Bluey & The 'Hood: Me Vs. Kidspot

Inspired by Kidspot.au's ranking of Bluey, it's the ultimate showdown between me [The 'Hood] and the website itself [Bluey]! Ready? FIGHT!!!

Kidspot [Blue Mountains]: Not the worst – come on, this is Bluey – but the one we want to watch the least. A different take on the Healers’ games that let’s Chilli have fun but hands exploring Bandit’s body has its... errr... limitations.

Me [Handy Hands]: Showing only the gang's hands, they show us what hands are really useful for, from Bingo playing in the sand and water trays at Kindy to Izzy writing to do schoolwork and the gang sharing a tender moment in the garden.

Kidspot [Shaun]: The squawking sound of Shaun tanks this one for us despite the episode’s wonderful lesson about the responsibility that comes with owning a pet.

Me [He's A Bit Of An Animal]: Dad and Alston unleash their wild sides when Andy, Dana and Steve tame their inner beast.

Kidspot [Early Baby]: Oh sweet Rusty. When playgroup is in full swing it’s fun to see how the kids turn what’s going on at home into games. Calypso (voiced by Megan Washington) is the teacher we all wish we had, right?

Me [Playschool Drama]: As part of an assignment, Tiny visits Bingo's kindy and plays various games with her friend, Missy and Lila, from acting out a story about Big Ted to pretending to be ladies making phone calls to one another.

Kidspot [Shops]: The importance of rules when playing games factors big in the series but it’s pushed to the limit when the kids plan playtime.

Me [Watch Out For Goblins]: The gang lure Noddy into the creek and encourage its residents to dress up like goblins for him to fight.

Kidspot [Verandah Santa]: A new Christmas tradition is introduced, which is either a blessing or a curse depending on how many times you played Veranda Santa during the festive season (and beyond). We get to see a little of Bluey’s mean streak in this episode but luckily, she realises her mistake.

Me [Christmas Bedtime]: Izzy falls asleep on Christmas Eve and has a dream where she and her friends explore the North Pole and visit Santa, who has a new little helper: Maurice. Bingo warms everyone's hearts telling Santa what she wants this year.

Kidspot [Horsey Ride]: Who wants to watch the cricket? A visit from the cousins Muffin and Socks is always a treat but it’s exciting to see the relationship between brothers, Stripe and Bandit, who commit wholeheartedly to a horse wedding.

Me [Gay Marriage]: Ethan and Chris get into big trouble when Izzy spots them kissing in the playground. She tells Aunt Corey and Uncle Bob and both ground the boys for a week...but it's not the gang's fault, they want to learn about same-sex relationships.

Kidspot [Asparagus]: An episode that taps into how parents get creative when getting their kids to eat vegetables. The animators at Ludo went above and beyond with the way the Healers take on the traits of each animal. Bingo’s penguin always cracks us up.

Me [Bluey's Zoo]: Inspired by Bluey's toy animals, the gang decide to play at being animals themselves, with Bluey as the zookeeper. When Bluey shouts "Shamdoodle", the animals have to swap places...but they end up in a messy situation!

Kidspot [Hide & Seek]:When it comes to noisy toys Chattermax is too real! Nice to see a little mindfulness worked into this episode as Bluey battles her short attention span.

Me [Mindfulness]: After watching Play School: Mindfully Me, the gang go around the neighbourhood learning about mindfulness and ways of keeping calm.

Kidspot [Daddy Putdown]: Another episode that showcases the way kids reflect the lives of their parents during playtime. The montage of Bingo and Bandit preparing dinner together is beautiful and the prawns look delicious.

Me [Late Evening]: A typical late evening in the neighbourhood, including Izzy watching everything that goes on from her front porch, Bluey and Bingo's early night routine and Resus wondering why he never gets to stay up all night.

 Kidspot [The Adventure]: A mostly parent-free tale where Bluey and Chloe go on an epic quest together inspired by everything from Willow to The Lord of the Rings.

Me [The Secret Club]: The gang, Chloe and Honey start a secret club in Chloe's backyard, while next door, Goten, Trunks and Boruto set up their own, adventurous club.

Kidspot [Chickenrat]: Bluey excels at building stories around seemingly mundane aspects of family life. One of them is locating lost toys and this episode nails it.

Me [Back To The Beginning]: This episode rewinds repeatedly to tell a typical day in the neighbourhood from the point of view of one member of the gang at a time.

Kidspot [Spy Game]: The relationship between Bluey and Bingo is tested during a family picnic. The way the siblings interact is one of the show’s most authentic touches.

Me [Our Views On Men]: At a waterpark, the gang, Mackenzie, Chloe, Honey, Muffin and Socks explain the habits of men like their dads.

Kidspot [Mums & Dads]: Again, the series uses the kid’s playtime to mirror the lives of their parents with Rusty and Indy showcasing the series’ approach to the shifting roles of mums and dads.

Me [Work & Play]: Seeing Bluey's friends playing in the park, the gang wonder whether adults have time to play when they have time to work.

Kidspot [The Doctor]: The ailments are hilarious as well as the kid logic during this game of doctors but it’s Bluey and Honey’s friendship that’s at the core of this episode; the friend that always makes you laugh.

Me [Strange Cases]: Izzy is down with a cold, and her friends arrive with gifts to try and cheer her up. With each gift given, an unusual thing happens in the neighbourhood.

Kidspot [The Dump]: An episode that challenges Bandit as the all-knowing dad. The series tends to lean heavily toward Bandit for the fun stuff so it’s a relief to see him work through a mistake.

Me [Road Trip]: A special. Izzy takes Mitchell, Becky and Templeton with her on an Australian road trip to visit her uncle in Sydney.

Kidspot [Mt. Mumandad]: The realities of parenting are ever present in Bluey and following a trip to a theme park it’s refreshing to see Bandit and Chilli exhausted. But there’s always room for a game and a lesson about teamwork.

Me [Adventure]: The gang imagine a world wide adventure in their hot air balloon, eating cheesy bread balls on the moon as well.

Kidspot [Pirates]: We adore the parks in Bluey and how they capture the aesthetics of play equipment in Australia. A hammock swing becomes a pirate adventure in this episode, and it gets bonus points for a most excellent reference to The Goonies.

Me [Swinging]: The gang love the swings in the park, so they go ask the Paladins if they can use Voltron to help them swing on an even larger swing. They hold on tight, but Voltron flies up into the air and swings them from a great height!

Kidspot [Fairies]: Going along with a game is a big part of parenting and the Healers allow Bingo’s imagination to flourish with a fairy invasion.

Me [Bluey Goes Irish]: It's nearly St. Patrick's Day, and Bluey finds a magic green hat that turns her green and makes her speak Irish.

Kidspot [Zoo]: The game goes wild this time with everyone working overtime to entertain Bingo, which also highlights the primal bond between fathers and daughters.

Me [Animal Man]: There's been sightings of an animal man in the neighbourhood, and the gang work together to find out who the animal man is.

Kidspot [Neighbours]: Suburban life put through the filter of Bluey and Bingo’s wonderful imagination.

Me [Dads Can Be Anyone]: The dads go on a night out, but keep swapping identities.

Kidspot [Kids]: A fun role reversal where Bluey emphasises with Bandit.

Me [Public Humiliation]: Wet pants and tantrums show Izzy and Templeton public embarrasment.

Kidspot [The Weekend]: An episode that deserves cred for introducing us to the game magical statues and the wonderful little things we do to pass the time on the weekend.

Me [Lazy Weekend]: Izzy decides she doesn't really want to do anything this weekend. Neither do her friends. They laze about all day and try to have a peaceful time...

Kidspot [Hospital]: It’s a rite of passage as a parent to play hospitals and Bandit is anointed in a hilarious way.

Me [Pinot Grigio]: The gang discover the dangers of alcohol after doubting which drinks are safe for them and which are not.

Kidspot [Butterflies]: When friends enter playtime it completely changes the dynamic. Bluey learns what it means to be a good sibling when their demanding neighbour Judo joins a game. When Bingo and Bluey fallout and then reconnect it’s always a heart-warmer.

Me [A Snuggly Adventure]: The gang play in Izzy's bed, then in Izzy's mum's bed, then try to lie down in the hammock to watch a cloud of butterflies in the backyard. The trouble is, they can't all fit into the hammock at the same time!

Kidspot [Work]: Let’s be honest here, the world would be a better place if there were more dancing offices.

Me [Boredom]: The gang experience boredom on a grey, drizzly day.

Kidspot [The Claw]: Life lessons contained within a claw machine. An episode that exemplifies the genius of Bluey.

Me [Desire]: It's Bingo's birthday and she learns to control her desire for what she eats.

Kidspot [The Magic Xylophone]: Another two-hander episode that deals with the fun of the magic xylophone game and the frustrations that occur between siblings. We love it when Bingo stands up for herself.

Me [Joking Around]: With Lucky's help, the gang go around the neighbourhood to look for various ways people crack wise. This gets Lucky thinking about how he'll crack wise to impress ladies when he reaches high school.

Kidspot [Wagon Ride]: “Gotta be done” is one of the key mantras of the show and personified in this episode that doubles as a lesson for kids about patience.

Me [Lazy Morning]: The gang spend a quiet morning at the playground before any of the other children visit, but can't resist going on the equipment.

Kidspot [The Creek]: A little old school magic is in this one as Bandit shows the kids the joys of a local creek he once played in as a kid.

Me [Soothing Naturals]: The gang visit the Australian rainforest to locate a secret swimming hole and discover the joys of nature.

Kidspot [Daddy Robot]: Lots of lessons are hidden within games on Bluey but in this episode there are multiple layers that show Bandit and Chilli are always three steps ahead of their kids. 

Me [Robots, Milk & Cookies]: The gang find out from their neighbours what robots like, but one question plagues their minds...do they like milk and cookies?

Kidspot [Markets]: The aesthetic of a local market is completely nailed in this episode and it’s fun to see more of the dog community introduced.

Me [Summer Fete]: The gang visit the summer fete, where they enjoy face painting, yummy food, fun games, bubbles and best of all, the bouncy castle!

Kidspot [Bob Bilby]: It’s rare for kid’s show to step back and critique the way technology invades our lives without being too preachy. Bob Bilby strikes the perfect balance.

Me [Bluey Breaks The Rules]: Bluey is too focused on a new game on her tablet to engage in fun, non-technologic games with her friends.

Kidspot [Taxi]: A rainy-day game gone wild. We could write 10,000 words about the amazing music by composer Joff Bush across the series, but it shines the most in this episode. 

Me [Drama]: Made entirely in black and white, this episode sees a lot of drama happen in the neighbourhood, such as Chloe's playdate with the gang at Izzy's house.

Kidspot [Keepy Uppy]: An episode that encapsulates a classic childhood game with so many inventive flourishes.

Me [The Balloon]: The gang take their circus balloons on a playground playdate and learn a valuable lesson about kindness and sharing.

Kidspot [Yoga Ball]: An episode that feels revolutionary with its depiction of the balance required when parenting and working from home.

Me [The Toilet]: Bingo tells the gang about when she first learnt to potty train, and then has to go to the toilet - quite literally!

Kidspot [Backpackers]: Rather than doing a flashback episode, Bandit and Chilli’s life before kids turns into a hilarious game. We adore these little ways Bandit ad Chilli are fleshed out more as characters beyond just being parents. Their history is as rich as the time they spend with their kids.

Me [Breastfeeding]: An air of expectations fills the neighbourhood as the local mums gather in the town hall to reveal why they breastfed their children, giving parents watching at home some useful tips in the process.

Kidspot [Teasing]: The difference between teasing and playing it discussed in this clever episode that helps kids understand boundaries.

Me [Flashbacks]: The gang can't remember yesterday's trip to the theme park, so Izzy helps them remember - using their souveniers!

Kidspot [Copycat]: Playtime can be a way for kids to process what’s happening in real life. The death of a budgie allows Bluey to come to terms with the parts of life that are out of her control. A beautiful episode.

Me [Like Father, Like Daughter]: Bluey, Bingo, Cleo and Tiny come to terms with playing, coping with and helping their fathers on a typical weekend in their lives.

Kidspot [BBQ]: Bluey and Bingo often operate as avatars for their parents when they play games. The subtle touch of BBQ is Bingo channelling the effort Chilli has put into arrange the family get together. A touching tribute to Chilli.

Me [Waiting For Lunch]: It's the annual Bring-Something-Barbecue, and the gang are eagerly waiting for the time when lunch would be ready, As everyone brings their favourite dish, they dream of wandering a world of food - and eating some of it!

Kidspot [Grannies]: One of the funniest episodes but Bluey and Bingo clash again, this time over the question: do grannies floss? Bluey makes amends for her mistake in a beautiful way and we want more of the Healer grandparents!

Me [Never Too Young To Have Fun]: With Bluey and Bingo visiting their Nanna and Resus' grandpa visiting, Izzy visits her own Nanna and talks to Bluey and Bingo via video chat about a grown-up's habit of loving the same things as kids do.

Kidspot [Shadowlands]: The definitive episode that outlines the ‘rules make it fun’ philosophy of the show.

Me [Cool Shade]: The gang play in the shade of their favourite tree and go cloud jumping.

Kidspot [The Pool]: Boring stuff is important, too. With Bandit hogging all the fun for most of the first season it’s important this episode steps back to acknowledge his shortcomings and how the couple complement each other.

Me [Skinny Dipping]: The gang all head down to the creek to swim naked in the lake, all except Templeton, who doesn't think skinny dipping is right and prefers to stay on land and watch. Later, he swims in the pool, wearing his swimming costume.

Kidspot [Bike]: The premise is simple, but the emotional scope of this episode is huge. The little victories in a playground that culminate in Bluey learning to ride a bike is an emotional ride, highlighted, once again, by Joff Bush’s magnificent score. 

Me [A Frog's Journey]: The gang are riding their bikes when they stop to rest at the local creek. As they follow a frog to the water, we see the gang's neighbours accomplish small tasks like tying shoelaces or playing a new sport.

Kidspot [Fruit Bat]: Bluey realises the sacrifices Bandit makes to care for her and Bingo after a Yellow Submarine-inspired dream.

Me [The Night Guardian]: On a backyard campout, the gang go in search of the legendary Night Guardian - only to get spooked!

Kidspot [The Sleepover]: The fear of a kid skipping a nap is captured when Muffin (our favourite character) comes to stay. Up there with ‘Grannies’ when it comes to laughs.

Me [There's More To A Sleepover]: Izzy feels her sleepover with her friends may feel like a big house party-and turns out she's right!

Kidspot [Calypso]: The best parent-free episode where everything clicks into place perfectly under the eye of Calypso. Masterfully written by series creator Joe Brumm. 

Me [Shama Lama]: On a play session organized by Calypso, Izzy teaches Bluey and her friends world peace by using the phrase 'Shama Lama'.

Kidspot [Trampoline]: Bandit passes on the knowledge to Bluey that it’s her job to keep making up games while he’s at work. We then see Bluey invent a game on her own and it’s one of the first season’s most touching moments that exemplifies the mantra of the series.

Me [Reach For The Sky]: Inspired by how some neighbours have the ability to fly, the gang use Izzy's trampoline and a few other pieces of equipment to learn how to take to the air - and maybe even touch the clouds!

Kidspot [The Beach]: If ‘Trampoline’ shows us what Bandit is passing onto Bluey, it’s in ‘The Beach’ that we see what Chilli shares with her daughter. The Australian beach is captured beautifully by the animators and it’s bursting with so much life.

Me [Sand, Water & Steps]: The gang can't wait to go into the water on a trip to the beach. They take little and big steps carefully towards the waves, and then run away as the tide comes in - but they love to feel the water against their feet.

Kidspot [Bumpy & The Wise Old Wolfhound]: Bingo is sick in hospital so Bluey makes her a film to cheer her up. But in true Bluey fashion, this is an episode that is so much more than just a funny homemade film. Using kid logic, we get to see Chilli’s story and how she dealt with Bingo being sick. It’s an absolute stunner. One of the first episodes to point to if anyone claims Bluey is just for kids.

Me [Folk Tales]: Izzy and Bluey separately take class field trips to the Australian National Maritime Museum to learn about Aboriginal art and culture. Inspired by what they learnt on their field trip, the gang create their own Australian folk tale centering around Play School toy Joey the kangaroo and his position as King of the Outback.

Kidspot [Takeaway]: The chaos of parenting is captured perfectly in a wait for spring rolls. The two wavelengths of Bluey are perfected in this episode: the playfulness of the kids and Bandit trying to manage the madness as a parent. But then they merge in a beautiful moment, thanks to a fortune cookie, where Bandit realises the joy of being a kid.

Me [Bluey Goes To China]: Having tea with the Furious Five gets the gang thinking about China and its culture. Po, Master Shifu and Furious Five decide to bring China to the gang. From there, the gang go on a pretend Chinese adventure exploring the Great Wall, various strange Chinese people and sailing on the Yellow River.

Kidspot [Camping]: The one that makes us cry. Every. Single. Time. Everything that makes Bluey great is contained within this episode but the bond between Bluey and the French Labrador Jean-Luc, which transcends a language barrier, speaks to those once-in-a-lifetime friendships. As Chilli says, “the world is a magical place,” and we’re lucky to have Bluey as a reminder. 

Me [Survival]: A special. The gang go on a camping holiday with their families, and Bluey is glad to see Rusty, Little Nutbrown Hare and Little Field Mouse have come on the trip too. But Andy leads them all on an expedition to find the legendary Aborigine treasure lost in the mountains, and this puts their survival skills to the test!

Who won? No one knows, only you decide for yourself....