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Dance Mode

Episode 2.01 (53)
Tue, March 17, 2020 (ABC Kids 8am/ABC Comedy, 6:20pm)
458,000 viewers (18th)
Writer: Joe Brumm

After Dad eats her last chip, Bingo is given three chances to put Mum and Dad in 'Dance Mode' as payback. But the others can't resist taking Bingo's turns for her.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad, Brad Elliot as Lucky's Dad, Anthony Field as Postie, Stephen Lee as Customer, Joff Bush as Busker, Rupert Degas as Yes/No Button

Notes: the huge ratings for the series 2 premiere's 8am screening push the show into the top 20 most watched programs for the day. The evening repeat pulled in another 276,000 for a total viewership of 734,000. This guide follows the broadcast order.

Hammerbarn

Episode 2.02 (54)
Wed, March 18, 2020
338,000 viewers (na)
Writer: Joe Brumm

On a trip to Hammerbarn, Bluey and Bingo create their own mini-homes side-by-side in the trolley. But Bluey quickly gets jealous of her neighbour Bingo.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad, Brad Elliot as Lucky's Dad, Hamish Blake as Employee, Zoë Foster Blake as Checkout Dog

Featherwand

Episode 2.03 (55)
Thu, March 19, 2020
381,000 viewers (17th)
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey and Mum are off to Chloe's party and Bingo isn't invited. But armed with a magic featherwand that makes things incredibly heavy, Bingo can now stop them leaving the house.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Brad Elliot as Lucky's Dad

Squash

Episode 2.04 (56)
Fri, March 20, 2020
Writer: Dan & Joe Brumm

When Dad and Uncle Stripe play a game of squash, Bluey and Bingo are in control of their every move, and Bingo proves that big siblings don't always beat little siblings.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Dan Brumm as Uncle Stripe

Hairdressers

Episode 2.05 (57)
Sat, March 21, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

During a game of hairdressers, Bluey discovers that big-headed customer Dad has nits! To help treat them Bingo has to find her voice, while Bluey has to find her ears.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Stumpfest

Episode 2.06 (58)
Sun, March 22, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Dad and his mates hit the backyard, ready to rip up some tree stumps! But when Bluey and Bingo take over a stump as a nail salon, Dad finds he's got some negotiating to do.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad, Myf Warhurst as Aunt Trixie, Dan Brumm as Uncle Stripe, Brad Elliot as Lucky's Dad

Favourite Thing

Episode 2.07 (59)
Mon, March 23, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Bluey accidentally makes Bingo upset playing a game at dinner, she will do anything to make her happy again — even changing the rules of the game. But nothing seems to work.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Daddy Dropoff

Episode 2.08 (60)
Tue, March 24, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Dad refuses to be late dropping off Bluey and Bingo at kindy and school, but the girls make Dad play so many games, they quickly derail his plan.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Bingo

Episode 2.09 (61)
Wed, March 25, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Bluey has a playdate at Chloe's, Bingo must learn how to play by herself. But all the games she knows need more than one person! Luckily Dad has a problem that needs solving.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad

Rug Island

Episode 2.10 (62)
Thu, March 26, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

On Bingo and Bluey's Rug Island, a pack of felt pens can be anything — bananas, campfires, even a snake! But Dad will need to embrace his inner kid if he wants to make it his home.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Brad Elliot as Lucky's Dad

Charades

Episode 2.11 (63)
Fri, March 27, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey and Bingo want everyone to play Charades, but Muffin and Socks are too young to understand the rules and Nanna must think quickly to keep the game on track.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Dan Brumm as Uncle Stripe, Chris Brumm as Nana

Sticky Gecko

Episode 2.12 (64)
Sat, March 28, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Mum must get Bluey and Bingo out the door in time for a playdate, but they can't leave before they finish their game — waiting for a sticky rubber gecko to drop from the ceiling.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Dad Baby

Episode 2.13 (65)
Sun, March 29, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Dad shows the kids how to use their old baby-harness, a new game is born: Dad Baby! But Dad is unprepared for the harsh realities of giving birth to a baby Bingo.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Brad Elliot as Lucky's Dad, Beth Durack as Wendy

Mum School

Episode 2.14 (66)
Mon, March 30, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey plays mum to a brood of bouncy balloons, including an irrepressible floater named Greenie. But she soon discovers that mothering is much harder than she imagined.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad

Trains

Episode 2.15 (67)
Tue, March 31, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

All aboard the Dad Train! Bingo goes from home to daycare to her job at the Vet every morning, but there's trouble on the line as a mischievous Bluey throws everyone off schedule.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Army

Episode 2.16 (68)
Wed, April 01, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Jack's the new dog at school and the newest recruit in Rusty's army. Jack struggles with following instructions and always forgets his hat but Rusty will make a soldier of him yet.

Cast: Megan Washington as Calypso, Hamish Blake as Jack's Dad, Zoë Foster Blake as Jack's Mum, Anthony Field as Rusty's Dad

Fancy Restaurant

Episode 2.17 (69)
Thu, April 02, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm, Chris Bennett

Bingo and Bluey want Mum and Dad to smoochy kiss, so they set up a romantic evening for two at their fancy restaurant. Everything goes to plan until Chef Bingo's special arrives.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad

Piggyback

Episode 2.18 (70)
Fri, April 03, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

The Heelers take a long riverside walk but Bingo's legs are tired and she wants a piggyback. To distract her, Mum and Dad invent fun games and get her little legs moving again!

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

The Show

Episode 2.19 (71)
Sat, April 04, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Bingo drops Mum's breakfast-in-bed on the floor, she's convinced she's ruined her big day. But Bluey helps make amends by putting on a play of how Mum and Dad first met.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum,

Tickle Crabs

Episode 2.20 (72)
Sun, April 05, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Dad brings a pair of tenacious tickle crabs home from the beach, no where in the house is safe! His only hope of escaping their tickles is with help from his true love.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum,

Escape

Episode 2.21 (73)
Mon, April 06, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Mum and Dad describe a made-up world where they can relax without the girls, Bluey and Bingo decide to burst into their fantasy and chase them down. How will Mum and Dad escape?

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Chris Brumm as Nana

Bus

Episode 2.22 (74)
Tue, April 07, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

During a game of bus, passenger Mum is too scared to tell bus driver Dad that she secretly loves him, until she gets some help from the Grannies.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Queens

Episode 2.23 (75)
Wed, April 08, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm
Idea: Michael Griffin

During a game of Queens, Bluey and Bingo find that playing the butler is much more fun. But someone must play the Queen, even if it means not being afraid of a bit of hard work.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Brad Elliot as Lucky's Dad

Flat Pack

Episode 2.24 (76)
Thu, April 09, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

While Mum and Dad struggle to build new flat-pack furniture, Bluey and Bingo transform the empty boxes into their own new world.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Helicopter

Episode 2.25 (77)
Fri, April 10, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

At school, Bluey and her friends turn a tree stump into a thrilling game of Helicopter. But as the pilot, Bluey has to learn to give up some control so they can all have fun.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Sleepytime

Episode 2.26 (78)
Sat, April 11, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Inside Bingo's dream, Bingo and Floppy have an intergalactic adventure, while the rest of her sleep-deprived family try to navigate Bingo's non-stop night-time bedhopping.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad

Grandad

Episode 2.27 (79)
Sun, October 25, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Grandad is supposed to be resting, but when Bluey and Bingo go to visit him, he makes a run for it with the kids and takes them on a madcap adventure into the bush.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Laurie Newman as Grandad, Sean Choolburra as Maynard

The Seesaw

Episode 2.28 (80)
Mon, October 26, 2020
404,000 viewers (20th)
Writer: Joe Brumm

Dad has rudely plonked himself on one end of the seesaw. So Bluey and Bingo round up the entire playground to help flip him off, but they still need to find one more friend.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Suzy Brumm as Pom Pom's Mum

Note: the premiere of the second half of series 2 again draws huge ratings with the 8am broadcast drawing 404,000 viewers (making it the 20th most watched program of the day) with the evening (6:20pm) repeat pulling in an additional 292,000 viewers.

Movies

Episode 2.29 (81)
Tue, October 27, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

It is Bluey's first trip to the cinema, but she's worried that the movie will be too scary. When Bingo starts running amok in the theatre, she must conquer her fear and help Dad out.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Daley Pearson as Cinema Counter Dog, Joff Bush as Chew B'Deube, Rupert Degas as Movie Voices

Library

Episode 2.30 (82)
Wed, October 28, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Muffin is told that she is special by her Dad, she interprets it as an excuse to do anything she wants, which means playing Bluey and Bingo's game of Library her way.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dan Brumm as Uncle Stripe

Barky Boats

Episode 2.31 (83)
Thu, October 29, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey and Mackenzie are excited to spend time with their two buddies Mia and Captain. When the older kids run off to play together without them, Calypso explains that growing up can be hard.

Cast: Megan Washington as Calypso

Burger Shop

Episode 2.32 (84)
Fri, October 30, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

It's time for Bluey and Bingo to get out of the bath. But Dad has decided not to tell them what to do and gets roped into a game of Burger Shop.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Circus

Episode 2.33 (85)
Sat, October 31, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey is the ringmaster in a game of circus with her friends, but Hercules wants to play his motorcycle game instead. Luckily Bluey has a solution to keep everyone happy.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad

Swim School

Episode 2.34 (86)
Sun, November 01, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Mum, Dad and Bingo must complete both their classes to pass Swim School but pleasing strict Big Fish instructor Margaret (aka Bluey) is proving very difficult.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad

Café

Episode 2.35 (87)
Mon, November 02, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm & Dave Lowe

In the park Bluey meets a new playmate Winnie, but when Bluey wants to invite her and her dad home for breakfast, she learns that adults take a little bit longer to make friends.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Eliot Fish as Fido

Postman (and Ground's Lava)

Episode 2.36 (88)
Tue, November 03, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Mum and Dad have a disagreement, Bluey makes Dad write a love letter to Mum to make up. Now Bluey must find a way to play Ground's Lava with Bingo and deliver the letter to Mum, without squabbling.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

The Quiet Game

Episode 2.37 (89)
Wed, November 04, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey and Bingo are playing "The Quiet Game" and won't use words to tell Dad which toy to buy for Muffin. At his wits end, Dad recruits new store clerk Alfie to help interpret the girls miming.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Robert Irwin as Alfie, Caitlin Hill as Alfie's Mum, Marc Fennell as Alfie's Boss, Anne Pearson as Shop Assistant

Mr Monkeyjocks

Episode 2.38 (90)
Thu, November 05, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Dad thinks the kids have too many toys and suggests a chuck out. To save their beloved Mr Monkeyjocks from getting the chop, Bluey and Bingo must prove he is special.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Bishanyia Vincent as Hospital Kid's Mum

Double Babysitter

Episode 2.39 (91)
Fri, November 06, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Uncle Rad and Frisky accidently turn up to babysit Bluey and Bingo on the same night, they have to work together to make Bluey feel better about babysitter putdowns.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Patrick Brammall as Uncle Rad, Claudia O'Doherty as Aunt Frisky

Bad Mood

Episode 2.40 (92)
Sat, November 07, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bingo is playing Bad Mood with Dad, standing on his feet as Dad stomps around the house, controlling everything Bingo does and causing chaos. But how will Bluey get her to snap out of it?

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Octopus

Episode 2.41 (93)
Sun, November 08, 2020
Writer: Mark Patterson & Joe Brumm

When Chloe tries to teach her Dad to improvise and play Bluey's game of Octopus at home, he finds it hard to understand or enjoy, until they both realise, they can play it their own way.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Francis Stanton as Chloe's Dad

Bin Night

Episode 2.42 (94)
Mon, November 09, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey, Bingo and Dad always take out the bins. Over a few weeks, Bingo tells Dad about a new kid at kindy who is mean to her and Mum offers some good advice.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Kelly Butler as Doreen

Muffin Cone

Episode 2.43 (95)
Tue, November 10, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

When Muffin can't stop sucking her thumb, she has to wear a cone of shame. But the cone gets in her way and she can no longer play 'sandwich shop' with Bluey and Bingo.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dan Brumm as Uncle Stripe, Myf Warhurst as Aunt Trixie

Duck Cake

Episode 2.44 (96)
Wed, November 11, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey wants to help Dad make Bingo's birthday cake, but first she must put away her toys. But nothing can tempt her to clean up, until Dad drops the cake.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Melanie Zanetti as Mum

Handstand

Episode 2.45 (97)
Thu, November 12, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

At her party, Bingo is desperate to show off her handstand skills, while Nana can't find a way to make herself useful. They're both feeling a bit lost, until they find each other.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad, Chris Brumm as Nana, Dan Brumm as Uncle Stripe, Myf Warhurst as Aunt Trixie

Road Trip

Episode 2.46 (98)
Fri, November 13, 2020
Writers: Joe Brumm & Francis Stanton

Mum helps Bluey and Bingo find ways to entertain themselves on a family road trip, while Dad tries to stay ahead of the grey nomad convoy or risk camping near the toilets.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad, Bob Brumm & Judy Newman as Grey Nomads

Ice Cream

Episode 2.47 (99)
Sat, November 14, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey and Bingo want a lick of each other's ice cream. But they are so focused on making sure each lick is fair, they don't notice their ice creams are melting.

Cast: Dave McCormack as Dad, Dan Brumm as Uncle Stripe, Leigh Sales as Ice Cream Lady

Dunny

Episode 2.48 (100)
Sun, November 15, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Mum bans the girls from saying the word 'dunny' because it's not a word The Queen would use, but the kids try and trick her into saying it anyway.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad

Typewriter

Episode 2.49 (101)
Mon, November 16, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Bluey, Snickers and Winton are on their way to ask Calypso for help with their problems, when they are ambushed by the Terriers and use their unique talents to get past.

Cast: Megan Washington as Calypso

Baby Race

Episode 2.50 (102)
Tue, November 17, 2020
Writer: Joe Brumm

Mum reminisces about Bluey and Judo as babies. Bluey learnt to roll over first, but Judo was the first to crawl, so then it became a race to see who was going to walk first!

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad, Chris Brumm as Nana, Leigh Sales as Coco's Mum, Beth Durack as Judo's Mum, Vikki Ong as Snicker's Mum, Grant Sundin as Doctor

Christmas Swim

Episode 2.51 (103)
Tue, December 01, 2020
am ratings: 414k viewers (10th)
pm ratings: 224k viewers
Writer: Joe Brumm

The Heelers gather for a classic Aussie Christmas, Bluey gets a new teddy and introduces him to the whole family. But the family play too rough with him and now he wants to go home. Until Frisky convinces him to stay.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad, Chris Brumm as Nana, Dan Brumm as Uncle Stripe, Myf Warhurst as Aunt Trixie, Patrick Brammall as Uncle Rad, Claudia O'Doherty as Frisky

Easter

Episode 2.52 (104)
Sun, April 04, 2021
am ratings: 607,000 viewers (3rd)
Writer: Joe Brumm

It’s the night before Easter in this special episode and Bluey and Bingo are worried the Easter bunny is going to forget about them like last year. Mum and Dad reassure the girls but when they wake up to no chocolate eggs, Bingo fears the worst. Luckily Bluey finds a series of clues and a treasure hunt throughout the house begins.

Cast: Melanie Zanetti as Mum, Dave McCormack as Dad