Puppets (Bluey episode)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, United Kingdom, International |
Key people | Joe Brumm (developer), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television show, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated children's television show designed for preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers around Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participates in her creative adventures. The supporting cast includes various dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm's own childhood pets.
The program highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood. Produced in Queensland with Brisbane serving as the primary inspiration for its setting, the series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Global distribution and merchandising rights are managed by BBC Studios, while international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast a total of 154 episodes across three seasons, featuring special holiday-themed installments like Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season included a notable 28-minute special titled "The Sign". In 2024, a set of brief one-to-three-minute episodes called "Minisodes" was introduced. A feature-length film announced in December 2024 is slated for global release in 2027, with Brumm confirming it will mark his final writing contribution before retiring from the series.
The show has garnered widespread critical praise and numerous industry accolades. Director Richard Jeffery received an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for the episode "Sleepytime," which also won the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush earned APRA Screen Music Award nominations for the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim from sports media outlets.
Several episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which secured the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020. Additionally, episodes have been made available on DVD within Australia through distribution by BBC Studios.
Series overview
Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A total of twenty brief episodes, called "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, were created. These were distributed in three separate installments: seven released in Australia during June 2024 (with international availability in July), another seven in October 2024, and the final six in December 2024.
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Ratings
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