Knox, David (12 June 2019). " Bluey signs Disney deal". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019 . Retrieved 12 June 2019. In October 2019, Bluey debuted in New Zealand, airing on TVNZ 2 and streaming on TVNZ OnDemand. [87] [88] The first series made its Australian pay-TV premiere on CBeebies on 4 May 2020. [89] [ third-party source needed] It made its free-to-air television debut on CBeebies in April 2021 in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. [90] [91] [92] Home media releases Postie (voiced by Anthony Field), a Catahoula Leopard Dog who works as a post office employee. [20] [21]

After reading a parenting book, Bandit decides to allow his children to make their own decisions and develop autonomy. Bluey and Bingo act out the procedures of a burger restaurant while in the bathtub, and he gently encourages them to finish their game and go to bed. Ultimately, Bandit realises that a more authoritarian approach is required to make the children listen. Bandit teaches Bluey and Bingo the idiom "born yesterday" by pretending he is newly born into the world. The sisters help him navigate his new surroundings while explaining unspoken social rules. This leads to Bandit seeing the world from a new perspective. Calypso (voiced by Megan Washington), [11] a Blue Merle Australian Shepherd and Bluey's school teacher. Knox, David (21 October 2022). "Best-selling Bluey". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022 . Retrieved 21 October 2022. After Bluey and Bingo are playing too loudly, Bandit sneakily instructs them to remain silent for as long as they can and disguises the request as a game. But when he visits the toy store with them to buy a birthday present for Muffin, he must rely on the children's gestures and movements as they silently indicate which toy their cousin wants to receive.Bluey and Bingo want to witness their parents kiss, so they decide to teach Bandit how to be romantic. The sisters set up a pretend restaurant in the playroom, with Bluey acting as their server and Bingo becoming the chef. Bandit tries to impress Chilli on their date, while Bluey and Bingo attempt to serve a special meal. Bandit finds a unique way to be romantic. Bluey Toys Coming Soon Available from Nov 2019". Play & Go Kids Adelaide. 24 September 2019. Archived from the original on 5 November 2020 . Retrieved 5 November 2020.

Calypso facilitates a day at school and assists the children as they all engage in imaginative play together. Among the various games, Bluey runs a pretend fish and chip shop and hires Indy to work as a waitress, while Pretzel takes time to think of something to play. Bluey makes a promise that she doesn't keep, but gets upset when Bandit breaks one of his promises. Chilli teaches the pair that the purpose of making a promise is to build trust, and Bluey discovers the importance of upholding her agreements. Bailey, Imogen (19 November 2019). " Bluey tops Toys R Us Australia's top toys list". Toy & Hobby Retailer. Archived from the original on 27 November 2019 . Retrieved 23 November 2019. Bluey, Bingo and Muffin attend neighbour Doreen's garage sale, where they notice her mobility scooter, or "granny mobile", is being sold. Bluey, Bingo and Muffin dress up as grandmothers and roleplay the sale of the run-down vehicle. Muffin's "grouchy granny" persona helps Doreen learn to stand up for herself.

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When Rusty and Indy's two separate games at Bluey's playgroup come into conflict, the groups explain their different activities to each other. After sharing, the friends find common ground with their games, and Rusty and Indy decide to play together. Knox, David (10 December 2022). "Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022: winners". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022 . Retrieved 11 December 2022. Bluey and Bingo are excited to spend the weekend at home playing games with Bandit. While Bingo is pretending to be a magical statue that mysteriously moves around, she finds a walking leaf insect, but is upset when Bandit is too preoccupied with the game to notice her calling. a b Knox, David (29 October 2020). "Screen Music Awards: 2020: nominees". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020 . Retrieved 29 October 2020. For her Father's Day card, Bluey sets out to draw a picture of herself and her father together. While recalling her favourite memories of playing with Bandit, Bluey struggles with the idea that her drawing must be perfect. Chilli tries to convince Bluey that perfection isn't easy, or absolutely necessary.Bingo dresses up as a queen, while Bluey acts as her royal butler, before they switch roles. But when the sisters both want to become the royal butlers, they must appoint a new queen. Bluey sacrifices her role as the butler for Bingo, to allow her to completely enjoy the game. Later, Bluey and Bingo select Chilli to be their new queen. The series was first distributed on DVD in Australia by Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and BBC Studios, with the first two volumes, entitled Magic Xylophone and Other Stories and Horsey Ride and Other Stories released on 30 October 2019. They were followed by further volumes at later dates. [93] In the United States, the first season was released on DVD in two volumes in early 2020. [94] In the United Kingdom, the first volume was released on DVD in October 2021. [95] Reception Critical reception