Spy Game (Bluey)

Bluey

Company type	Television program
Industry	Animation, Children's entertainment
Founded	October 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)
Founder	Joe Brumm
Headquarters	Brisbane , Australia
Area served	Australia, United Kingdom, International
Key people	Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer)
Products	Animated television series, picture books, DVDs
Owner	Ludo Studio, BBC Studios (distribution)
Website	www.bluey.tv

Bluey is an Australian animated program aimed at preschool audiences that first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in partnership with Queensland-based production company Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. Bluey resides with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participate in her creative play adventures. The show features a variety of canine characters, some modeled after Brumm's own childhood dogs. It highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the significance of play during early childhood. Produced in Queensland with Brisbane serving as the inspiration for its setting, the series was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation. International distribution and merchandising rights are managed by BBC Studios, while global broadcasting rights were secured by Disney in 2019.

Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast 154 episodes across three seasons, including special holiday installments for occasions like Christmas, Easter, and Father's Day. The third season introduced a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign." In 2024, a collection of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes was released. A feature film was announced in December 2024, set for worldwide release in 2027, marking the final writing contribution from creator Joe Brumm before his departure.

Director Richard Jeffery earned an 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 (Children's). Composer Joff Bush was nominated for APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" and "Flat Pack." The episode "Cricket" garnered significant praise from sports journalists. 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. Additionally, episodes have been made available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios.

Series overview

Series 1 (2018–2019)

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EpisodeNumber=7
EpisodeNumber2=7
Title=BBQ
Aux1=Mike Chavez
WrittenBy=Joe Brumm
OriginalAirDate=
ShortSummary=Bandit and Chilli organize a barbecue while Bluey and Bingo roleplay alongside their cousins, preparing a salad using plants from the garden.
Viewers=109,000
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EpisodeNumber=8
EpisodeNumber2=8
Title=Fruitbat
Aux1=Chris Voigt
WrittenBy=Joe Brumm
OriginalAirDate=
ShortSummary=Bluey desires to remain awake like nocturnal fruit bats and imagines herself as one during her dreams.
Viewers=169,000
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber=9
EpisodeNumber2=9
Title=Horsey Ride
Aux1=Chris Voigt
WrittenBy=Joe Brumm
OriginalAirDate=
ShortSummary=Bluey's cousins come over; they envision their fathers as horses to divert Socks from chewing on Bluey's toy.
Viewers=162,000
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber=10
EpisodeNumber2=10
Title=Hotel
Aux1=Jasmine Moody
WrittenBy=Joe Brumm
OriginalAirDate=
ShortSummary=Bluey and Bingo manage a make-believe hotel, where disagreements about control of the game emerge.
Viewers=140,000
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber=11
EpisodeNumber2=11
Title=Bike
Aux1=Jasmine Moody
WrittenBy=Joe Brumm
OriginalAirDate=
ShortSummary=Through observing others overcoming difficulties, Bluey learns the importance of persistence while mastering bike riding.
Viewers=135,000
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber=12
EpisodeNumber2=12
Title=Bob Bilby
Aux1=Mike Chavez
WrittenBy=Joe Brumm
OriginalAirDate=
ShortSummary=Bingo brings home her puppet from kindergarten; the family enforces screen time limits to encourage engaging activities.
Viewers=177,000
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber=13 
EpisodeNumber2=13 
Title=Spy Game 
Aux1=Mike Chavez 
WrittenBy=Joe Brumm 
OriginalAirDate= 
ShortSummary=A neighborhood barbecue motivates Bluey and Bingo to play spies; teamwork becomes crucial when Bingo contemplates quitting. 
Viewers=154,000 
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber=14 
EpisodeNumber2=14 
Title=Takeaway 
Aux1=Mike Chavez 
WrittenBy=Joe Brumm 
OriginalAirDate=
ShortSummary>While waiting for takeaway food, Bandit learns to let the children enjoy themselves despite feeling restless. 
Viewers>159,000 
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber>15  
EpisodeNumber2>15  
Title>Butterflies  
Aux1>Jasmine Moody  
WrittenBy>Joe Brumm  
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ShortSummary>Bingo feels uneasy around Bluey's friend; they discover lessons in inclusion and collaborative play.  
Viewers>153,000  
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber>16  
EpisodeNumber2>16  
Title>Yoga Ball  
Aux1>Mike Chavez  
WrittenBy>Joe Brumm  
OriginalAirDate>{{Start date>2018>10>16>df=y}}  
ShortSummary>While Bandit works remotely at home, Bluey and Bingo encourage him to join their games, learning about kindness in the process.  
Viewers>151,000  
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber="27"      
EpisodeNumber2="27"      
Title="Pirates"      
Aux1="Jasmine Moody"      
WrittenBy="Joe Brumm"      
OriginalAirDate=""      
ShortSummary="During imaginative pirate play, Bluey and friends engage in adventure while Missy confronts her fears."      
Viewers="166,000"      
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{{Episode list

EpisodeNumber="28"      
EpisodeNumber2="28"      
Title="Grannies"      
Aux1="Ellie Goggin"      
WrittenBy="Joe Brumm"      
OriginalAirDate=""      
ShortSummary="Bluey and Bingo dress up as grandmothers and learn how to modify activities to ensure everyone can participate."      
Viewers="214,000"      
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Series 2 (2020–2021)

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Series 3 (2021–2024)

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Minisodes (2024)

A total of twenty brief segments titled "Minisodes" were produced, each lasting between one and three minutes. These were released in three installments: seven episodes premiered in Australia in June 2024 (with international release following in July), another seven in October, and the final six in December of the same year.

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{{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 10 | Title = Blocks | WrittenBy = Joe Brumm | OriginalAirDate = |} ShortSummary At Nana's house, Bluey and Bingo construct a block city; the family attempts to avoid disturbing it but must reconstruct after Bob accidentally topples it. |} LineColor FC761D |} {{Episode list |} EpisodeNumber = 11 |} Title = Government |} WrittenBy = Joe Brumm |} OriginalAirDate = |} ShortSummary Bandit pretends to compose a letter addressed to the government, with Bingo representing the letter itself. |} LineColor FC761D |} {{Episode list |} EpisodeNumber = 12 |} Title = Drums |} WrittenBy = Joe Brumm |} OriginalAirDate = |} ShortSummary Bingo experiments with an electric drum set during a visit to a music shop. |} LineColor FC761D |} {{Episode list |} EpisodeNumber = 13 |} Title = Browny Bear |} WrittenBy = Joe Brumm |} OriginalAirDate = |} ShortSummary The family employs the Browny Bear puppet as a detective figure to discover who is tapping shoulders. |} LineColor FC761D |} {{Episode list |} EpisodeNumber = 14 |} Title = Whirlpool |} WrittenBy = Joe Brumm |} OriginalAirDate = |} ShortSummary While swimming in an inflatable pool, Bluey, Bingo, and Chucky generate a whirlpool together. |} LineColor FC761D |}

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