Packed to the Rafters
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2008
The episode is focused around the 25th wedding anniversary of Julie and Dave, as their last child at home moves out and they look forward to a new life together, as empty-nesters.
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2008
The episode is focused around the 25th wedding anniversary of Julie and Dave, as their last child at home moves out and they look forward to a new life together, as empty-nesters.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2008
Dave processes the reality of sudden unemployment and a house that has been unexpectedly inundated with family members.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2008
Ben deals with the repercussions of his move next door and the shift in household dynamics as their new house-mate Melissa joins them there.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2008
During a sleepless night Nathan reflects on his life and his relationship with Sammy.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2008
Julie is starting to feel very much the financial strain of the family's new living arrangements.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2008
In the aftermath of the sex video Rachel tells the story of how she met, fell in love and eventually left Daniel.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2008
Despite Nathan's attempts to hide their invitation the Rafters attend a party at the Westaways'.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2008
Ben faces up to his true feelings for Melissa after their one night stand, just as Carbo sparks a surprising friendship with Chrissy.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2008
Tormented by the sudden endless replays on the radio of "Suburban Boy", the hit song Dave co-wrote many moons ago but never received credit nor remuneration for.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2008
Rachel faces the very scary possibility that she might be pregnant – with Daniel the only possible father
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2008
Julie spontaneously decides to drag her seemingly exhausted and dispirited family away for a restorative weekend
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2008
Struggling with the loneliness of the Christmas season and encouraged to embrace life by Louise's 'letter to the future' Ted attends a meeting of Friend Finders.
Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2008
A few days into the new year Dave's dreading his upcoming birthday.
Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2008
Julie struggles to deal with the secrets her family – and she herself - are keeping
Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2009
Ben, still dealing with the trauma of being held up, is critical of Nathan when his lack of concentration during a cricket match costs Dave his first ever century
Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2009
Rachel becomes a woman on a mission as she immerses herself in a an autobiographical novel – An Angel At My Table
Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2009
Dave's fatherly instincts are in overdrive when he learns that the new man in Rachel's life is Rob "Dumbo" Dunstan an old cricket chum of his.
Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2009
Ben deals with the consequences of his one night stand with Kat - he has to tell Melissa.
Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2009
The moon is nearly full and there's weirdness in the air. Neighbours are at war, Ben begs the moon goddess for five minutes with Melissa.
Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2009
Whilst still in denial about menopause Julie concedes the loss of her mothering instincts as she struggles to give advice to her family and friends
Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2009
On the morning of the anniversary of their marriage and Louise's death, Nathan and Sammy reunite.
Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2009
Julie and Dave wrestle with the news that Julie is pregnant – do they want to keep the baby or not?