animated television series, Children's books, DVDs
Parent	Ludo Studio (production company)
Website	www.abc.net.au/abckids/shows/bluey/

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Promises (Bluey), available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 11 August 202522 sources

Bluey is an Australian animated TV show designed for preschool-aged children 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 with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently accompanies her on creative adventures.^[1] The cast includes various dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm's own childhood pets.^[2] The series highlights nurturing family relationships, showcases Australian culture, and underscores the significance of play during early childhood.^[1]^[3]^[4] Produced in Queensland with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for its setting,^[5] the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation.^[1] Global distribution and merchandising rights are held by BBC Studios.^[1] In 2019, international rights were secured by Disney.^[6]

Since its launch in October 2018, Bluey has broadcast a total of 154 episodes across three seasons, including special themed installments for holidays such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect").^[7]^[8]^[9]^[10] The third season contains a notable 28-minute episode titled "The Sign".^[11] Furthermore, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes have been released throughout 2024.^[12]^[13] A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for a global premiere in 2027,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name and Brumm has indicated this will mark his final contribution as writer before stepping away.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

In 2021, Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award for his direction of the episode "Sleepytime," which also secured the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction (Children's).^[14]^[15] Composer Joff Bush received APRA Screen Music Award nominations for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).^[16]^[17] The episode "Cricket" has garnered international acclaim from sports journalists.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 children's picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6).^[18]^[19] Selected episodes have also been made available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios.^[20]

Series overview

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Series 1 (2018–2019)

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 EpisodeNumber   = 7  
 EpisodeNumber2  = 7  
 Title          = BBQ  
 Aux1           = Mike Chavez  
 WrittenBy      = Joe Brumm  
 OriginalAirDate= {{Start date{2018}{10}{7}{df=y}}}  
 ShortSummary   = Bandit and Chilli organize a barbecue while Bluey and her cousins create their own imaginative version. Bingo prepares a salad using plants from the garden.  
 Viewers        = 109,000  
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{{Episode list

 EpisodeNumber   = 8  
 EpisodeNumber2  = 8  
 Title          = Fruitbat  
 Aux1           = Chris Voigt  
 WrittenBy      = Joe Brumm  
 OriginalAirDate= {{Start date{2018}{10}{8}{df=y}}}  
 ShortSummary   = Bluey dreams of becoming a nocturnal fruit bat to stay awake through the night.  
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{{Episode list

 EpisodeNumber   = 9  
 EpisodeNumber2  = 9  
 Title          = Horsey Ride  
 Aux1           = Chris Voigt  
 WrittenBy      = Joe Brumm  
 OriginalAirDate= {{Start date{2018}{10}{9}{df=y}}}  
 ShortSummary   = When Socks chews on Bluey's toy, the children stage a horse wedding to divert his attention.  
 Viewers        = 162,000  
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{{Episode list

 EpisodeNumber   = 10  
 EpisodeNumber2  = 10  
 Title          = Hotel  
 Aux1           = Jasmine Moody  
 WrittenBy      = Joe Brumm  
 OriginalAirDate= {{Start date{2018}{10}{10}{df=y}}}  
 ShortSummary   = Bluey and Bingo operate a make-believe hotel, but tensions rise as Bluey takes on a bossy role.  
 Viewers        = 140,000  
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{{Episode list

 EpisodeNumber   = 11   
 EpisodeNumber2  = 11   
 Title          = Bike   
 Aux1           = Jasmine Moody   
 WrittenBy      = Joe Brumm   
 OriginalAirDate= {{Start date{2018}{10}{11}{df=y}}}   
 ShortSummary   = Bluey finds learning to ride a bike challenging, but gains motivation from others overcoming difficulties.   
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 EpisodeNumber   =12   
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Title = Bob Bilby Aux1 = Mike Chavez WrittenBy = Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate = {{Start date{2018}{10}{12}{df=y}}} ShortSummary = Bingo brings home a class puppet; the family limits screen time by making the visit engaging. Viewers =177,000 LineColor =#98D6FB }}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 13 EpisodeNumber2 13 Title Spy Game Aux1 Mike Chavez WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate {{Start date{2018}{10}{13}{df=y}}} ShortSummary At a neighborhood barbecue, Bluey convinces Bingo to rejoin their spy game after she stops playing. Viewers 154,000 LineColor #98D6FB }}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 14 EpisodeNumber2 14 Title Takeaway Aux1 Mike Chavez WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate {{Start date{2018}{10}{14}{df=y}}} ShortSummary During the wait for takeaway food, Bandit learns to allow the kids to enjoy themselves despite feeling restless. Viewers 159,000 LineColor #98D6FB }}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 15 EpisodeNumber2 15 Title Butterflies Aux1 Jasmine Moody WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate {{Start date{2018}{10}{15}{df=y}}} ShortSummary Bingo feels daunted by Bluey's friend Judo but eventually they reconcile and play together. Viewers 153,000 LineColor #98D6FB }}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 16 EpisodeNumber2 16 Title Yoga Ball Aux1 Mike Chavez WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate {{Start date{2018}{10}{16}{df=y}}} ShortSummary Bandit works remotely while Bluey and Bingo insist on playing with him; they discover the importance of gentle play. Viewers 151,000 LineColor #98D6FB }}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 17 EpisodeNumber2 17 Title Calypso Aux1 Chris Voigt WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate {{Start date{2018}{10}{17}{df=y}}} ShortSummary Calypso encourages imaginative play at school; Bluey runs a pretend fish and chip shop. Viewers 124,000 LineColor #98D6FB }}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 18 EpisodeNumber2 18 Title The Doctor Aux1 Jasmine Moody WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate {{Start date{2018}{10}{18}{df=y}}} ShortSummary Bluey handles appointments in an imaginary doctor’s office while managing wait times for patients. Viewers 153,000 LineColor #98D6FB }}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 19 EpisodeNumber2 19 Title The Claw Aux1 Jasmine Moody WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate {{Start date{2018}{10}{19}{df=y}}} ShortSummary After losing at a claw machine game, the family invents their own version at home to teach patience. Viewers 183,000 LineColor #98D6FB }}

{{Episode list EpisodeNumber 20 EpisodeNumber2 20 Title Markets Aux1 Chris Voigt WrittenBy Joe Brumm OriginalAirDate {{Start date{2018}{10}{20}{df=y}}} ShortSummary Given money by the tooth fairy, Bluey struggles to find something both she and Indy want to buy at the market. Viewers 120,000 LineColor #98D6FB }}