Packed to the Rafters

(2008)

TV-MA

Drama

Comedy

Packed To The Rafters is a drama-comedy that turns a microscope on the lives of would-be empty-nesters Dave and Julie Rafter. Less than forty-eight hours after their reluctant middle son moves himself next door, all dreams of freedom and personal fulfilment are put on hold as one by one their youngest son and his princess wife, troubled eldest daughter and Julie's emotionally vulnerable father return to the family house. Ensuring that once again they are literally packed to the rafters.

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S01:E01 - Packed to the Rafters

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.

S01:E02 - Playing the Googly

Dave processes the reality of sudden unemployment and a house that has been unexpectedly inundated with family members.

S01:E03 - She Ain't Heavy

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.

S01:E04 - How Did We Get Here

During a sleepless night Nathan reflects on his life and his relationship with Sammy.

S01:E05 - Lines of Communication

Julie is starting to feel very much the financial strain of the family's new living arrangements.

S01:E06 - Facing Demons

In the aftermath of the sex video Rachel tells the story of how she met, fell in love and eventually left Daniel.

S01:E07 - Self Made Man

Despite Nathan's attempts to hide their invitation the Rafters attend a party at the Westaways'.

S01:E08 - Taking the Lead

Ben faces up to his true feelings for Melissa after their one night stand, just as Carbo sparks a surprising friendship with Chrissy.

S01:E09 - Suburban Boy

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.

S01:E10 - All In the Planning

Rachel faces the very scary possibility that she might be pregnant - with Daniel the only possible father

S01:E11 - Away from It All

Julie spontaneously decides to drag her seemingly exhausted and dispirited family away for a restorative weekend

S01:E12 - Removing the Block

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.

S01:E13 - Smile Through the Pain

A few days into the new year Dave's dreading his upcoming birthday.

S01:E14 - a Mothers Radar

Julie struggles to deal with the secrets her family - and she herself - are keeping

S01:E15 - Natural Justice

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

S01:E16 - Having it All

Rachel becomes a woman on a mission as she immerses herself in a an autobiographical novel - An Angel At My Table

S01:E17 - Changes

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

S01:E18 - House of Cards

Ben deals with the consequences of his one night stand with Kat - he has to tell Melissa.

S01:E19 - Over the Moon

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

S01:E20 - Losing the Touch

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

S01:E21 - What a Difference a Year Makes Part 1

On the morning of the anniversary of their marriage and Louise's death, Nathan and Sammy reunite.

S01:E22 - What a Difference a Year Makes Part 2

Julie and Dave wrestle with the news that Julie is pregnant - do they want to keep the baby or not?

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