This episode is the second installment of Season One and features a relatable premise for any tired parent: turning a rest into a game.

​Episode Overview

​Title: Hospital (Originally misspelled as "Hospitals" on the title card).

​Airdate: First aired October 2, 2018, on ABC.

​Key Characters: Bandit (Dad), Bluey, and Bingo. Chilli is notably absent from this episode.

​The Setup: Exhausted from playing, Bandit asks for a game where he can just "lie really still," leading to a game of "Hospital".

​The "Medical" Plot

​The Patient: Bandit plays a character named Telemachus. This is a nod to the son of Odysseus in Homer’s Odyssey.

​The Diagnosis: After several "needles" from Dr. Bluey, an X-ray reveals a possum-shaped cat inside Bandit's tummy.

​The Surgery: Dr. Bluey attempts to operate but accidentally removes an octopus instead. She eventually gives up when the "cat" bites her.

​The Cure: Nurse Bingo saves the day by realizing there is also a mouse in his tummy. They lure the mouse out with cheese, and the cat follows. Bandit is declared cured, though he receives one final needle for the road.

​Production & Trivia

​Firsts for the Series:

​First use of the catchphrase "Hooray!".

​First time Bingo reads the title card.

​First and only episode to feature a cappella music.

​Creative Team: Written and created by Joe Brumm with music by Joff Bush.

​Cultural References: Beyond the Odyssey reference, the music is reportedly inspired by the 1989 Pixar short Knick Knack.