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The Wayne Manifesto

Episodes

Season 1
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1. A Wayne in a Manger

June 2, 1997 · 23 min

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.

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2. The Alien

June 3, 1997 · 23 min

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.

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3. This Guy Dellafield

June 4, 1997 · 23 min

School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

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4. A Slave to Fashion

June 5, 1997 · 23 min

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

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5. Pizza

June 6, 1997 · 23 min

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

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6. Rites and Wrongs

June 9, 1997 · 23 min

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.

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7. The Wayne Manifesto

June 10, 1997 · 23 min

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

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8. There's Good in Everybody

June 11, 1997 · 23 min

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.

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9. Harris Weed

June 12, 1997 · 23 min

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

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10. You Can't Take Him Anywhere

June 13, 1997 · 23 min

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

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11. Junk

June 16, 1997 · 23 min

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

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12. Work Experience

June 17, 1997 · 23 min

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

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13. Wise Words

June 18, 1997 · 23 min

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

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

June 19, 1997 · 23 min

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

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15. Fancy Dress

June 20, 1997 · 23 min

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

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16. Wheels Within Wheels

June 23, 1997 · 23 min

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.

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17. Special Operations

June 24, 1997 · 23 min

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

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18. Elementary, My Dear Squocka

June 25, 1997 · 23 min

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

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19. Soap

June 26, 1997 · 23 min

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

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20. Amy Pastrami Day

June 27, 1997 · 23 min

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

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21. Witch Wayne

June 30, 1997 · 23 min

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

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22. A Wayne's Gotta Do ...

July 1, 1997 · 23 min

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

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23. The Harder They Fall

July 2, 1997 · 23 min

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

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24. Where's Wilson

July 3, 1997 · 23 min

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

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25. Dad's Ad

July 4, 1997 · 23 min

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.

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26. Wayne in the Wings

July 7, 1997 · 23 min

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