Raising Expectations

2016 - 2018

Wayne's White Lie

Episode 1

Questions arise regarding the validity of a heroic story from Wayne's past in the series premiere of a sitcom about perfectionist parents raising a brood of overachievers—plus one son who is content with mediocrity.

Family Tree

Episode 2

Wayne and Conner disagree about whether a tree in the front yard should be removed. Meanwhile, Adam and Bentley join forces to repair the air conditioner.

Dinner and a Ramp

Episode 3

Conner grows tired of her brothers interfering with her dating life, and Emmett's attempt to trade a date with her for a bike discount proves to be the last straw.

What's Growing in Emmett's Room?

Episode 4

Mold is unearthed in Emmett's room, but it soon spreads to the other bedrooms, forcing the Wayney siblings to become temporary roommates.

The Great Hot Dog Escape

Episode 5

Emmett is so desperate to get to a local hot-dog-eating contest that he resorts to tunneling through the basement wall. Meanwhile, Adam and Bentley unearth a secret stockpile of chocolate-covered raisins.

The Devil's Ottoman

Episode 6

Paige takes the family camping so they can spend time with each other and away from their beloved electronic devices, but not everything goes according to plan..

I Know What You Did Last Night

Episode 7

Adam gets hurt while sneaking in the house late, so Emmett covers for him. Wayne then grows concerned about how the injury will Adam's football career, while Bentley envies the attention lavished on Adam

Lobsterro

Episode 8

Paige's sister arrives for an unexpected visit. Meanwhile, Emmett wants to impress everyone with a lavish seafood dinner, but problems arise when the lobsters get loose.

The Hawk and the Drone

Episode 9

Emmett wants to construct a drone, but he must put this project aside until he gets Conner a hawk for her birthday. Meanwhile, Bentley practices scoring films by scoring his family's every moment; and Paige encourage Wayne to bond with Emmett.

Family Business

Episode 10

Emmett runs a t-shirt business from the garage and gets his siblings to work for him, but he runs into a snag when he learns his logo is copyrighted by a charity. Meanwhile, Paige's idea to work in a soundproof room has an unforeseen drawback.

The Nerds and the Bees

Episode 11

Emmett develops a crush on his math tutor, but she's captivated by Adam, not Emmett. Meanwhile, Bentley struggles to move his harp to the second floor; and Conner and Paige take up beekeeping.

The Telltale Doing

Episode 12

Emmett breaks Bentley's cello during a mishap, so Emmett and Nate stage a robbery to pretend the instrument was stolen. Meanwhile, Conner and Adam get into a dispute over toiletries.

The Frogmaster

Episode 13

Emmett's parents forbid him from playing video games, so he seeks out an old-school arcade. Meanwhile, Paige wants to enhance her hand-eye coordination; and Wayne divulges a revealing secret about his past.

The Haunter Becomes the Haunted

23rd October 2016

Episode 14

Paige and Wayne attend a Halloween party, and the kids decide to turn the family home into a haunted-house attraction, complete with a cadaver from the nearby teaching hospital.

Top Cast

Jason Priestley•Molly Ringwald•Luke Bilyk

Writer

Michael D'Ascenzo

Paige and her husband Wayne have worked hard at raising their five children. They succeeded four times! With Emmett around, every day without a visit from rescue workers in hazmat suits is a win!

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Jason Priestley Image

Jason Priestley

Wayne Wayney

Molly Ringwald Image

Molly Ringwald

Paige Wayney

Luke Bilyk Image

Luke Bilyk

Adam Wayney

Matthew Tissi Image

Matthew Tissi

Bentley Wayney

Katie Douglas Image

Katie Douglas

Conner Wayney

Jake Sim Image

Jake Sim

Derek Wayney

Simon Cadel

Emmett Wayney

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Michael D'Ascenzo

Writer

Tia Ayers

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