Bluey

2018 - Australia 52 episodes

A family of cattle dogs turns everyday routines into elaborate games in this Australian preschool series. Created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio, Bluey began on ABC Kids on October 1, 2018. Its stories centre on Bluey, her sister Bingo and their parents, Bandit and Chilli.

Episode numbers follow the original Australian ABC broadcast order. The current official web catalogue rearranges some first-season entries. Some child performers are not publicly named; do not invent actor names.

Episode guide

  1. The Magic Xylophone

    October 1, 2018 Season 1, episode 1 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bandit becomes the target of a game in which a musical toy can stop him moving. Bluey and Bingo both want control, and their disagreement makes sharing an important part of the imaginary ad…

  2. Hospital

    October 2, 2018 Season 1, episode 2 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A pretend medical appointment puts Bandit in the care of his daughters. With Bingo handling the nursing and Bluey conducting the treatment, an unusual diagnosis gives the children plenty of…

  3. Keepy Uppy

    October 3, 2018 Season 1, episode 3 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    The family tries to stop a balloon touching the ground. Bandit's enthusiastic participation turns the simple challenge into a much more demanding game, leaving Bluey and Bingo racing to kee…

  4. Daddy Robot

    October 4, 2018 Season 1, episode 4 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Faced with a messy playroom, the sisters enlist their father as an obedient machine. Their attempts to avoid doing the work become more complicated when their imaginary robot begins respond…

  5. Shadowlands

    October 5, 2018 Season 1, episode 5 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey, Coco and Snickers must navigate the park without leaving the shadows. Coco would rather change the restrictions when difficulties arise, prompting the friends to consider what makes…

  6. The Weekend

    October 6, 2018 Season 1, episode 6 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    An afternoon of family play takes an unexpected turn when Bingo discovers an insect in the garden. Bandit fails to notice her excitement, and she struggles to make herself heard amid the ac…

  7. BBQ

    October 7, 2018 Season 1, episode 7 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    While the adults prepare lunch, Bingo is given the job of supplying a salad for the children's pretend barbecue. Meeting everyone's requests sends her searching the garden when she would ra…

  8. Fruitbat

    October 8, 2018 Season 1, episode 8 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey objects to bedtime and becomes fascinated by animals that remain awake after dark. Imagining life as a flying fox allows her to explore the night while beginning to understand the app…

  9. Horsey Ride

    October 9, 2018 Season 1, episode 9 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bandit and Stripe provide rides for their children during a family visit. When Socks takes an interest in Bluey's treasured toy, the older children devise a distraction involving their incr…

  10. Hotel

    October 10, 2018 Season 1, episode 10 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey and Bingo turn the house into a hotel, with Bandit as their first customer. Their very different ideas about running the business create difficulties for both their guest and their pa…

  11. Bike

    October 11, 2018 Season 1, episode 11 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A difficult attempt at cycling leaves Bluey ready to stop trying. Watching other children struggle with their own small challenges gives her a different perspective on practice, determinati…

  12. Bob Bilby

    October 12, 2018 Season 1, episode 12 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bingo brings home a classroom puppet whose adventures must be recorded for the other children. The family's photographs reveal how much time they spend looking at screens, encouraging them…

  13. Spy Game

    October 13, 2018 Season 1, episode 13 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A group of children invent a secret operation during a gathering at the park. Bluey's plans begin to unravel after Bingo leaves, forcing her to reconsider how she treats an important member…

  14. Takeaway

    October 14, 2018 Season 1, episode 14 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bandit's dinner collection takes longer than expected, leaving him outside a restaurant with two restless children. Their questions, games and growing curiosity make a short delay an increa…

  15. Butterflies

    October 15, 2018 Season 1, episode 15 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A backyard game brings Bluey, Bingo and Judo together, but their friendship becomes uneven when the older girls leave Bingo behind. Bluey must consider the effect of joining in with someone…

  16. Yoga Ball

    October 16, 2018 Season 1, episode 16 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bandit's energetic games suit Bluey better than her younger sister. Bingo finds it difficult to explain when the play becomes too rough, and Chilli helps her work out how to make her feelin…

  17. Calypso

    October 17, 2018 Season 1, episode 17 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    At school, several different games unfold around Calypso's classroom. The teacher offers small suggestions that connect the children's ideas, while one pupil takes a quieter approach to dec…

  18. The Doctor

    October 18, 2018 Season 1, episode 18 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bingo runs a busy pretend surgery while Bluey manages the waiting area. Honey has trouble attracting attention when the other patients invent more dramatic complaints, leading her to look f…

  19. The Claw

    October 19, 2018 Season 1, episode 19 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    An unsuccessful visit to an arcade inspires the parents to recreate a prize-grabbing game at home. Bandit's increasingly demanding rules turn the children's search for a reward into an unex…

  20. Markets

    October 20, 2018 Season 1, episode 20 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey arrives at the market with money of her own and a friend to share the outing. Choosing something to buy proves surprisingly difficult when the pair try to find an experience they can…

  21. Blue Mountains

    October 21, 2018 Season 1, episode 21 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Chilli and the girls create a miniature expedition using their hands as characters and Bandit as the landscape. The journey across his sleeping body becomes more complicated when an untrust…

  22. The Pool

    October 22, 2018 Season 1, episode 22 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bandit takes the children swimming without Chilli's careful preparations. Their excitement soon meets the practical difficulties of a hot day, making the supplies they dismissed at home see…

  23. Shops

    October 23, 2018 Season 1, episode 23 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey and her friends agree to play shopkeepers, but organising the game becomes an activity of its own. Repeated changes to the roles and rules test Mackenzie's patience before anyone can…

  24. Wagon Ride

    October 24, 2018 Season 1, episode 24 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bandit pulls the girls towards the park in their wagon, stopping along the way to talk with neighbours. Bluey's impatience gives the family a reason to work out a fairer way of getting each…

  25. Taxi

    October 25, 2018 Season 1, episode 25 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    An imaginary journey to the airport places Bandit in Bluey's taxi. Family members take on supporting roles as delays and mechanical trouble turn the hurried passenger's straightforward trip…

  26. The Beach

    October 26, 2018 Season 1, episode 26 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    After Chilli sets off along the shore, Bluey decides to follow with a shell to show her. The distance between them offers Bluey a small adventure in independence, with unfamiliar sights to…

  27. Pirates

    April 1, 2019 Season 1, episode 27 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A playground swing becomes a ship carrying Bluey, Bingo and Missy into an imaginary ocean. Storms and sea creatures test the young crew, particularly when Missy must decide how far she is w…

  28. Grannies

    April 2, 2019 Season 1, episode 28 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    The sisters enjoy acting like elderly ladies until a disagreement about dancing interrupts their game. A video call to Nana becomes Bluey's proposed way of settling the question, while Bing…

  29. The Creek

    April 3, 2019 Season 1, episode 29 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bandit takes the children beyond their familiar playground and into the bush. Bluey is initially uncertain about the rougher surroundings, but the outing gives her opportunities to discover…

  30. Fairies

    April 4, 2019 Season 1, episode 30 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Strange little disturbances around the house are blamed on invisible visitors. The family joins an increasingly elaborate investigation, while Bingo's earlier attempt to attract Bandit's at…

  31. Work

    April 5, 2019 Season 1, episode 31 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    An imaginary factory gives Bandit the chance to employ his daughters. Bluey soon changes the balance of power, creating a workplace whose strict demands leave her father searching for a way…

  32. Bumpy And The Wise Old Wolfhound

    April 6, 2019 Season 1, episode 32 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    With Bingo spending time in hospital, the family makes a film to entertain her. Their improvised fairy tale follows a girl's search for help for her dog, turning household mishaps into part…

  33. Trampoline

    April 7, 2019 Season 1, episode 33 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    The girls try to extend their time on the trampoline when Bandit needs to leave for work. Their attempts to keep him involved become an opportunity to think about the different responsibili…

  34. The Dump

    April 8, 2019 Season 1, episode 34 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A journey to dispose of household rubbish prompts Bluey to question Bandit's confidence in his own abilities. Discovering one of her discarded drawings makes the outing more personal and in…

  35. Zoo

    April 9, 2019 Season 1, episode 35 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    The family creates a zoo in the backyard, assigning Bandit the role of a large gorilla. Bluey's job as keeper becomes much harder when her troublesome exhibit carries Bingo away from the vi…

  36. Backpackers

    April 10, 2019 Season 1, episode 36 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Chilli and Bandit pretend to travel with the children riding on their backs as luggage. The trip becomes increasingly chaotic as their animated backpacks influence the sightseeing, meals an…

  37. The Adventure

    April 11, 2019 Season 1, episode 37 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey and Chloe build a fantasy around their playground, moving between several different characters as the story develops. Their changing roles carry the adventure through royal trouble, m…

  38. Copycat

    April 12, 2019 Season 1, episode 38 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey begins the day by imitating Bandit's every action. Finding an injured bird changes the mood of their game, and a visit to the vet gives her a more difficult experience to understand t…

  39. The Sleepover

    April 13, 2019 Season 1, episode 39 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey and Bingo expect an exciting late night with Muffin, but their cousin arrives without having had her usual rest. The resulting games become increasingly unpredictable as the sisters t…

  40. Early Baby

    April 14, 2019 Season 1, episode 40 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Two games at playgroup collide when Rusty's adventure enters Indy's pretend hospital. Explaining the events from each child's point of view helps the group understand what happened and why…

  41. Mums And Dads

    April 15, 2019 Season 1, episode 41 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Indy and Rusty disagree about the adult roles in their family game and decide to play separately. Their attempts to find new partners reveal that other children's ideas can be just as diffi…

  42. Hide And Seek

    April 16, 2019 Season 1, episode 42 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    The family hides while Bluey takes her turn as seeker. Toys and other interesting discoveries keep drawing her away from the search, leaving her to practise staying with a task that she cho…

  43. Camping

    April 17, 2019 Season 1, episode 43 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey befriends another child during a family camping trip despite their different languages. Repeated visits to a shared patch of bush allow them to invent a game together, even though the…

  44. Mount Mumandad

    April 18, 2019 Season 1, episode 44 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    With only a little time remaining before bed, the girls turn their parents into a mountain range. Reaching the top requires them to cooperate through the weather, unstable terrain and other…

  45. Kids

    April 19, 2019 Season 1, episode 45 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A supermarket visit becomes a role-reversal game when Bluey takes charge as the parent. Bandit behaves like a difficult child while Bingo joins the imaginary family, complicating the practi…

  46. Chickenrat

    April 20, 2019 Season 1, episode 46 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bingo cannot find Floppy when bedtime approaches. She and Bluey work backwards through their day's games, gradually reconstructing an adventure involving Bandit and an unusual creature in t…

  47. Neighbours

    April 21, 2019 Season 1, episode 47 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    Bluey builds a comfortable home from cushions, only to find that Bingo's neighbouring games are expanding into her space. Advice from Chilli helps her consider how people can share a street…

  48. Teasing

    April 22, 2019 Season 1, episode 48 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A disagreement between the sisters leads to a discussion of Bandit's own jokes and games. The family revisits some familiar incidents while considering when playful behaviour stops being en…

  49. Asparagus

    April 23, 2019 Season 1, episode 49 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    A piece of asparagus becomes a wand that changes the family into different animals. Bluey's imaginative dinner-table game soon creates problems of its own, giving her a reason to reconsider…

  50. Shaun

    April 24, 2019 Season 1, episode 50 TV Episode Ludo Studio

    When the girls ask for an animal of their own, Bandit brings an unruly emu to life with his hand. Feeding, washing and taking Shaun outside give them an unconventional introduction to looki…