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Bluey
Company typeTelevision program
IndustryAnimation, Children's entertainment
FoundedOctober 1, 2018; 8 years ago (2018-10-01) in Australia
FounderJoe Brumm
Headquarters
Brisbane
,
Australia
Area served
Australia, International
ProductsAnimated television series, Merchandise, Picture books, DVDs
ParentLudo Studio (production), BBC Studios (distribution)

Bluey is an animated television program from Australia aimed at preschool-aged children, 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 lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy celebrated for her boundless imagination, curiosity, and energy. She shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sister Bingo, who frequently participates in her creative play scenarios.[1] The cast features various dog breeds, some modeled after pets from Brumm's own childhood.[2] The series highlights themes such as nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood development.[1][3][4] Produced in Queensland with Brisbane serving as the backdrop,[5] the show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the British Broadcasting Corporation.[1] Global distribution and merchandise rights are managed by BBC Studios[1], while international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company in 2019.[6]

Since its premiere on 1 October 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons, including holiday-themed specials such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect").[7][8][9][10] The third season included a distinctive 28-minute installment titled "The Sign."[11] In 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were introduced.[12][13] Additionally, a feature-length film was announced in December 2024 with a planned global release in 2027, marking creator Brumm’s final credited writing contribution before his departure.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

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.[14][15] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his work on "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[16][17] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim from sports media outlets.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 picture books; notably, "The Beach" won both the Australian Book Industry Awards' Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[18][19] In Australia, selected episodes have been made available on DVD through BBC Studios.[20]

Series overview

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Series 2 (2020–2021)

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Minisodes (2024)

A collection of twenty brief episodes titled "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These shorts were distributed in three segments: the initial seven debuted in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July; the following seven were released in October; and the last six premiered in December 2024.

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Ratings

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