On what date did Bluey first air on ABC Kids?

Bluey first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018.

The premiere took place in Australia, where ABC and BBC Studios commissioned the animated series from Brisbane-based Ludo Studio. The first series opened with a daily run of 26 episodes throughout October 2018, introducing Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli to Australian viewers.

That date refers to the programme’s Australian television debut, not its later international launches. Bluey subsequently reached audiences through overseas broadcasters and streaming services, including Disney platforms in many territories, which is why different dates sometimes appear in episode guides.

The first series continued beyond its initial October broadcast block. Another 25 episodes began airing on 1 April 2019, and the final episode, “Verandah Santa,” aired on 12 December 2019. Those staggered broadcasts can make the show’s first-season timeline look confusing, but they do not change the original ABC Kids premiere date.