Dirt is the thirty-sixth episode of Season Three of Bluey.
Synopsis[]
Judo wants to play in the dirt with Bluey and Bingo, but she’s not supposed to get dirty.
When Bandit takes delivery of a pile of topsoil, Judo wants to play in the dirt with Bluey and Bingo. But Judo is a Chow Chow like her mum Wendy and her coat is hard to keep clean, so she mustn’t get dirty.[2]
Trying to help, Bluey and Bingo sit her in a foil tray to slide her down the dirt pile, but she is too heavy to pull up. They dress her up in protective clothing, but it is too restrictive.
Disheartened, Judo heads home, but wanting to encourage her daughter, Wendy gives herself a haircut. It feels great, and Judo begs her mum to let her have a haircut too. Now she can play with her friends!
Episode Recap[]
Judo is being bathed and Wendy takes a long time to bathe her, since Chow Chows (their species) are known for their long, lovely fur, which takes a lot of time to care for. When they finish, Wendy tells Judo that she can go play and Judo leaves. Passing by the window, Judo sees a truck driver being directed by Bandit, the driver unloads a mound of dirt in front of the Heeler's house and Bluey and Bingo start playing with the dirt. Judo asks her mom if she can go play with Bluey, to which Wendy says yes, but not to get dirty, which will be a problem.
The Heeler sisters play in the dirt and get very dirty, then Judo arrives and asks if she can play, to which the sisters say yes, but Judo stays away from the dirt. The Heeler sisters get confused by that and Judo explains that she can't get dirty, which will make it difficult for her to play with the sisters. Bluey and Bingo ask Judo why she can't get dirty and Judo explains that it's because she's a Chow Chow, a breed of dog known for its long, lovely fur. Judo asks the Heeler sisters if there is a way she can play with them without getting dirty, the Heeler sisters try to think of something and Bluey comes up with an idea. Bluey and Bingo carry Judo to the top of the dirt mound using a disposable roasting pan as a sled, the Heeler sisters push Judo and she slides down the mound. Judo asks if she got dirty, to which the Heeler sisters tell him no and Judo wants to do it again, but the Heeler sisters tell him that it's difficult to carry her. So Bluey and Bingo decide to change games.
The Heeler sisters decide to play play "Di-di di-dirt": A game in which they must run towards the pile of dirt and embed themselves in it, leaving an impression in the shape of their bodies. Judo thinks that she won't be able to play that game without getting dirty and goes to ask her mom why she shouldn't get dirty. In the kitchen, Wendy is working on the stove hood with a spoon while trying to remove a strand of hair from her eyes. Judo arrives and asks his mother why she shouldn't get dirty, to which Wendy tells him that since Chow Chows have such long hair, it takes a long time to clean it, so the easiest thing to do is not to get dirty, Judo understands and leaves. When Judo returns to the Heeler's house, Bluey and Bingo tell her they found a way for her to play.
The Heeler sisters give Judo a face shield, apron, gloves and rain boots so she can make an imprint in the dirt without getting dirty, Judo limps toward the pile of dirt and makes an impression. Bluey tells her that she's supposed to move faster and Judo explains that it's hard to run with that on. Bingo tells Judo that at least she didn't get dirty, Judo agrees that's true and that the suit worked.
Then Bandit arrives with a water hose and wets the dirt, making mud. Bluey and Bingo jump into the mud to play and tell Judo to come too, but Judo thinks that those clothes won't prevent her from getting dirty and decides to go home. Then Wendy goes outside, the Heeler sisters beg her to let Judo play in the mud and Wendy eventually caves in to please her daughter, but Judo decides to leave and sits on the stairs. Wendy asks her what's wrong and Judo reveals that she's worried about getting her fur dirty, since it will take a long time to clean it.
Wendy turns to look at Bluey, Bingo and Bandit and then she realizes the solution. Wendy enters the house and comes out with scissors, a mirror and a towel, Wendy stands on the towel, looks at herself in the mirror and uses the scissors to cut the lock of hair on her forehead. Judo asks her mom what she's doing and she tells her that she's going to cut her fur, which the Heelers notice. Wendy cuts her fur, which Judo watches with excitement and a lot of fur falls to the ground. When she finishes, Wendy looks at her new style and enjoys having short fur, Judo likes it too and asks her mother to cut her fur too, which she does.
Bandit asks Bluey and Bingo to get out of the dirt and tells them that he has gotta top-dress the lawn, but then Judo arrives, with short fur and joins the game, the Heeler sisters got surprised to see Judo's new style and Judo makes an imprint in the dirt, so Bandit decides to do the work later. Bandit lets the girls play in the dirt and Judo can finally join in the fun, since having short fur makes it easier to clean. Wendy arrives and sits next to Bandit, Bandit praises Wendy's new style and they both watch the girls play, then Wendy tells Bandit that it was time for a change.
Appearances[]
Trivia[]
- This episode mainly focuses on the Chow Chows, Judo and Wendy.
- As such, this is Judo's second major role and Wendy's third major role; this since "Butterflies" and "Ragdoll" respectively.
- In Judo and Wendy's bathroom, there are only two toothbrushes. This may indicate that Wendy is a single mother, although it's not known what happened with Judo's dad.
- Both Judo and Wendy trim their hair short in this episode. They returned to having long hair in "The Sign".
- The way Judo and Wendy care for their hair references how long-haired Chow Chows (their breed) need frequent baths and brush outs to keep their coat at optimal condition.
- It is not recommended to shave and/or cut a Chow Chow's coat too short. They have a double-thick coat which if shorn will grow back patchy and uneven. This can mess up their ability to regulate their body temperature as under normal circumstances their coat keeps them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This may be why Wendy uses scissors rather than electric clippers as trimming the coat is fine.
- Wendy cutting her hair and Bandit commenting that she had "gone crazy" is a parallel to how during the course of the series she would be shown to be a little disturbed by Bandit's antics during his games with Bluey and Bingo and/or when trying to make them feel better, but now she's doing something crazy herself to make her daughter feel better.
- She even greets him with a "Morning again, Bandit," afterwards, much like how Bandit greets her with "Morning, Wendy!" whenever she encounters him doing something strange.
- Incidentally, by Sheepdog, Wendy and by extension Judo, are both shown to have mellowed down to the Heelers' games and act more friendly towards them.
- The actor who voiced the truck driver isn't credited.
- On this episode's page on the official website, the character section has the Heeler sisters covered in dirt and holding their arms up excitedly.
Errors[]
- The close caption misspells "Aah, Bald Judo!" as "Aah, bald Juno!"
- When Wendy walks to Judo, her tail glitch's in to the railing.