The Show (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's entertainment |
| Founded | 1 October 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland , Australia |
Area served | Australia, International |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Parent | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios |
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 partnership with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy. She resides with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, who frequently participates in her creative games. The cast includes various dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm's own childhood pets. The series highlights themes of nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood. Produced in Queensland, the setting draws inspiration from Brisbane. The show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation, with BBC Studios managing worldwide distribution and merchandising rights. In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.
Since its launch, Bluey has released 154 episodes over three seasons, featuring special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). The third season includes a unique 28-minute episode titled "The Sign." In 2024, a series of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes debuted. A feature film was announced in December 2024, with a global release planned for 2027; this project marks creator Brumm’s final credited writing contribution before his retirement.
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. Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations for the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim from sports media outlets. Several episodes have been transformed into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) at the 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards. DVDs containing selected episodes are available in Australia through BBC Studios.
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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(For brevity, only the initial two episodes are displayed here; the entire season comprises 52 episodes broadcast from March 2020 through April 2021. Viewership fluctuated between roughly 190,000 and over 600,000 per episode. The show’s consistent audience appeal is attributed to its relatable family dynamics combined with creative storytelling, underpinning its commercial success.)
Series 3 (2021–2024)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes titled Minisodes, each ranging from one to three minutes, was produced. These were released in three installments: the first seven debuted in Australia in June 2024, followed by an international release in July; the subsequent seven were issued in October; and the final six arrived in December 2024.
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Ratings
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