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Wow! This is a really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show. I said that because I watch this on Nickelodeon and Noggin with my 16-month-old nephew from time to time. It's hard to say which show on Nickelodeon and Noggin is the best. Still it's really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that the people at Nickelodeon and Noggin really know how to reach a toddler's developing mind. Now, in conclusion, if you have children, nieces, or nephews, I strongly recommend this really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show. I guarantee you that they will enjoy it.

I love this show so much!!! This show is a part of my childhood. there is such heart and purity on this show. This has to be one of the most sweetest shows ever! Blue is so cute and likable and the other characters in this show are so great as well. It has to be one of the cutest shows ever and it was so great for kids. I will always love this show forever.

Parents should be aware that Blue's Clues is a fun, interactive educational program with no objectionable material. Blue is a savvy, devoted companion, and the human host, Steve, and subsequently Joe, connect with their pals on the show and at home admirably.

I just saw the unaired pilot, and it's fascinating. But first, I can't rate the episodes "Unaired Pilot" or "Blue Prints" on here, so this is my official logging of when I watched the episode.

This is the unaired pilot of a now successful, iconic show. I can't say any con completely annihilates potential, had I been in a position of authority deciding the fate of the show. I also don't really plan to critique much about this "episode."

I don't think the songs are well-written. They're decently produced, and the composition is about the same, but I think some of the writing feels stilted.

I also just in general found nothing to coalesce, which is shocking to me. BUT there's one major pro, and that's Steve. He wasn't perfect, but you can see he's engaged and excited. Then, everything else about the episode, I'm mostly indifferent on. Adding on the fact that it's clearly rough and unfinished. Removing any nostalgia I may have, considering I grew up with the show.

I was bored fast, and struggled to even make it halfway through the episode. I watched 6/6/24. I wouldn't rate this episode 7/10, that is my overall show rating. Thanks for reading.

I saw an episode of this show nearly twenty years ago. After knowing a little about it, I had no idea it would have a long run. If there's anything that made the show such a hit, perhaps its the cute characters and the themes that are totally original. Also, the idea of picking up clues, and putting them together to get the answer could inspire youngsters to have strategic thinking like detectives.

Again, the show was such a hit that it ran for over a decade. And because of how long it ran, Blue's Clues is definitely one of the series that defined Nickelodeon, along with Dora the Explorer, and Spongebob.

If girls would wear shirts depicting Blue, boys would probably wear shirts portraying Periwinkle.

it is a sweet and super TV show i think you will enjoy this one of a kind show there is nothing like this it is a hot this is one of the best kid shows ever created i hope you enjoy it i think it is one of the coolest TV shows it is a classic there is nothing on earth like this you want believe your eyes it is a big hit well i think so and i hope you think the same way it is just a sweet TV show it is one of a kind it is a super TV show you will laugh hard after you watch this great TV show i like it a lot and i hope you think the same way but it is not the best but it is still a great show i really hope you enjoy it is out of this world well i think so i think it is a OK show but it is kind of boring but it is still good

OK, I'm not trying to sound like a guy who plays Xbox, and I understand that it's a kids show, but this show was very disturbing. First of all, both Steve and Joe (Steve was in the older seasons, while Joe was in the newer seasons) act like idiots for their age; they always require help from the kids watching to find blue paw prints that should be easy to find. Also, a lot of the voice acting sounds really bland, and could probably make your children drool in bore. Also, I understand this is pretty common in most kids shows, and it's not too huge of a problem, but this show was REALLY random. One minute, they're talking to salt and pepper shakers, the next they're talking to a bug-eyed bear, the next, they're talking to a pail and a shovel; now THAT's random! Finally, Steve or Joe always like to point out the obvious; for example, in the episode about Blue's birthday, Blue gives Steve a thank-you gift, and he points out that the tag says "Steve"; as if we didn't know that already! Yeah, it's a kid's show, but I don't think the show was meant to teach kids how to spell.

But now that I got the bad stuff out of the way, let's talk about the good stuff. First of all, this show could make your children very observant, as it always has to do with them finding paw prints made by the blue dog named Blue; if not for this show, I wouldn't be the observant man that I am today. Also, despite being more random than Ren and Stimpy, or at least Rocko's Modern Life, the characters are kind and likable.... for kids, of course.

So, as you can tell, this show gave me mixed feelings. I say just flip over to Sesame Street or something.

Blues Clues was one of my favorite shows growing up. It still is. Well, the episodes with Steve anyway. It is a very good show for preschoolers beginning to learn. Steve plays games to find 3 paw prints that Blue has hidden in various places (on a cloud, on a jar, etc). Preschoolers will have a great time helping Steve find the clues, and Steve really has to return to the show because Joe took over. I think parents will like this show too, because I'm not a little kid but I still love it. I recommend this show to anyone, because it rocks and is fun to interact with.

10/10

This show is bad. 'Cause it's my opinion. The reason i don't like it is because it gets me cringed out SO much. Another bad thing about the show is that the puppies were only represented in Blue and Magenta, which means they need more colors. Till Blue's Clues got good reviews, it bugs me a lot of times. The spin-offs suck too. If it's not bad enough, the episodes could be worse. All, not one. Bad Nickelodeon shows in my opinion: 1. SpongeBob (1/10) 2. Dora (1.15/10) 3. Loud House (1.3/10) 4. Paw Patrol (1.45/10) 5. Blue's Clues (1.6/10) 6. Bubble Guppies (1.75/10) 7. Backyardigans (1.9/10) !!

Take an adorable twenty-something guy, a computer animated blue puppy, add a dash of spices (Mr. Salt, Mrs. Pepper and Paprika to be specific), throw in your favorite preschooler and you have the perfect recipe for a delightful Nick Jr show. "Blue's Clues," and the format in which it is shown, are simply ingenious. In the show, Steve (the adorable twenty-something guy I mentioned earlier) is the only live action character in an animated world. Every episode, his dog, Blue, has something that she wants to tell Steve, and in order to do this, she goes around the house leaving blue paw prints on clues. While trying to find the clues, Steve often stops to help his friends (Slippery Soap, Mr. Salt, Mrs. Pepper, Paprika, Shovel and Pail, the Felt Friends and various others) with some dilemma they may be having (shapes, colors, what doesn't belong, etc). At the end of the show, Steve asks the children's help to figure out what Blue is trying to tell him. There are various songs that remain the same from episode to episode. The songs are simple enough for the child that I babysit to sing and dance along with. Each week, the same episode of `Blue's Clues' is shown for five days. The thought process behind this is that the more times a child sees something, the more they pick up from it and the better that they feel about themselves for having learned something. I have seen this plan succeed. On Monday, the four-year-old that I baby-sit asks me what the answers are. I dumb myself down as Steve does on the show in order for the little boy to learn the answers. On Tuesday, he's a little more vocal because he learned some things the day before. On Wednesday, he's interacting with Steve and Blue for a good portion of show. By Thursday, he has everything figured out and answers them easily. On Friday, he's a pro at it and answers the questions before Steve can even get them out of his mouth. `Blue's Clues' is a pleasant and welcome change from other television shows. It is totally interactive and because Steve relies on the kids help to figure things out, it makes them feel like good. Not to mention, it's 25 straight minutes where I don't have to worry about what the child is watching because I feel safe letting him watch "Blue's Clues".

This show was my favorite as a kid! How could it only have a 6.8?

This Blues Clues was iconic.

It was a sweet, happy wholesome show about finding clues and figuring out what blue wanted. Steve and Joe find clues all over the house, in pictures or sometimes on Steve or Joe themselves.

Blue is one mutt that I can respect. Despite his annoying barking.

The reoccurring characters are likeable and have charisma. Steve and Joe were great hosts. The songs such as the opening, mail song and closing song are iconic.

The clues were very easy for me as a kid. I got it often right by first clue.

Then there is the reboot Blues Clues. You can see my review on that one 27 thumbs down by people who don't have respect for quality.

1996 Blues Clues is legendary and should have remained retired. Even a Steve reboot would not be good. Let alone of what we got in the 2019 version (YUCK!!)

Verdict: Legendary Blues Clues.

I saw this when the original actor was up there. Steve I think. So, they changed actors and the show went to put. I lov mail time song. The clues are cool as well. I also love the Blu puppy made and animated. Mr salt and pepper. My friends love Blues Clues as well. Please keep watching.

Blues Clues is a fun little educational show which covers many areas of interest. In some shows mathematical concepts, such as shapes and relative weights are covered. Others introduce concepts in art and music, or general skills, like determining the proper order in which to do things in a step by step process. Still others emphasize behavioral issues: responsibly caring for pets, dealing with fears, frustration, and frustrating individuals, to name a few.

Steve, the sole live action individual in the show, is a warm, non-threatening individual who manages to project a gentle enthusiasm without sounding sappy and saccharine. I was sorry to read that Steve Burns intends to leave the show, but can understand it for myself. There must be some point where one would want to throttle someone if forced to sing "We just got a letter!" one more time.

You read it right. This is absolutely the best show I have ever watched on Nick Jr. It is fun for all ages.

What a very great show ever defined, I literally miss this show so much now. Since I was born on 2006, and live outside America, my mom bought me a video home system when I was little. I say thank you to my mom, and now I can watch it. So, before when I was in preschool my mom let me watch "Blue's Clues" because the show is part of an education and it's because this makes a good learner to children. Since I don't see this on TV, I go watch it from a video home system. This is a very good show, I really like it because of how it defines this show. I grow older now, and I miss all of my childhood memories. I really wanna watch it like a hundred times.

Blues Clues is the most inviting, creative show on television. It stars a guy named Steve and he and his puppy, Blue, have fun playing the Blues Clues game. Blue, a computer generated dog, is ADORABLE and her voice is fun to listen to! Parents have just as much fun watching it as their children, and I should know! (Blue is a she by the way.) Move over, Telletubbies. Goodbye, Barney. Blue is here to stay!

Blue's Clues seems to be one of the most popular Nick Jr shows with older audiences and a favorite of many. I agree that it's one of the best shows in the entirety of Nick Jr's history! It's also one of the least babyish preschool shows I've seen (more about that later). Surprisingly, I've come across little to no anti-Blue's Clues humor, much to my amazement and heart warmth! I have a small Blue's Clues collection, which consists of Blue, Magenta, and Periwinkle plush toys, a talking toy refrigerator with Blue, Mr. Salt, and Mrs. Pepper sitting on top, a couple of VHS tapes, a coloring book, and a Blue puzzle. I still watch this and have a very special place for it in my heart, even though I'm no longer the target audience.

The concept of a cartoon with mostly animated characters and a couple of live-action characters is original. There are numerous live-action shows and movies with animated characters and a few other animated elements, but this is one of the only cartoons with any live-action characters I've ever seen. The animation and art style look like no other cartoon I've seen before. The characters have cute and somewhat childlike designs, especially Blue, Magenta, and Green Puppy. After all, most of them are kids and puppies, so it makes sense. I don't know what else to say about this concept.

The 3 dogs' barks are cute and original. I used to imitate Blue all the time when I was little, and I still do once in a while.

I have always found the "3 clues" formula interesting and original. It allows Steve and Joe to use their "detective" skills to understand Blue. This demonstrates that dogs don't need to talk for humans to understand them; they can use their paw prints to give clues, even in real life. Having a dog like Blue around my house would be useful because my dog could help me figure out what kind of trouble they caused while I was away, what treats they want, where something I misplaced-like my socks-might be if they know where it is, and much more. Blue's Clues not only teaches how to find clues, solve puzzles, draw, and think critically, but it also covers many other topics, such as math, shapes, colors, pattern recognition, recycling, and best of all, the power of imagination!

Drawing the clues is not only more enjoyable than writing them down, but Steve and Joe always demonstrate how to draw, providing short and simple explanations. I must admit that Steve and Joe are fantastic artists! It seems they can draw almost anything, just like me! However, in the sixth and final season, the clues began to draw themselves into the Handy Dandy Notebook magically, and the drawings could talk, which contradicts the idea of drawing tutorials. Coincidentally, I used to have a Handy Dandy Notebook like the one Joe has, but I'm not sure what happened to it.

Steve has a natural charisma and warmth, making him feel like a best friend to his viewers. He is engaging, lively, outgoing, and funny-what more could you ask for? At the beginning of every episode, he greets the audience as if they are old friends visiting for the day, creating an atmosphere that makes them feel like they are actually at his house helping him play Blue's Clues. This approach allows for a unique bond between him and the viewers. He and the other characters rely on each other like a family, which is something everyone can relate to or wish they could. Some people, including myself, consider their favorite fictional characters their friends, but Steve technically makes those friendships with his viewers literal. He consistently encourages them by saying they can be anything and do anything they set their minds to. One of his funniest moments occurs in an episode where a cloud is one of the clues. He stares at the camera, raises one eyebrow, and with his mouth turned upside down, asks, "How did Blue get a paw print on..." before randomly stopping. I wonder the same thing.

The concept of "fake" interactivity is handled better here than in some other interactive shows, especially during the Steve era. Steve interacts with the audience as if they are actually present. Unlike other fourth-wall-breaking preschool characters like Dora and Diego, he's not as oblivious as he may seem at first glance. He doesn't scream constantly, state the obvious, ask dumb questions like "Can you see the castle?", or underestimate children's intelligence. Instead, he consistently praises his audience, acknowledging that they are smart. Whenever children succeed in learning from him or his friends, he rewards them with validation and sometimes a song, which could help boost their self-esteem. In one episode, Steve humorously puts his shoe on his head and ear and pretends to think that shoes actually belong there. He clarifies that he did this to make the kids laugh, demonstrating that he understands shoes belong on feet. I find that scene funny, and I'm glad he explained it was all in good fun; otherwise, it could have seemed silly since he always wears shoes on his feet. He and Joe are "oblivious" hosts done right!

Off-screen children responding to them are heard in every episode, eliminating moments of silence. This makes the interaction feel genuinely engaging.

Blue's Clues has some of the most memorable and catchy songs I've ever encountered. "The Mail Song" has always been my favorite because it explains the simple joy of receiving mail and is the most easily remembered one of all. What better than that? I sang it a few of the times I received mail and like to think of it as mail time's national anthem.

"Play Blue's Clues" and "So Long" are a couple more of the best and most memorable songs. There is a line in "Play Blue's Clues" that I find relatable: "Sit down in our thinking chair and think, think, think. When we use our minds, take a step at a time, you can do anything, that you wanna do." I stop and think whenever I can't immediately think of an answer to a question I'm asked or I have trouble remembering it. I try to make a guess or find the answer, take my time, limit my thoughts, focus on one thing at a time, and not rush. This has benefited me for many years, mostly because I hate being rushed and struggle with it.

"So Long" has catchy rhymes about sendoffs/closings, such as "Thanks for doing your part, you sure are smart!". It says, "so long" instead of "goodbye" (hence the title), which eases the pain of goodbyes. There are fast and catchy songs about planets, colors, the alphabet, and more, along with some slower ones. I like the song about the alphabet better than the regular Alphabet Song (don't get me wrong, I like that one too)!

The song about colors, "Colors, Colors Everywhere," not only mentions the names of the colors but also mentions all the things one can do while mixing them. "We are Looking for Blue's Clues," "We Just Got a Letter," and "We Just Figured Out Blue's Clues" do repeat their lyrics and don't have a lot of different lyrics, but they're short, which means I don't have to hear song lyrics being repeated 500 times per episode. They're "repetitive" songs done right, but I, unfortunately, can't say the same about the Dora songs.

Steve and Joe's vocals are smooth, calming, and soothing, boosting the songs' enjoyability.

Many fans thought the show went downhill or stopped watching it when Steve left and was replaced by his brother, Joe. For the longest time, I believed Steve was the regular host and that Joe filled in when he was unavailable. I knew all along that they were brothers and had seen some episodes where they appeared together when I was little. I was born not long after Joe joined the show, so it's no surprise that I grew up with both of them. I've never been great at handling big changes either for the most part, but I like both hosts. I've always been mostly into Steve, but I think Joe is cool too.

The transition from Steve to Joe was handled much better than the transition from Greg to Sam in The Wiggles. Steve had a proper send-off; he warned his audience about his departure ahead of time, explained why he was leaving, introduced Joe shortly before he left, and even made a few guest appearances afterward. In contrast, the transition from Greg to Sam happened out of the blue, which was disappointing, but it could've been handled similarly (in case it isn't obvious, I like The Wiggles, but only the original era). The season 4 finale, "Steve Goes to College," is very emotional and would have been a perfect series finale!

Overall, Blue's Clues not only entertains me but also teaches valuable lessons about teamwork, critical thinking, and the joy of discovery. The lasting impact it had on my childhood continues to shape how I approach challenges today. It's more than just a show; it's a cherished part of my early years that I will always hold close to my heart!

Seasons 1-4: 10/10

Season 5: 9/10

Season 6: 7/10

Update for November 9, 2024: I got a new Handy Dandy Notebook at the mall today, and it looks exactly like the one Steve has.

Words cannot describe this amazing show. It's fun, it's heartwarming, and it's educational.

Even as a teenager, I enjoy this show. My little sister adores it, and the educational value is high. It gives children a chance to feel good about themselves while learning something, and as the same show is replayed for a week, children get maximum benefits. The characters are good and cute, along with Steve. He is a cute little guy, and a positive influence for children. Kids feel like they can identify with him. Unlike many other children's shows, this possesses some actual value, and kids adore it. It is good enough for even me to watch with my little sister on weekdays when I do not have school.