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The Worst Episodes of The Wayne Manifesto

Every episode of The Wayne Manifesto ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Wayne Manifesto!

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...
Genres:ComedyKids
Network:ABC TV

Worst Episodes Summary

"A Wayne in a Manger" is the worst rated episode of "The Wayne Manifesto". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Paul Moloney and written by N/A, it aired on 6/2/1997. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Alien".

  • A Wayne in a Manger
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    #1 - A Wayne in a Manger

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 6/2/1997

    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.

    Director: Paul Moloney

    Writer: N/A

  • The Alien
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    #2 - The Alien

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 6/3/1997

    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.

    Director: Paul Moloney

    Writer: N/A

  • This Guy Dellafield
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    #3 - This Guy Dellafield

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 6/4/1997

    School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

    Director: Paul Moloney

    Writer: N/A

  • A Slave to Fashion
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    #4 - A Slave to Fashion

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 6/5/1997

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

    Director: Paul Moloney

    Writer: N/A

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    #5 - Pizza

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 6/6/1997

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

    Director: Sophie Turkiewicz

    Writer: N/A

  • Rites and Wrongs
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    #6 - Rites and Wrongs

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 6/9/1997

    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.

    Director: Sophie Turkiewicz

    Writer: N/A

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    #7 - The Wayne Manifesto

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 6/10/1997

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

    Director: Sophie Turkiewicz

    Writer: N/A

  • There's Good in Everybody
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    #8 - There's Good in Everybody

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 6/11/1997

    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.

    Director: Sophie Turkiewicz

    Writer: N/A

  • Harris Weed
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    #9 - Harris Weed

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 6/12/1997

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

    Director: Sophie Turkiewicz

    Writer: N/A

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    #10 - You Can't Take Him Anywhere

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 6/13/1997

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

    Director: Ian Watson

    Writer: N/A

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    #11 - Junk

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 6/16/1997

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

    Director: Ian Watson

    Writer: N/A

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    #12 - Work Experience

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 6/17/1997

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

    Director: Ian Watson

    Writer: N/A

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    #13 - Wise Words

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 6/18/1997

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

    Director: Ian Watson

    Writer: N/A

  • Now You See It, Now You Still See It
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    #14 - Now You See It, Now You Still See It

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 6/19/1997

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

    Director: Denny Lawrence

    Writer: N/A

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    #15 - Fancy Dress

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 6/20/1997

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

    Director: Denny Lawrence

    Writer: N/A

  • Wheels Within Wheels
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    #16 - Wheels Within Wheels

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 6/23/1997

    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.

    Director: Denny Lawrence

    Writer: N/A

  • Special Operations
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    #17 - Special Operations

    Season 1 Episode 17

    Aired 6/24/1997

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

    Director: Denny Lawrence

    Writer: N/A

  • Elementary, My Dear Squocka
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    #18 - Elementary, My Dear Squocka

    Season 1 Episode 18

    Aired 6/25/1997

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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    #19 - Soap

    Season 1 Episode 19

    Aired 6/26/1997

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amy Pastrami Day
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    #20 - Amy Pastrami Day

    Season 1 Episode 20

    Aired 6/27/1997

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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    #21 - Witch Wayne

    Season 1 Episode 21

    Aired 6/30/1997

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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

    Season 1 Episode 22

    Aired 7/1/1997

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

    Director: Steve Mann

    Writer: N/A

  • The Harder They Fall
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    #23 - The Harder They Fall

    Season 1 Episode 23

    Aired 7/2/1997

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

    Director: Steve Mann

    Writer: N/A

  • Where's Wilson
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    #24 - Where's Wilson

    Season 1 Episode 24

    Aired 7/3/1997

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

    Director: Steve Mann

    Writer: N/A

  • Dad's Ad
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    #25 - Dad's Ad

    Season 1 Episode 25

    Aired 7/4/1997

    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.

    Director: Steve Mann

    Writer: N/A