Packed to the Rafters

Viewed through Julie's eyes, this episode explores the theme of perception and self-perception.

Narrated from the perspective of Dave, the episode deals with Dave's struggle to deal with a series of seeming betrayals in his life.

Narrated from the perspective of Rachel, tonight's episode deals with the notions of the perfect list

The baton of narration passes to Nathan as he ponders his childhood inability at Christmas-time to resist scrabbling around on top of his parents' wardrobe for presents.

It's a tense early morning for Julie and Dave as they attend the hospital for an important ultrasound.

The days when Ted was so depressed over his wife's death he was wearing her clothes, with little will to go on living, have become a faint memory

Sammy deals with the notion of things lost and found...in Sammy's case, realising she has a strong voice and an unconditional place in the Rafter family

What is in a name? Plenty. For many, your name brands you at birth. It announces the sort of person you'll become and helps define your place in the world

Ben takes us through a list of some things in life a person should always be spared from seeing. 1. Their mother naked 2. Their dad crying. 3. A long and significant pause following a heartfelt marriage proposal.

When Jake appears, fit and well and ready to go back to work, both he and Rachel are more than eager to resume their relationship.

Ben considers the strength of his friendship with Carbo - just when Carbo needs him most. Carbo has never been good at seeing things coming out of left field.

With Nathan acting as our narrator, tonight's episode deals with the male sexual urge - and whether men can choose or control their fantasies.

Julie is six months pregnant. As the Rafters prepare to spring a surprise birthday party on Chel, Julie ponders the power of motherhood

Dave is determined to give Ben and Melissa the engagement party that he and Julie never had.

Ted deals with the difficulties in fixing relationships that are broken, and Ted's attempts to repair the emotional damage to his family after last week's explosive events.

A no-frills, down-vibe farewell from Barrett's confirms to Julie that she's really not going to miss work.

Rachel muses on the concept of 'space junk' in the universe, junk which can come crashing down and upset the perfect balance of the home planet.

Ben begins to bow under the pressure as his wedding day fast approaches, thanks to a chance meeting with Kat and the arrival of Melissa's overbearing parents.

Julie is home from hospital, after collapsing at Ben and Mel's wedding, on the proviso she remains in bed and rests.

Nathan has decided he has no possible job options left. But in a way that's liberating - he's free to consider impossible options

Julie faces her greatest challenge yet - the birth of her fourth and final child without husband Dave at her side.