Packed to the Rafters - Season 1

Packed to the Rafters - Season 1

Season 1

The first season of Packed to the Rafters, an Australian drama television series, began airing on 26 August 2008 on the Seven Network. The season concluded on 24 March 2009 after 22 episodes. The first season aired Tuesdays at 8:30 pm in Australia and averaged 1,904,364 viewers. The season was released on DVD as a six disc set under the title of Packed to the Rafters: The Complete Season 1 on 2 December 2009. The first season begins as Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when their last remaining child finally leaves home. But what happens when the rest of the family suddenly returns to the next? Less than 48 hours after their middle son Ben moves himself next door, all dreams of freedom are put on hold as one by one their youngest son Nathan and his princess wife Sammy, their troubled eldest daughter Rachel, and Julie's emotionally vulnerable father Ted all return to the family home. Plenty of drama, lots of laughs and a few tears ensue as the Rafters must learn to live under the same roof once again.
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Episodes22
DatesAug 26, 2008 - Mar 24, 2009
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Episodes

Packed to the Rafters
Season 1Episode 160 min

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.

Aug 26, 2008
Playing a Googly
Season 1Episode 260 min

Playing a Googly

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

Sep 2, 2008
She Ain't Heavy
Season 1Episode 360 min

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.

Sep 9, 2008
How Did We Get Here?
Season 1Episode 460 min

How Did We Get Here?

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

Sep 16, 2008
Lines of Communication
Season 1Episode 560 min

Lines of Communication

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

Sep 23, 2008
Facing Demons
Season 1Episode 660 min

Facing Demons

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

Sep 30, 2008
Self Made Man
Season 1Episode 760 min

Self Made Man

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

Oct 7, 2008
Taking the Lead
Season 1Episode 860 min

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.

Oct 14, 2008
Suburban Boy
Season 1Episode 960 min

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.

Oct 21, 2008
All in the Planning
Season 1Episode 1060 min

All in the Planning

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

Oct 28, 2008
Away from It All
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Away from It All

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

Nov 4, 2008
Removing the Block
Season 1Episode 1260 min

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.

Nov 11, 2008
Smile Through the Pain
Season 1Episode 1360 min

Smile Through the Pain

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

Nov 18, 2008
A Mother's Radar
Season 1Episode 1460 min

A Mother's Radar

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

Nov 25, 2008
Natural Justice
Season 1Episode 1560 min

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

Feb 3, 2009
Having It All
Season 1Episode 1660 min

Having It All

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

Feb 10, 2009
Changes
Season 1Episode 1760 min

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.

Feb 17, 2009
House of Cards
Season 1Episode 1860 min

House of Cards

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

Feb 24, 2009
Over the Moon
Season 1Episode 1960 min

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.

Mar 3, 2009
Losing the Touch
Season 1Episode 2060 min

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

Mar 10, 2009
What a Difference a Year Makes
Season 1Episode 2160 min

What a Difference a Year Makes

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

Mar 17, 2009
Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone
Season 1Episode 2260 min

Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone

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

Mar 24, 2009

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