Everyone’s Favorite Kids Show is Getting New Minisodes
By Movieguide® Contributor
BLUEY fans will have seven more minisodes (mini episodes) to enjoy on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Oct. 7.
“The collection of one-to three-minute BLUEY MINISODES are a series of funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo,” Disney said in a press release Oct. 5. “The first batch of seven BLUEY MINISODES episodes were released on July 3. The premiere date for the third and final batch will be announced at a later date. The stories lean into playful interactions and games that further explore the characters and world of “Bluey.”
The new episodes are titled “Tattoo Shop,” “Phoney,” “Blocks,” “Government,” “Drums,” “Browny Bear” and “Whirlpool.” Ludo released a sneak peek of “Blocks:”
Aussie fans will get early access to the minisodes on Oct. 4. Each minisode lasts one to three minutes. This is the second batch of minisodes, as the first bunch came out in July.
“According to Nielsen, BLUEY is the No. 1 most-watched series on streaming this year (2024) to-date among total viewers in the U.S., with over 35 billion minutes watched (584M hours)*,” the release said. “The series follows Bluey, a lovable and inexhaustible blue heeler dog who lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister, Bingo.”
BLUEY has earned a Peabody Award, BAFTA Children & Young People Award, two Television Critics and Association Awards, the International Kids Emmy Award and more. Its production studio, Ludo, has won multiple Emmys.
Movieguide®’s review of BLUEY Episodes 348 and 349 reads:
Season Three of BLUEY on Disney Plus nears the end with Episode 48 and 49, titled “Ghostbasket” and “The Sign.” “Ghostbasket” contains a reappearance of Bluey and Bingo’s favorite game, Grannies. In this episode, Rita and Janet, played by Bluey and her sister Bingo, are trying to stop their house from getting sold. Episode 49: “The Sign” has two main storylines. The first storyline is Bluey and her family as they adjust to the idea of moving away from their home in Queensland. The other is saving the wedding of Bluey’s Uncle Rad and her godmother Frisky.
These episodes are not only well animated but have top notch storytelling. The characters are all relatable by both children and adults. The entire purpose of each episode is to teach important life lessons for every person. “Ghostbasket” shows how the elderly should be treated. “The Sign” is about trusting in a divine plan even when life doesn’t go your way. Thus, both episodes have strong moral worldviews. “Ghostbasket” and “The Sign” are a delight for children of all ages, including parents and grandparents.
