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The Wayne Manifesto

Season 1

1997 · 26 episodes

  1. 1. A Wayne in a Manger

    1997-06-02 · 23m

    Wayne Wilson and his family move into their new home in suburban Melbourne. On arrival they discover that the previous owner has emptied almost the whole house, and the the moving truck carrying their possessions has gotten lost. They must start their new life in a practically bare house, compensating in ways such as using Mr. Wilson's (a plumber) toilet collection for chairs, while waiting for the truck to find its way. On top of this, Wayne must adjust to a new school, make friends such Squocka, Violet (the girl next door) and Rosie (her sister), and put up with the school bully, Kevin, and his accomplice, Patrick, as well as his nagging parents and sister.

  2. 2. The Alien

    1997-06-03 · 23m

    Wayne leaves home and continues his pursuit of the alien. Charlene tries to unearth information about the cute boy in the car. Wayne feels guilty after he turns the alien in to the police.

  3. 3. This Guy Dellafield

    1997-06-04 · 23m

    School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

  4. 4. A Slave to Fashion

    1997-06-05 · 23m

    Wayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.

  5. 5. Pizza

    1997-06-06 · 23m

    Wayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.

  6. 6. Rites and Wrongs

    1997-06-09 · 23m

    Wayne's surprise birthday present is a family camping trip. The trip is a washout but Wayne encounters Violet and Rosie, who are on a camping trip of their own, and makes a daring rescue.

  7. 7. The Wayne Manifesto

    1997-06-10 · 23m

    Wayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.

  8. 8. There's Good in Everybody

    1997-06-11 · 23m

    Taking his parents' advice, Wayne tries to see the good side of the bully Kevin Merry and invites him over for a cookout. Rosie forms a gang but is too bossy to keep it together.

  9. 9. Harris Weed

    1997-06-12 · 23m

    Visiting relatives cause problems for Wayne. The Wilson's furniture finally arrives.

  10. 10. You Can't Take Him Anywhere

    1997-06-13 · 23m

    Grandpa comes to stay, taking over Wayne's room and causing endless embarrassment for Wayne and Charlene.

  11. 11. Junk

    1997-06-16 · 23m

    Wayne's mum decides that his father's ever-expanding toilet collection has got to go.

  12. 12. Work Experience

    1997-06-17 · 23m

    Wayne tries his hand at baby-sitting while Squocka and Violet do their work experience on a building site.

  13. 13. Wise Words

    1997-06-18 · 23m

    Wayne wants to go to the fete but first he needs to earn some money—he decides to raise money by salvaging golf balls.

  14. 14. Now You See It, Now You Still See It

    1997-06-19 · 23m

    Squoka needs an assistant for his magic act and Grandpa moves into a home.

  15. 15. Fancy Dress

    1997-06-20 · 23m

    Wayne tries to impress Violet by being more sensitive and tolerant. Wayne and Charlene teach Harris Weed a lesson at a birthday party.

  16. 16. Wheels Within Wheels

    1997-06-23 · 23m

    Wayne finds a way to reconcile Rupert and Charlene, but the Merry brothers are up to no good when they steal the wheels to Rupert's Volvo.

  17. 17. Special Operations

    1997-06-24 · 23m

    It is limited specials day at the local supermarket and Wayne's mum wants everyone to help.

  18. 18. Elementary, My Dear Squocka

    1997-06-25 · 23m

    Violet and Squocka turn detective when Wayne is accused of cheating on an exam. Violet leaves for the States.

  19. 19. Soap

    1997-06-26 · 23m

    It is Father's Day, but Wayne and Charlene are too preoccupied with their own troubles to find a real present.

  20. 20. Amy Pastrami Day

    1997-06-27 · 23m

    Violet is back from America and her stories of 'Amy Pastrami Day' ignite the imagination of the drama teacher.

  21. 21. Witch Wayne

    1997-06-30 · 23m

    It is Halloween and Violet decides to find out the truth about the neighbourhood 'witch'

  22. 22. A Wayne's Gotta Do ...

    1997-07-01 · 23m

    Wayne would prefer to go to the cinema with Violet but is forced to face the school bully instead.

  23. 23. The Harder They Fall

    1997-07-02 · 23m

    Wayne reluctantly drags himself away from Violet to help his mother with the shopping.

  24. 24. Where's Wilson

    1997-07-03 · 23m

    Wayne receives an after-school detention which upsets his plans to judge a bake-off.

  25. 25. Dad's Ad

    1997-07-04 · 23m

    Dad brings home a video camera to make a commercial for the local television station. Wayne spots the camera and thinks up a different project.

  26. 26. Wayne in the Wings

    1997-07-07 · 23m

    It is Christmas again, but Wayne is not happy because it looks like Violet might be going to a different high school next year.

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