The Wayne Manifesto
TV ShowEnded

The Wayne Manifesto

6.5 / 10
1997
1 season
26 episodes
ComedyKids

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.

Sign in to add to your list

What critics are saying

Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.

Highly recommended Recommend Give it a go Neutral Avoid

Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.

Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.

Cast

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.A Wayne in a Manger

    02-06-199723m

    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...

  • Ep 2

    2.The Alien

    03-06-199723m

    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...

  • Ep 3

    3.This Guy Dellafield

    04-06-199723m

    School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

  • Ep 4

    4.A Slave to Fashion

    05-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 5

    5.Pizza

    06-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 6

    6.Rites and Wrongs

    09-06-199723m

    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...

  • Ep 7

    7.The Wayne Manifesto

    10-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 8

    8.There's Good in Everybody

    11-06-199723m

    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.

  • Ep 9

    9.Harris Weed

    12-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 10

    10.You Can't Take Him Anywhere

    13-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 11

    11.Junk

    16-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 12

    12.Work Experience

    17-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 13

    13.Wise Words

    18-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 14

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

    19-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 15

    15.Fancy Dress

    20-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 16

    16.Wheels Within Wheels

    23-06-199723m

    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.

  • Ep 17

    17.Special Operations

    24-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 18

    18.Elementary, My Dear Squocka

    25-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 19

    19.Soap

    26-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 20

    20.Amy Pastrami Day

    27-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 21

    21.Witch Wayne

    30-06-199723m

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

  • Ep 22

    22.A Wayne's Gotta Do ...

    01-07-199723m

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

  • Ep 23

    23.The Harder They Fall

    02-07-199723m

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

  • Ep 24

    24.Where's Wilson

    03-07-199723m

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

  • Ep 25

    25.Dad's Ad

    04-07-199723m

    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.

  • Ep 26

    26.Wayne in the Wings

    07-07-199723m

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

Watching Lists

Sign in to create and edit public lists.

Loading lists…

Purchase & Discovery

Find this title on Amazon

Digital

Prime Video & digital

Amazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.

As an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure