
Packed to the Rafters is an Australian family-oriented television series which premiered on the Seven Network on Tuesday 26 August 2008 at 8:30 pm. The show has continued on Tuesdays in this timeslot for its entire run. The drama series features a mix of lighthearted comedy woven through the plot. It revolves around the Rafter family facing work pressures and life issues, whilst also tackling serious social issues. The Logie award winning series was the highest rating to screen on the Seven Network in 2008, and the show has consistently been among the top 5 shows of the year throughout its run in Australia. It was announced in TV Week that the sixth season of Packed to the Rafters would be the last, with Hugh Sheridan stating: "It's emotional letting go of Rafters – for all of us. It was such an amazing chapter in Aussie TV. I'm really proud we all came back together to send it off." The two-hour series finale of Rafters aired on 2 July 2013, which saw the return of Hugh Sheridan, Jessica Marais, Ryan Corr, Jessica McNamee and James Stewart. Rebecca Gibney said, "The cast, writers and producers have always said that we wanted to keep Rafters as one of the most-watched shows on TV. If we ever felt like we were losing too many cast members, we needed to end it on a high. We can say season six winds up an aspect of the Rafter family and there is a sense of finality to it."
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Air Date: 2008-08-26
Happily married couple, Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when Ben, their last child, finally decides to leave ...
Air Date: 2008-09-02
An unemployed Dave struggles to regain his manhood and position in the family, landing himself in hospital. When lif...
Air Date: 2008-09-09
Rachel's growing alcohol dependence sends her family over the edge. Her careless actions could spell the end for one ...
Air Date: 2008-09-16
Sammy and Nathan's marriage is in crisis when she can no longer bear keeping the secret reason for their move into th...
Air Date: 2008-09-23
Ben finds himself in uncomfortable possession of a devastating secret which could blow his family apart, and with Dav...
Air Date: 2008-09-30
Rachel faces up to her shameful past. In flashbacks, she tells how she met, fell in love and eventually left Daniel, ...
Air Date: 2008-10-07
Nathan's world is turned upside down as Julie and Dave make a splash at his father-in-law's 50th birthday party. Nat...
Air Date: 2008-10-14
Ben's world is turned upside down after a drunken one-night stand. Dave must face up to the secrets of his past while...
Air Date: 2008-10-21
Dave reconnects with his foster brother, '80s rock star Steve Wilson, leading to an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile,...
Air Date: 2008-10-28
Rachel is faced with a terrible decision. Ben gets the wrong idea when he stumbles upon a secret in Melissa's handbag...
Air Date: 2008-11-04
Julie forces her dispirited family to the beach for a restorative weekend away — leading to everyone feeling restored...
Air Date: 2008-11-11
Ted steps back into the weird and wonderful world of dating. His journey begins when, encouraged by Louise's letter t...
Air Date: 2008-11-18
Dave reluctantly bonds with Warney and discovers the beginnings of a surprising friendship. Meanwhile, Julie cramps R...
Air Date: 2008-11-25
Following on from last weeks adventure in the car, Sammy and Nathan decide to organise some time for themselves with ...
Air Date: 2009-02-03
Being on the electoral roll has its advantages; some may argue but voting being one. And others say it's not a good t...
Air Date: 2009-02-10
This week sees Rachel still trying to find her life's path. With much direction and focus she starts a new chapter in...
Air Date: 2009-02-17
Dads and their daughters have a very special relationship. In fact, most Dad's like to think that their precious daug...
Air Date: 2009-02-24
What do you get when you mix too much alcohol with sex? A one night stand! It would almost be crazy, or somehow forge...
Air Date: 2009-03-03
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 wa...
Air Date: 2009-03-10
"Once upon a time in Dave's Magic Castle." All should be well in the world of King Dave, but with Queen Julie heading...
Air Date: 2009-03-17
What a difference a year makes! It has been a year in TV land according to the Packed to the Rafters show, and theref...
Air Date: 2009-03-24
Last week saw a huge surprise bestowed on Dave and Julie. With three grown up kids, and the youngest being born 21 ye...