5 Best ‘Bluey’ Episodes Every Adult Should Actually Watch

You might dismiss Bluey as just another children's cartoon, but this Australian gem is so much more. For example, did you know that Bluey was once supposed to become an adult version of Peppa Pig?

Thankfully they went with the wholesome family-friendly route. But if you're an adult trying to figure out life, these 5 Bluey episodes will be right up your alley.

1. “Duck Cake” (Season 2, Episode 44)

• IMDb score: 8.7/10.

The episode deals with the struggle of maintaining patience when everything goes wrong.

We've all been there trying to create something Pinterest-worthy while life gets chaotic. When Bandit attempts to bake a duck-shaped birthday cake for Bingo and deals with Bluey's reluctance to clean up her toys, things get hectic. Seeing Bandit ready to give up is hilariously and heartbreakingly relatable.

2. “Space” (Season 3, Episode 34)

• IMDb score: 8.7/10.

The episode deals with trauma and healing through play.

In this episode, three friends play astronauts who are heading to Mars. However, there's one sad detail: Mackenzie seems very sad during the play. There's definitely more going on beneath the surface and abandonment trauma may be involved.

“Space” is an example of how children process difficult emotions through play. But the episode is relatable even for adults who are working through their own childhood issues.

3. “Army” (Season 2, Episode 16)

• IMDb score: 8.6/10.

The episode deals with friendship and being open to new things.

New kid Jack joins Rusty's pretend army game, but he's not exactly soldier material. He can't follow instructions! Thanks to Rusty, we witness a touching friendship story and learn how to overcome life's obstacles.

4. “Perfect” (Season 3, Episode 1)

• IMDb score: 8.7/10.

The episode deals with overcoming perfectionism and learning to accept imperfections.

For those who've ever stressed about making things “just right,” this one's for you. Bluey tries to create the perfect Father's Day card by drawing all the fun times with her dad. However, she keeps finding tiny flaws in each drawing.

5. Rain (Season 3, Episode 18)

• IMDb score: 9.5/10.

The episode deals with living in the moment and problem-solving.

“Rain” will bring back your carefree childhood memories. The scene of Bluey having fun in the rain is precious. While Bluey gets creative with backyard water engineering (and bringing mud everywhere), we can't help but feel nostalgic for our own childhood days.