The Wayne Manifesto

Season 11997

The Wayne Manifesto is an Australian children's television series that aired on the ABC in 1996. Based on the children's books by David McRobbie, it is centred around the life 12-year-old Wayne Wilson, showing the world both as the way he would like it and the way it really is. Filmed in Brisbane, Australia, it aired most weekdays in the afternoon at 4pm on the ABC.

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26 Episodes

E01 A Wayne in a Manger

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.

June 2, 1997

E02 The Alien

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.

June 3, 1997

E03 This Guy Dellafield

School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

June 4, 1997

E04 A Slave to Fashion

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

June 5, 1997

E05 Pizza

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

June 6, 1997

E06 Rites and Wrongs

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.

June 9, 1997

E07 The Wayne Manifesto

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

June 10, 1997

E08 There's Good in Everybody

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.

June 11, 1997

E09 Harris Weed

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

June 12, 1997

E10 You Can't Take Him Anywhere

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

June 13, 1997

E11 Junk

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

June 16, 1997

E12 Work Experience

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

June 17, 1997

E13 Wise Words

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

June 18, 1997

E14 Now You See It, Now You Still See It

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

June 19, 1997

E15 Fancy Dress

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

June 20, 1997

E16 Wheels Within Wheels

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.

June 23, 1997

E17 Special Operations

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

June 24, 1997

E18 Elementary, My Dear Squocka

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

June 25, 1997

E19 Soap

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

June 26, 1997

E20 Amy Pastrami Day

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

June 27, 1997

E21 Witch Wayne

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

June 30, 1997

E22 A Wayne's Gotta Do ...

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

July 1, 1997

E23 The Harder They Fall

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

July 2, 1997

E24 Where's Wilson

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

July 3, 1997

E25 Dad's Ad

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.

July 4, 1997

E26 Wayne in the Wings

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

July 7, 1997

The Wayne Manifesto

E01 A Wayne in a Manger

E02 The Alien

E03 This Guy Dellafield

E04 A Slave to Fashion

E05 Pizza

E06 Rites and Wrongs

E07 The Wayne Manifesto

E08 There's Good in Everybody

E09 Harris Weed

E10 You Can't Take Him Anywhere

E11 Junk

E12 Work Experience

E13 Wise Words

E14 Now You See It, Now You Still See It

E15 Fancy Dress

E16 Wheels Within Wheels

E17 Special Operations

E18 Elementary, My Dear Squocka

E19 Soap

E20 Amy Pastrami Day

E21 Witch Wayne

E22 A Wayne's Gotta Do ...

E23 The Harder They Fall

E24 Where's Wilson

E25 Dad's Ad

E26 Wayne in the Wings

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E01 A Wayne in a Manger

E02 The Alien

E03 This Guy Dellafield

E04 A Slave to Fashion

E05 Pizza

E06 Rites and Wrongs

E07 The Wayne Manifesto

E08 There's Good in Everybody

E09 Harris Weed

E10 You Can't Take Him Anywhere

E11 Junk

E12 Work Experience

E13 Wise Words

E14 Now You See It, Now You Still See It

E15 Fancy Dress

E16 Wheels Within Wheels

E17 Special Operations

E18 Elementary, My Dear Squocka

E19 Soap

E20 Amy Pastrami Day

E21 Witch Wayne

E22 A Wayne's Gotta Do ...

E23 The Harder They Fall

E24 Where's Wilson

E25 Dad's Ad

E26 Wayne in the Wings