Shaun (Bluey)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide (via BBC Studios and Disney) |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director) |
| Products | Animated TV series, picture books, DVDs |
| Owner | Ludo Studio (production), BBC Studios (distribution) |
Bluey is an Australian animated TV 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 on Bluey, a six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy characterized by her lively spirit, creativity, and inquisitiveness. She shares her home with her dad Bandit, mom Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participate in her imaginative adventures. The characters represent distinct dog breeds, some inspired by Brumm’s own childhood pets. The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood.
Produced in Queensland and set in Brisbane, the show 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 broadcasting rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons, including special holiday-themed installments for occasions like Christmas, Easter, and Father's Day. The third season included a notable 28-minute episode called "The Sign". In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were broadcast. A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for worldwide release in 2027; creator Brumm will conclude his involvement after this final writing credit.
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. Composer Joff Bush garnered APRA Screen Music Awards nominations for the episodes "Teasing" and "Flat Pack." The episode "Cricket" attracted significant praise from sports journalism outlets.
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. DVD releases of episodes are available in Australia through BBC Studios distribution.
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Ratings
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References
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External links
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- Episodes 1 through 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 through 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 through 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.