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Season 2 - Episode 39

Bluey - Double Babysitter

When Uncle Rad and Frisky unexpectedly both arrive to watch Bluey and Bingo on the same evening, they must collaborate to help Bluey cope with feeling down about remarks made by the babysitter.

The episode starts with the sound of the doorbell at the Heelers’ house. Uncle Rad is at the door, and he plays a trick on Bingo by hiding behind an armchair and surprising her when she answers. After some playful time with the kids, during which he mistakes Bingo for Bluey, he tells them he’ll be putting them to bed tonight. Bluey isn’t thrilled about this, but before she can react, Frisky, her godmother, arrives at the door.

Uncle Rad and Frisky lock eyes, and it’s clear Rad is surprised while Frisky seems amused. It turns out Frisky didn’t get the message that Uncle Rad would be babysitting, but the kids persuade her to stay, and they all agree that both Rad and Frisky will babysit together. As the parents leave, Bluey says a sad goodbye, and when asked why she’s not keen on babysitter putdowns, she explains she had a bad experience before and finds it too different. Uncle Rad reassures her that he and Frisky will make it just like her parents do, but Bluey is still unsure. They decide to play a game of 20 questions to get to know each other better.

The game reveals some common interests between Rad and Frisky, like using almond milk shampoo, but also leads to some awkward moments. Afterward, they play a backyard game, with Frisky saving the day by suggesting a game of “torch mouse” using Rad’s keys. Later, during teeth-cleaning time, Rad tries to help Bluey feel more comfortable with the babysitter putdown by showing her that new experiences can be fun. Story time follows, with Rad as a dragon-punching prince and Frisky as a princess who isn’t interested in being rescued. The girls insist on a happy ending, with the prince and princess getting married, which delights Uncle Rad. As the night goes on, Bluey opens up to Frisky, and they have a heart-to-heart about giving things another try. Bluey eventually falls asleep, holding Frisky’s hand, and later wakes up to find Rad and Frisky outside, talking and laughing together, which makes her feel happy and secure enough to go back to bed.

Release date November 6, 2020

Runtime 7 min

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Double Babysitter — Trivia

Bandit has a second brother named Radley, alongside Stripe. The birth order of the brothers is revealed in the episode 'Fairytale'.
Character
The illuminated TV towers on Mount Coot-tha, an iconic symbol of Brisbane's skyline, appear in the twilight shot of the horizon. Mount Coot-tha also features prominently in the episode 'The Sign'.
Location
Four bright stars in the background during Frisky and Rad's balcony scene likely represent the Southern Cross constellation, and a shooting star is visible when Bluey returns to bed.
Location
Uncle Rad mistakes the girls for each other, leading to a joke about Bluey being blue and a girl. Chilli laughs silently, suggesting this is a common occurrence.
Continuity
When Bluey says 'Not hooray' to Rad babysitting, the background music stops. The music resumes with a different instrument when Frisky arrives, and the melodies merge when Bluey and Frisky meet.
Production
Rad's car is parked illegally on the pavement and grass verge, and has a bumper sticker that could reference Fox Racing, Sly Cooper video games, or a dog version of the classic grey alien. An Aussie Football with a muddy footprint is stuck on the roof of Rad's car.
Reference
Rad is not seen in 'Verandah Santa' and was on vacation with Frisky in 'Christmas Swim'.
Continuity
The dragon plush in the episode has colors similar to the prototype colors of Spyro from the PS1 video game.
Reference
Frisky is credited as 'Aunt Frisky' but is only called 'Frisky' or 'Fairy Godmother' in the episode. Chilli first calls her 'Aunt Frisky' in Christmas Swim.
Character
When 'Double Babysitter' aired on Disney Channel in the US, it was paired with 'Ice Cream and Bad Mood'.
Production
Double Babysitter first premiered on ABC Kids in October 2020, alongside 'Bin Night', 'Burger Shop', and 'Mr Monkeyjocks'.
Production
This episode marks the 100th completed in the show's production order and the 48th in the second season.
Production
The episode spans one evening, from just after sunset until nighttime.
Continuity
Uncle Rad says the episode title on the title card, making it the second episode after 'Barky Boats' where an adult character announces the title.
Continuity
Bingo maintains her pose of support for Twenty Questions even after sitting down in the playroom.
Continuity
Frisky retrieves Rad's keys to play 'Torch-Mouse,' causing Rad to jump. The characters, who are dogs without clothes and visible pockets, are a frequent feature in the show.
Continuity
Stone prints appear in the hallway next to the bathroom, suggesting Bandit's interest in archaeology.
Continuity
Bluey says 'yes' three times when explaining her uncertainty about babysitter putdowns, but the same audio clip is used for the second and third 'yes.'
Production
Two long dogs, one with Frisky's hairstyle and the other with Rad's, appear together on the balcony at the end of the episode. They blend in with the floorboards and are hard to see in the dark.
Continuity
A smoke alarm is visible on the ceiling near Bluey when she is sitting upside down.
Location
On the official website, Chilli holds a hockey stick in the character section for this episode.
Production

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