Writing a Bluey Episode

Blue is unironically the greatest creation of the 21st century.

The Challenge:

Write a screenplay for an original episode of Bluey. This assignment asks you to reflect on your own childhood, your values, and the kind of lessons you want to pass on.

Working in groups of 3-5, you will:

• Develop a short Bluey episode (5-7 minutes of script time).

• Capture the humor, warmth, and life lessons of the show.

• Explore themes of parenting, play, emotional intelligence, or growing up.

• Present the episode’s key themes, moments of enlightenment, and overall purpose to the class.

This is an opportunity to examine how we were raised, how we might raise children, and what small moments of life teach us big things.

Requirements:

Collaborative screenplay (5-7 minutes of screen time, roughly 3-5 pages).

Must feel like an authentic Bluey episode (realistic dialogue, humor, emotional depth).

Centered around a theme or lesson.

Includes a structured beginning, middle, and end.

Final presentation:

• • Groups will explain their episode’s purpose.

  • Highlight key moments of humor or emotional depth.

  • Discuss how their own life experiences influenced the story.

Tips for Strong Writing:

Start with a simple, universal idea.

• • A small moment can reveal a big lesson—learning to share, facing a fear, understanding patience, seeing a parent’s perspective.

  • Think about an everyday scenario—losing a toy, playing an imaginary game, trying to help but making things worse.

Capture Bluey’s balance of humor and depth.

• • The show is funny, but it also carries real emotional weight.

  • Parents are present, but they’re not perfect—they learn too.

Make sure every character has a purpose.

• • Bluey and Bingo should be the emotional center.

  • Bandit and Chilli help guide, but they don’t control.

  • Side characters (friends, extended family, strangers) should add to the theme, not just be random.

Think about pacing.

• • Most Bluey episodes have three short "acts"—

    1. The setup (introducing the problem/play scenario).

    2. The escalation (the fun/messiness/problem deepens).

    3. The resolution (a realization, learning moment, or sweet family moment).

Possible Themes to Explore:

• Learning Patience – (Example: Bingo has to wait for a turn but gets frustrated.)

• Seeing from Someone Else’s Perspective – (Example: Bluey thinks Dad is being unfair but realizes why he said no.)

• The Magic of Play – (Example: Bandit and Chilli forget how to "play," and Bluey/Bingo help them remember.)

• Letting Go of Control – (Example: Bluey plans the "perfect" game, but it keeps changing.)

• Sibling Bonds – (Example: Bingo is upset because she wants to be like Bluey but also different.)

• Generational Parenting Differences – (Example: Granddad is too rough, or Nana has different rules.)

Model Episodes for Inspiration:

“Baby Race” – Looking back on childhood, how we grow at our own pace.

“Camping” – Beautifully bittersweet story about friendship and fleeting moments.

“Flat Pack” – A goofy setup that reveals deep truths about childhood and life.

“Sleepytime” – Emotional depth, wonder, and the parent-child connection.

Presentation Expectations:

Each group will present their work by:

1. Summarizing their episode in 2-3 minutes.

2. Explaining their key theme.

3. Highlighting their favorite lines or moments of enlightenment.

4. Sharing how personal experiences shaped their approach.