Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Happily married couple, Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when Ben, their last child, finally decides to leave hom
Playing a Googly
An unemployed Dave struggles to regain his manhood and position in the family, landing himself in hospital. When life k
She Ain't Heavy
Rachel's growing alcohol dependence sends her family over the edge. Her careless actions could spell the end for one of
How Did We Get Here?
Sammy and Nathan's marriage is in crisis when she can no longer bear keeping the secret reason for their move into the R
Lines of Communication
Ben finds himself in uncomfortable possession of a devastating secret which could blow his family apart, and with Dave's
Facing Demons
Rachel faces up to her shameful past. In flashbacks, she tells how she met, fell in love and eventually left Daniel, the
Self Made Man
Nathan's world is turned upside down as Julie and Dave make a splash at his father-in-law's 50th birthday party. Nathan
Taking the Lead
Ben's world is turned upside down after a drunken one-night stand. Dave must face up to the secrets of his past while Ca
Suburban Boy
Dave reconnects with his foster brother, '80s rock star Steve Wilson, leading to an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile, af
All in the Planning
Rachel is faced with a terrible decision. Ben gets the wrong idea when he stumbles upon a secret in Melissa's handbag. S
Away From It All
Julie forces her dispirited family to the beach for a restorative weekend away — leading to everyone feeling restored
Removing the Block
Ted steps back into the weird and wonderful world of dating. His journey begins when, encouraged by Louise's letter to t
Smile Through the Pain
Dave reluctantly bonds with Warney and discovers the beginnings of a surprising friendship. Meanwhile, Julie cramps Rach
A Mother's Radar
Following on from last weeks adventure in the car, Sammy and Nathan decide to organise some time for themselves with a r
Natural Justice
Being on the electoral roll has its advantages; some may argue but voting being one. And others say it's not a good thin
Having It All
This week sees Rachel still trying to find her life's path. With much direction and focus she starts a new chapter in he
Changes
Dads and their daughters have a very special relationship. In fact, most Dad's like to think that their precious daughte
House of Cards
What do you get when you mix too much alcohol with sex? A one night stand! It would almost be crazy, or somehow forgetta
Over the Moon
This week Rachel is blown away by Rob's idea of "Happy Families". His idea is a bit over the top, but not in a bad way r
Losing the Touch
"Once upon a time in Dave's Magic Castle." All should be well in the world of King Dave, but with Queen Julie heading in
What a Difference a Year Makes
What a difference a year makes! It has been a year in TV land according to the Packed to the Rafters show, and therefore
Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone
Last week saw a huge surprise bestowed on Dave and Julie. With three grown up kids, and the youngest being born 21 years
Look into My Eyes
This episode sees the return of Packed to the Rafters for its second season on Australian television. Decisions still ne
Dodging the Issue
Dave and Julie’s relationship comes under strain as Dave struggles with a series of betrayals. Julie is convinced tha
Living by the List
Rachel gets back into the dating game. Encouraged by her best friend Libby, Rachel reluctantly agrees to be set up on a
Glittering Prizes
Steve Wilson makes Nathan an unexpected offer. Nathan’s life is finally back on track. He’s on the verge of pushing
Brave New World
Painful memories surface for Dave as he and Julie confront the potentially heartbreaking results of tests on their unbor
Little Arrows
Ted’s burgeoning relationship with Marjorie appears to be going romantic gangbusters until he meets her daughter Susan
Belonging
Trish returns from Europe, seemingly in high spirits, and invites the entire Rafter family to lunch at an exclusive rest
What's in a Name?
The stray mutt which Ben and Melissa found a week ago still has no name, despite all their efforts. If Carbo has his way
Naked Visions
Ben’s troubles begin when he inadvertently stumbles on Rachel taking artistic pregnancy photos of a naked Julie. Given
Ready to Catch You
Dave has finally opened his original birth certificate. Inside is the name of his birth mother, but his birth father is
Power Play
After turning up at the Rafter house and disappearing without so much as a word, Rachel 'Chel' Warne uses an electrical
Out of Left Field
Carbo’s mother Rita arrives from Lesbos to stay for six weeks with Artemis, the 18 year old daughter of her best frien
Blurring the Lines
A shame-faced Nathan wakes up from an erotic dream initially about Sammy who then turns into Layla. Sammy’s father To
First Instinct
The Rafters throw a surprise party for Chel, who's shocked and delighted as the family yells 'surprise.' She is swept up
It's My Party
Dave is determined to give Ben and Melissa the engagement party that he and Julie never had. But his focus is sidetracke
Mr Fix-It
Now that Julie and Dave are expecting their fourth child, Ted makes plans to withdraw from his superfund and invest in a
Putting the House in Order
On her last day at work Julie quizzes psychic tea lady Bonnie about the troubling prediction she’d made months earlier
Space Junk
When a bunch of flowers arrive for her at work with no card, Rachel assumes Jake must’ve sent them. However, she soon
A Small, Traditional Affair
Ben begins to bow under pressure as his wedding day fast approaches, thanks to a chance meeting with Kat and the arrival
Only a Heartbeat Away
Ben and Melissa's honeymoon takes an unexpected turn. At the five-star resort they're staying at, they meet another coup
Unlimited Options
Nathan has decided he has no possible job options left. But in a way he feels liberated – he’s free to consider impo
Nativity Play
Julie faces her greatest challenge yet – the birth of her fourth and final child without husband Dave at her side. Af
The Blank Page
Julie recovers in hospital after the birth of baby Ruby, ruminating on how life is like a blank page at birth, while her
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning
Julie's confidence as a mum takes a beating when baby Ruby resists Julie's attempts to breastfeed. Exhausted by lack of
To Tell Or Not To Tell
Dave's dilemma over whether to reveal that his birth-father is alive leads to a roadtrip to meet his mysterious other fa
A Good Husband
Love is in the air, with Ben plagued with unexpected doubts about his ability in the sack, while a miscommunication betw
The Invisible Man
Ted struggles with feeling old and worthless after a girl gang attack and the death of a neighbour. Returning from a mo
Home Matters
Rachel's dream of moving in with Jake is thrown into jeopardy by the unexpected return of Alex. Rachel's forced to deal
Simple Needs
Julie is forced to expand her inevitable focus on the needs of her new baby to include the more complex needs of the oth
Rites of Passage
Nathan is forced to question his motives for wanting to donate a kidney, triggering a crisis of confidence. Will he be a
The Price of Parenthood
Someone's watching the Rafter House - and the surprise culprit leads to Dave and Nathan meeting Dave's dad Tom in prison
Out of the Comfort Zone
Ben is forced to step outside his comfort zone when a moral stand clashes with workplace politics. Ben's troubles begin
Lessons in Happiness
Rachel rides the ups and downs of happiness, struggling to find it in the frenetic pace of life. But will her choices ha
Moments of Truth
Nathan faces a life-changing moment of truth - the operation to donate a kidney to beloved grandmother Chel. With only
Live and Let Live
Julie explores the principle of "live and let live" as she and others struggle to implement the philosophy in various ar
Know Yourself
Dave struggles with unfamiliar emotions that threaten to engulf the easy-going father and husband he has always been. D
Don't Go There !
Ben begins to feel like the victim in a horror film who always goes where the audience knows he shouldn't as he begins t
When Worlds Collide
Rachel's relationship with Jake is pushed to breaking point when her work and personal lives collide. For Rachel, work
Spark of Life
Ted returns from with renewed spark from a rejuvenating break, only to find all is not well with his family. Due to wor
Between the Covers
A wild night in Kings Cross teaches Nathan not to judge a book by its cover. Nathan's journey begins with a surprising
Breathe
Rachel takes a crash course in remembering to breathe as she juggles a toxic workplace and an estranged boyfriend. Somet
Perfect Bubble
Certain perfect bubbles in the Rafter world all burst in the most unexpected and confronting ways. Newly unemployed Rac
Rest In Peace
The Rafter family say an emotional farewell to Melissa. Dave is determined to shelve his own battle with depression, bu
One Day At A Time
With Christmas and Ruby's first birthday fast approaching, the Rafter family struggle to get back on track. Dave is str
What Lies Beneath
It's been three months since Ben and Nathan left on their road trip around Australia. Bearded and tanned, Ben returns wi
In With The New
It's a time for new beginnings as Dave learns the truth about underlying tensions between Ben and the recently returned
Careful What You Wish For
Rachel wrestles with the potentially relationship-wrecking pitfalls of getting everything you want - particularly when t
Other People's Eyes
The aftermath of Jake's ill-fated rugby weekend is fully felt as Julie realises how much perception and misperception ca
The Taste of Freedom
Nathan examines what it means to be free as he receives potentially upsetting news - his divorce from Sammy is final. T
The Dollhouse
Nathan doesn't have much luck getting attention for his Parts Exchange website, so he makes up some flyers to distribute
Sweet Sorrow
Rachel's doubts are intensified as she visits Jake to invite him to her farewell dinner. One thing leads to another and
The Male Communication Handbook
Dave relishes finally having a relationship with his dad, Tom, despite Julie's reservations about her recently paroled f
From Little Things
The comic rivalry between Ted and Tom continues. Ted's convinced Tom isn't looking for work at all, instead sneaking off
Big Kids
Julie finds herself out of her comfort zone when she attends a burlesque dance class with new friend Donna. Dave comes a
Swimming in the Gene Pool
Grace tells her sons Jake and Alex that she's engaged, and both boys are happy for her until they find out that she has
You've Got To Have Friends
Julie's new friendship with Donna is tested when she discovers that Donna suffers from OCD
Tipping Point
Dave leaps at the chance when his successful friend Warney, offers him a shot at the contract for a big office rewiring
Trust Issues
Ben opens up to Emma about Melissa's death, and the cathartic experience enables him to finally get some closure.
Risky Business
Ben initiates a night on the town with the boys, and everyone is impressed by the up-market nightclub who's owner is cou
Second Chance
Everybody is up in arms about Tom's disappearance with the insurance money. Coby is particularly gutted, secretly blamin
Small World
Coby is particularly gutted, secretly blaming himself for not being honest with the Rafters about Tom's part in the work
Sign of the Times
Dave's increasingly exhausted as the demands of his new job take their toll, and for the first time in his life he forge
Leap of Faith
Ted resolves to take a leap of faith and seize life with both hands. But as his best-laid plans are put to waste, is his
Butterfly's Wings
Dave and Julie discover how one inexplicable chain of events can almost end in disaster. Dave is alone with Ruby when he
Sleepwalking
When Carbo begins sleepwalking due to wedding stress, Ben must truly become the Best Man and save the day - but in the p
Endings and Beginnings
Ben and Emma are both nervously looking forward to their first date. When Carbo and Retta return from the honeymoon from
Answering the Call
Julie receives a surprise invitation from the charming editor of a local paper Adam Goodman - an offer that will ultimat
Great Expectations
With an expanding business, new premises and a new employee, Dave has high hopes indeed. But it seems what Dave consider
The Power of Words
Its Valentines Day, and matters of the heart are front and centre. Ben and Emma try to dodge the pressure by doing a shi
The Things We Do For Love
Oblivious to the knowing smiles of Dave and Jake, Coby finds himself falling for Frankie
Judgement Day
When Jake receives a surprise phone call from his estranged father, he is unable to forgive him for abandoning his famil
Secret Fears
Dave struggles with his secret fear that his relationship with Jake is permanently damaged and that Julie's relationship
The Great Escape
Ben is being driven quietly crazy by the baby-obsessed Carbo and Retta. Feeling edged out of the world they are creating
UnWritten Rules
When the rules of relationships are broken, who decides the punishment?
A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
Following an awkward moment, Frankie announces she's going to quit and with a niggling feeling of guilt, Julie tells Dav
Letting Go
Tension remains high in the Rafter house as Julie and Dave struggle to forgive each other. Ted is caught in the middle a
The Right Time
For Ben, it finally feels like the right time to move on from Mel and start a new chapter with Emma, beginning with the
Life's Surprises
Julie thinks about life's surprises after she receives two big ones. Nathan returns back home unannounced and is taken o
Filling the Void
Julie tries to find ways to fill the void left by her absent kids, while the calamitous return of Alex sees Jake’s lif
Bad Habits
Dave bets Julie that she can't refrain from giving advice.
Moment Of Clarity
In light of his ongoing tests, Ted isn't sure whether he should reveal his health concerns to his family. When he suffer
Displacement
Julie is in denial about Ted's health and Dave carefully voices his concerns but Julie doesn't want to discuss it. Meanw
Keeping Step
Julie feels at odds with both Ted and Dave over the severity of Ted's condition - and falling back into step is going to
That Heady Rush
Frankie is caught up in that heady rush a new relationship brings. She seems to be coping pretty well. But can she conta
Got What It Takes
Dave is determined to take his business to the next level, beginning with his new contract with Duncan. But when Duncan'
Weathering the Storm
Torrential rain and bad luck descends as Jake realises the old adage is true: it never rains but it pours.
Free to Choose
Hours have passed since Coby took off and he's not answering his phone. Dave is feeling privately guilty over having not
Rewriting History
As Dave and Julie's 30th wedding anniversary approaches, thoughts naturally turn to family and history. But Julie's view
High Hopes
Julie has high hopes as she prepares for Nathan's homecoming - but Ted's worsening condition threatens to burst her bubb
First Time for Everything
Nathan is working hard to build a solid base for Saskia and Edward in Australia and accepts a job offer despite its obvi
Setting Limits
When new employee Buzz brings his wayward son Jackson onto site, Dave begins to suspect his good nature is being taken a
Secret Women's Business
Having found a place to rent, Nathan's done all he can to prepare for his wife and baby's arrival. But when he gets to t
Reality Checks
An exhausted Nathan arrives in London looking for Saskia and baby Edward, desperate to find out why his wife never arriv
Manning Up
Ted continues to drift between present day and his memories of the past, forcing both him and his family to come to term
Taking Stock
Carbo is happy with where his life is and all he wants for his birthday is a romantic night with Retta - just the two of
Damage Control
Dave's enduring belief that nothing is beyond repair is put to the test when a crisis envelops the Rafter family. Franki
Role Reversals
Ted is forced to acknowledge that he's becoming a danger to himself and others.
Head vs Heart
It's a matter of head versus heart as Julie and Dave wrestle with their decision to sell their beloved family home.
Centre of the Universe
Friends and family gather to say farewell to everyone's favourite family. But before they say goodbye, some familiar fac
Packing Up the Rafters
The Rafters begin the emotional task of packing up their beloved family home. But is moving into a small, unappealing re
