Bluey episode, The Sign leaves parents in tears: “The end had me sobbing”

The 28-minute season finale was an absolute tear-jerker!

After much anticipation, the extra-long Bluey episode, The Sign, aired on April 14, 2024. Fans across the world tuned into the first-ever 28 minute episode which marked the finale of season four with the majority of fans calling it a tear-inducing masterpiece.

Following the events of the Ghostbasket episode, where the Heeler family put their home up for sale and The Sign continues this storyline – with the epsiode title referring to the ‘For Sale’ sign in front of the home.

In the episode we learn that Bandit’s new, better paying job in another city is prompting the move. Though Chilli tries to reassure Bluey and Bingo that the move will be an adventure, she is unconvinced.

The episode also focuses on a wedding in the Heeler backyard, where the extended family have all gathered to celebrate the nuptials of Bandit’s brother Radley to Frisky.

The whole episode explores life’s uncertainties, as explained by Dave McCormack, the voice of Bandit, in an interview with the L.A. Times.

“Everyone is trying to make the best decision at that time and you’re going to make mistakes,” he says.

“I think that’s for me the underlying feeling of this episode is you’ve just got to try and do your best. You’re going to get it wrong sometimes. But you’ve just got to do what you think is right at the time with the info you’ve got, which is a pretty big concept for a kid’s show.”

Bluey fans from all over the world have responded emotionally to the episode, with parents saying they were moved to tears by its relatable message about trying to make the best decisions for your family.

“This was such a beautiful episode. The end had me sobbing. Absolutely brilliant. The message and the way it all played out….just perfect,” commennted one fan.

“You made us all cry! We loved it,” added another. 

“Just finished it and holy moly, best Bluey episode ever. I’m in tears right now. This episode was honestly TOO relatable,” wrote one parent.

“My therapist isn’t gonna know what hit her,” shared another Bluey fan. “Sensational television. No I’m not joking. Bandit & Chilli are parenting goals. I love these characters so much.”