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Season 1 – Packed to the Rafters

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Dave and Julie Rafter deal with the problems of their children, just as they start to believe that they can finally settle down into a quiet life.
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Packed to the Rafters — Season 1

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Sarah McMullan The Post NZ 09/15/2021
As comfy as a pair of Uggs and a duvet on the couch, Packed to the Rafters is perfect lockdown/winter viewing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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fiona p @RT96851642 Nov 22 Just finished packed to the rafters 1-6 loved it loved it loved it and I was crying my eyes out at the end should be more TV shows like this 😊👍😊👍😊👍 See more You Are M @RT64179402 01/18/2025 Ahh - Gibbs (old sparkly eyes)! Welcome back to our screens after possibly my first TV crush as a young fella on Flying Doctors. Seems this whole series doesn’t have any ratings? Cracking show. Shame it ended. Couldn’t quite get into the later re-invention but highlight of the turn of the 210th decade See more Read all reviews
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Rebecca Gibney

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Erik Thomson

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Jessica Marais

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Angus McLaren

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Hugh Sheridan

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Jessica McNamee

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 26, 2008 Pilot Julie and Dave celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary as their last child at home moves out and they look forward to a new life as empty-nesters. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 2, 2008 Playing a Googly Dave still finds his new situation stressing -- he can barely cope with giving up his electrician job or the fact that his wife dumped her father on him. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 9, 2008 She Ain't Heavy Rachel sends her family over the edge with her growing alcoholism, as her actions become more and more erratic; Julie tries to smooth things over, with disastrous results. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 16, 2008 How Did We Get Here? Sammy and Nathan's marriage is in crisis when she can no longer keep the secret about why they moved into the Rafter home, which leaves Nathan with no option but to rely on his family. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 23, 2008 Lines of Communication Julie makes some tough decisions and tells a lie that she later regrets; Ben finds himself in uncomfortable possession of a devastating secret which could blow his family apart. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 30, 2008 Facing Demons A desperate Rachel begs for forgiveness as she discovers her mistakes have forced a beloved family member to leave the Rafter nest. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 7, 2008 Self Made Man Despite Nathan's attempt to hide their invitation, the Rafters attend a party at the Westaways; Ben embarks on a game of one-upmanship. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 14, 2008 Taking the Lead Ben faces up to his true feelings for Melissa after their one-night stand; Carbo sparks a surprising friendship with Chrissy. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 21, 2008 Suburban Boy Dave is tormented by the endless replays of "Suburban Boy" on the radio, the song he co-wrote but never got credit for. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 28, 2008 All in the Planning Rachel faces the possibility that she may be pregnant -- and Daniel is the father. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 4, 2008 Away From It All Julie decides to drag her exhausted and dispirited family to the beach for a restorative weekend away. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 11, 2008 Removing the Block Struggling with loneliness at Christmastime, Ted attends a meeting of Friend Finders. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 18, 2008 Smile Through the Pain Dave's birthday celebrations end in disaster after a huge fight breaks out at a strip club. Details Episode 14 Aired Nov 25, 2008 A Mother's Radar Julie struggles with the secrets she and her family are keeping. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 3, 2009 Natural Justice Ben is critical of Nathan when his lack of concentration during a cricket match costs Dave his first-ever century. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 10, 2009 Having It All Rachel immerses herself in an autobiographical novel, "An Angel at My Table." Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 17, 2009 Changes When Dave learns that Rachel is dating an old cricket mate of his from years ago, his fatherly instincts kick in. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 24, 2009 House of Cards After another drunken one-night stand, Ben faces a dilemma; Dave is keen to spice up his marriage and organizes a rendezvous with Julie. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 3, 2009 Over the Moon Ben challenges fate to give him one last chance to redeem himself with Melissa. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 10, 2009 Losing the Touch Even though she is in denial about menopause, Julie realizes she is losing the mothering instincts that allowed her to give advice to her family and friends. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 17, 2009 What a Difference a Year Makes Two special anniversaries are marked in the lives of the Rafter family -- a wedding anniversary and the death of Julie's mother. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 24, 2009 Don't Know What You've Got Till It's Gone Julie and Dave wrestle with a life-changing decision that will shake the foundation of the family. Details

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Packed to the Rafters — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Lynn Hegarty, Chris Martin-Jones, Pino Amenta, Marcus Cole, Nicholas Bufalo, Lynn-Maree Danzey
Executive Producer
John Holmes
Screenwriter
Margaret Wilson, Anthony Ellis, Marieke Hardy, Dave Warner, Abe Pogos, Chris Hwkshaw, Sue Hore
Network
SEVEN
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Aug 26, 2008