Packed to the Rafters

1. S01E01Season's bestPilotAugust 26, 2008 7.0Happily married couple, Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when Ben, their last child, finally decides to leave home. After raising thr
2. S01E02Playing a GooglySeptember 2, 2008 7.0An unemployed Dave struggles to regain his manhood and position in the family, landing himself in hospital. When life keeps bowling Dave a
3. S01E03She Ain't HeavySeptember 9, 2008 7.0Rachel's growing alcohol dependence sends her family over the edge. Her careless actions could spell the end for one of them. Julie despera
4. S01E04How Did We Get Here?September 16, 2008 7.0Sammy and Nathan's marriage is in crisis when she can no longer bear keeping the secret reason for their move into the Rafter home. This lea
5. S01E05Lines of CommunicationSeptember 23, 2008 7.0Ben finds himself in uncomfortable possession of a devastating secret which could blow his family apart, and with Dave's freelance career fa
6. S01E06Facing DemonsSeptember 30, 2008 7.0Rachel faces up to her shameful past. In flashbacks, she tells how she met, fell in love and eventually left Daniel, the man responsible for
7. S01E07Self Made ManOctober 7, 2008 7.0Nathan's world is turned upside down as Julie and Dave make a splash at his father-in-law's 50th birthday party. Nathan learns a valuable l
8. S01E08Taking the LeadOctober 14, 2008 7.0Ben's world is turned upside down after a drunken one-night stand. Dave must face up to the secrets of his past while Carbo strikes up a sur
9. S01E09Suburban BoyOctober 21, 2008 7.0Dave reconnects with his foster brother, '80s rock star Steve Wilson, leading to an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile, after a risky gamble w
10. S01E10All in the PlanningOctober 28, 2008 7.0Rachel is faced with a terrible decision. Ben gets the wrong idea when he stumbles upon a secret in Melissa's handbag. Sammy is offered the
11. S01E11Away From It AllNovember 4, 2008 7.0Julie forces her dispirited family to the beach for a restorative weekend away — leading to everyone feeling restored but Julie herself. Ted
12. S01E12Removing the BlockNovember 11, 2008 7.0Ted steps back into the weird and wonderful world of dating. His journey begins when, encouraged by Louise's letter to the future, he attend
13. S01E13Smile Through the PainNovember 18, 2008 7.0Dave reluctantly bonds with Warney and discovers the beginnings of a surprising friendship. Meanwhile, Julie cramps Rachel's style when she
14. S01E14A Mother's RadarNovember 25, 2008 7.0Following on from last weeks adventure in the car, Sammy and Nathan decide to organise some time for themselves with a romantic rendezvous.
15. S01E15Natural JusticeFebruary 3, 2009 7.0Being on the electoral roll has its advantages; some may argue but voting being one. And others say it's not a good thing at all, as they do
16. S01E16Having It AllFebruary 10, 2009 7.0This week sees Rachel still trying to find her life's path. With much direction and focus she starts a new chapter in her life. Meanwhile, s
17. S01E17ChangesFebruary 17, 2009 7.0Dads and their daughters have a very special relationship. In fact, most Dad's like to think that their precious daughters are "Daddy's Litt
18. S01E18House of CardsFebruary 24, 2009 7.0What do you get when you mix too much alcohol with sex? A one night stand! It would almost be crazy, or somehow forgettable if it wasn't our
19. S01E19Over the MoonMarch 3, 2009 7.0This 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 way really. With a bit of
20. S01E20Losing the TouchMarch 10, 2009 7.0"Once upon a time in Dave's Magic Castle." All should be well in the world of King Dave, but with Queen Julie heading into menopause, the Ra
21. S01E21What a Difference a Year MakesMarch 17, 2009 7.0What a difference a year makes! It has been a year in TV land according to the Packed to the Rafters show, and therefore two special anniver
22. S01E22Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's GoneMarch 24, 2009 7.0Last week saw a huge surprise bestowed on Dave and Julie. With three grown up kids, and the youngest being born 21 years ago, just how will

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Look into My EyesJune 30, 2009 7.0This episode sees the return of Packed to the Rafters for its second season on Australian television. Decisions still need to be made from w
2. S02E02Dodging the IssueJuly 7, 2009 7.0Dave and Julie’s relationship comes under strain as Dave struggles with a series of betrayals. Julie is convinced that Warney is ripping of
3. S02E03Living by the ListJuly 14, 2009 7.0Rachel gets back into the dating game. Encouraged by her best friend Libby, Rachel reluctantly agrees to be set up on a blind date. After t
4. S02E04Glittering PrizesJuly 21, 2009 7.0Steve Wilson makes Nathan an unexpected offer. Nathan’s life is finally back on track. He’s on the verge of pushing through a major sales c
5. S02E05Brave New WorldJuly 28, 2009 7.0Painful memories surface for Dave as he and Julie confront the potentially heartbreaking results of tests on their unborn child. Pregnant l
6. S02E06Little ArrowsAugust 4, 2009 7.0Ted’s burgeoning relationship with Marjorie appears to be going romantic gangbusters until he meets her daughter Susannah and her pregnant p
7. S02E07BelongingAugust 11, 2009 7.0Trish returns from Europe, seemingly in high spirits, and invites the entire Rafter family to lunch at an exclusive restaurant. When her dau
8. S02E08What's in a Name?August 18, 2009 7.0The stray mutt which Ben and Melissa found a week ago still has no name, despite all their efforts. If Carbo has his way, the dog may not be
9. S02E09Naked VisionsAugust 25, 2009 7.0Ben’s troubles begin when he inadvertently stumbles on Rachel taking artistic pregnancy photos of a naked Julie. Given the mainly positive r
10. S02E10Ready to Catch YouSeptember 1, 2009 7.0Dave has finally opened his original birth certificate. Inside is the name of his birth mother, but his birth father is ‘unknown’. Encourage
11. S02E11Power PlaySeptember 8, 2009 7.0After turning up at the Rafter house and disappearing without so much as a word, Rachel 'Chel' Warne uses an electrical ruse to lure Dave to
12. S02E12Out of Left FieldSeptember 15, 2009 7.0Carbo’s mother Rita arrives from Lesbos to stay for six weeks with Artemis, the 18 year old daughter of her best friend. Despite Ben and Mel
13. S02E13Blurring the LinesSeptember 22, 2009 7.0A shame-faced Nathan wakes up from an erotic dream initially about Sammy who then turns into Layla. Sammy’s father Tony is facing the first
14. S02E14First InstinctSeptember 29, 2009 7.0The Rafters throw a surprise party for Chel, who's shocked and delighted as the family yells 'surprise.' She is swept up in the family histo
15. S02E15It's My PartyOctober 6, 2009 7.0Dave is determined to give Ben and Melissa the engagement party that he and Julie never had. But his focus is sidetracked by the accidental
16. S02E16Mr Fix-ItOctober 13, 2009 7.0Now that Julie and Dave are expecting their fourth child, Ted makes plans to withdraw from his superfund and invest in a new unit. Nathan ha
17. S02E17Putting the House in OrderOctober 20, 2009 7.0On her last day at work Julie quizzes psychic tea lady Bonnie about the troubling prediction she’d made months earlier. Bonnie still senses
18. S02E18Space JunkOctober 27, 2009 7.0When a bunch of flowers arrive for her at work with no card, Rachel assumes Jake must’ve sent them. However, she soon discovers that they ar
19. S02E19Season's bestA Small, Traditional AffairNovember 3, 2009 9.0Ben begins to bow under pressure as his wedding day fast approaches, thanks to a chance meeting with Kat and the arrival of Melissa’s overbe
20. S02E20Only a Heartbeat AwayNovember 10, 2009 7.0Ben and Melissa's honeymoon takes an unexpected turn. At the five-star resort they're staying at, they meet another couple, Adrian and Nicol
21. S02E21Unlimited OptionsNovember 17, 2009 7.0Nathan has decided he has no possible job options left. But in a way he feels liberated – he’s free to consider impossible options. The worl
22. S02E22Nativity PlayNovember 24, 2009 7.0Julie faces her greatest challenge yet – the birth of her fourth and final child without husband Dave at her side. After Dave leaves for hi

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Blank PageJune 29, 2010 7.0Julie recovers in hospital after the birth of baby Ruby, ruminating on how life is like a blank page at birth, while her adult children expe
2. S03E02Season's bestSaturday Night, Sunday MorningJune 29, 2010 8.0Julie's confidence as a mum takes a beating when baby Ruby resists Julie's attempts to breastfeed. Exhausted by lack of sleep, Julie eventua
3. S03E03To Tell Or Not To TellJuly 6, 2010 7.0Dave's dilemma over whether to reveal that his birth-father is alive leads to a roadtrip to meet his mysterious other family. With all seem
4. S03E04A Good HusbandJuly 13, 2010 8.0Love is in the air, with Ben plagued with unexpected doubts about his ability in the sack, while a miscommunication between Dave and Julie i
5. S03E05The Invisible ManJuly 20, 2010 7.0Ted struggles with feeling old and worthless after a girl gang attack and the death of a neighbour. Returning from a movie, Ted and Chel be
6. S03E06Home MattersJuly 27, 2010 7.0Rachel's dream of moving in with Jake is thrown into jeopardy by the unexpected return of Alex. Rachel's forced to deal with the fallout wh
7. S03E07Simple NeedsAugust 3, 2010 8.0Julie is forced to expand her inevitable focus on the needs of her new baby to include the more complex needs of the other members of her fa
8. S03E08Rites of PassageAugust 10, 2010 7.0Nathan is forced to question his motives for wanting to donate a kidney, triggering a crisis of confidence. Will he be able to put his demon
9. S03E09The Price of ParenthoodAugust 17, 2010 7.0Someone's watching the Rafter House - and the surprise culprit leads to Dave and Nathan meeting Dave's dad Tom in prison for the first time.
10. S03E10Out of the Comfort ZoneAugust 24, 2010 7.0Ben is forced to step outside his comfort zone when a moral stand clashes with workplace politics. Ben's troubles begin when Melissa reveal
11. S03E11Lessons in HappinessAugust 31, 2010 7.0Rachel rides the ups and downs of happiness, struggling to find it in the frenetic pace of life. But will her choices have future repercussi
12. S03E12Moments of TruthSeptember 7, 2010 7.0Nathan faces a life-changing moment of truth - the operation to donate a kidney to beloved grandmother Chel. With only three days to go unt
13. S03E13Live and Let LiveSeptember 14, 2010 8.0Julie explores the principle of "live and let live" as she and others struggle to implement the philosophy in various areas of their lives.
14. S03E14Know YourselfSeptember 21, 2010 7.0Dave struggles with unfamiliar emotions that threaten to engulf the easy-going father and husband he has always been. Dave Rafter prides hi
15. S03E15Don't Go There !September 28, 2010 7.0Ben begins to feel like the victim in a horror film who always goes where the audience knows he shouldn't as he begins to question Melissa's
16. S03E16When Worlds CollideOctober 4, 2010 7.0Rachel's relationship with Jake is pushed to breaking point when her work and personal lives collide. For Rachel, work is a world of pain.
17. S03E17Spark of LifeOctober 12, 2010 7.0Ted returns from with renewed spark from a rejuvenating break, only to find all is not well with his family. Due to work and money pressure
18. S03E18Between the CoversOctober 19, 2010 8.0A wild night in Kings Cross teaches Nathan not to judge a book by its cover. Nathan's journey begins with a surprising revelation - he's en
19. S03E19BreatheOctober 26, 2010 7.0Rachel takes a crash course in remembering to breathe as she juggles a toxic workplace and an estranged boyfriend. Something's got to give..
20. S03E20Perfect BubbleNovember 2, 2010 8.0Certain perfect bubbles in the Rafter world all burst in the most unexpected and confronting ways. Newly unemployed Rachel is seeing the wo
21. S03E21Rest In PeaceNovember 9, 2010 7.0The Rafter family say an emotional farewell to Melissa. Dave is determined to shelve his own battle with depression, but as tensions build,
22. S03E22One Day At A TimeNovember 16, 2010 8.0With Christmas and Ruby's first birthday fast approaching, the Rafter family struggle to get back on track. Dave is struggling with his own

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01What Lies BeneathFebruary 8, 2011 7.0It's been three months since Ben and Nathan left on their road trip around Australia. Bearded and tanned, Ben returns without Nathan and smo
2. S04E02In With The NewFebruary 15, 2011 7.0It's a time for new beginnings as Dave learns the truth about underlying tensions between Ben and the recently returned Nathan and urges his
3. S04E03Careful What You Wish ForFebruary 22, 2011 7.0Rachel wrestles with the potentially relationship-wrecking pitfalls of getting everything you want - particularly when truth is number one o
4. S04E04Other People's EyesMarch 1, 2011 7.0The aftermath of Jake's ill-fated rugby weekend is fully felt as Julie realises how much perception and misperception can affect the lives o
5. S04E05The Taste of FreedomMarch 8, 2011 7.0Nathan examines what it means to be free as he receives potentially upsetting news - his divorce from Sammy is final. The Rafter family hav
6. S04E06Season's bestThe DollhouseMarch 15, 2011 8.0Nathan doesn't have much luck getting attention for his Parts Exchange website, so he makes up some flyers to distribute around the town, wi
7. S04E07Sweet SorrowAugust 23, 2011 8.0Rachel's doubts are intensified as she visits Jake to invite him to her farewell dinner. One thing leads to another and the invitation inevi
8. S04E08The Male Communication HandbookAugust 30, 2011 7.0Dave relishes finally having a relationship with his dad, Tom, despite Julie's reservations about her recently paroled father-in-law. Julie
9. S04E09From Little ThingsSeptember 6, 2011 7.0The comic rivalry between Ted and Tom continues. Ted's convinced Tom isn't looking for work at all, instead sneaking off to spend time with
10. S04E10Big KidsSeptember 13, 2011 7.0Julie finds herself out of her comfort zone when she attends a burlesque dance class with new friend Donna. Dave comes across some lingerie
11. S04E11Swimming in the Gene PoolSeptember 20, 2011 7.0Grace tells her sons Jake and Alex that she's engaged, and both boys are happy for her until they find out that she has never actually divor
12. S04E12You've Got To Have FriendsOctober 4, 2011—Julie's new friendship with Donna is tested when she discovers that Donna suffers from OCD
13. S04E13Tipping PointOctober 11, 2011—Dave leaps at the chance when his successful friend Warney, offers him a shot at the contract for a big office rewiring job. Ben is encourag
14. S04E14Trust IssuesOctober 18, 2011—Ben opens up to Emma about Melissa's death, and the cathartic experience enables him to finally get some closure.
15. S04E15Risky BusinessOctober 25, 2011—Ben initiates a night on the town with the boys, and everyone is impressed by the up-market nightclub who's owner is courting Ben as a poten
16. S04E16Second ChanceFebruary 14, 2012—Everybody is up in arms about Tom's disappearance with the insurance money. Coby is particularly gutted, secretly blaming himself for not be
17. S04E17Small WorldFebruary 14, 2012—Coby is particularly gutted, secretly blaming himself for not being honest with the Rafters about Tom's part in the worksite robberies.
18. S04E18Sign of the TimesFebruary 21, 2012—Dave's increasingly exhausted as the demands of his new job take their toll, and for the first time in his life he forgets his anniversary.
19. S04E19Leap of FaithFebruary 28, 2012—Ted resolves to take a leap of faith and seize life with both hands. But as his best-laid plans are put to waste, is his leap destined to be
20. S04E20Butterfly's WingsMarch 6, 2012—Dave and Julie discover how one inexplicable chain of events can almost end in disaster. Dave is alone with Ruby when he gets a call requiri
21. S04E21SleepwalkingMarch 13, 2012—When Carbo begins sleepwalking due to wedding stress, Ben must truly become the Best Man and save the day - but in the process realises he's
22. S04E22Endings and BeginningsMarch 20, 2012—Ben and Emma are both nervously looking forward to their first date. When Carbo and Retta return from the honeymoon from hell, Ben and Emma

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Answering the CallApril 17, 2012—Julie receives a surprise invitation from the charming editor of a local paper Adam Goodman - an offer that will ultimately send her into un
2. S05E02Great ExpectationsApril 24, 2012—With an expanding business, new premises and a new employee, Dave has high hopes indeed. But it seems what Dave considers chivalry, Frankie
3. S05E03The Power of WordsMay 1, 2012—Its Valentines Day, and matters of the heart are front and centre. Ben and Emma try to dodge the pressure by doing a shift at the Boat Club.
4. S05E04The Things We Do For LoveMay 8, 2012—Oblivious to the knowing smiles of Dave and Jake, Coby finds himself falling for Frankie
5. S05E05Judgement DayMay 15, 2012—When Jake receives a surprise phone call from his estranged father, he is unable to forgive him for abandoning his family
6. S05E06Secret FearsMay 22, 2012—Dave struggles with his secret fear that his relationship with Jake is permanently damaged and that Julie's relationship with Adam might tur
7. S05E07The Great EscapeMay 29, 2012—Ben is being driven quietly crazy by the baby-obsessed Carbo and Retta. Feeling edged out of the world they are creating, Emma suggests that
8. S05E08UnWritten RulesJune 5, 2012—When the rules of relationships are broken, who decides the punishment?
9. S05E09A Kiss Is Just A KissJune 12, 2012—Following an awkward moment, Frankie announces she's going to quit and with a niggling feeling of guilt, Julie tells Dave about Adam's visit
10. S05E10Letting GoJune 19, 2012—Tension remains high in the Rafter house as Julie and Dave struggle to forgive each other. Ted is caught in the middle and is sick of having
11. S05E11The Right TimeJanuary 29, 2013—For Ben, it finally feels like the right time to move on from Mel and start a new chapter with Emma, beginning with the purchase of their co
12. S05E12Life's SurprisesFebruary 5, 2013—Julie thinks about life's surprises after she receives two big ones. Nathan returns back home unannounced and is taken out by the elated fam
13. S05E13Filling the VoidFebruary 12, 2013—Julie tries to find ways to fill the void left by her absent kids, while the calamitous return of Alex sees Jake’s life fuller than ever bef
14. S05E14Bad HabitsFebruary 12, 2013—Dave bets Julie that she can't refrain from giving advice.
15. S05E15Moment Of ClarityFebruary 19, 2013—In light of his ongoing tests, Ted isn't sure whether he should reveal his health concerns to his family. When he suffers a mild stroke he r
16. S05E16DisplacementFebruary 25, 2013—Julie is in denial about Ted's health and Dave carefully voices his concerns but Julie doesn't want to discuss it. Meanwhile, Jake is still
17. S05E17Keeping StepMarch 5, 2013—Julie feels at odds with both Ted and Dave over the severity of Ted's condition - and falling back into step is going to be easier said than
18. S05E18That Heady RushMarch 12, 2013—Frankie is caught up in that heady rush a new relationship brings. She seems to be coping pretty well. But can she contain the tsunami that
19. S05E19Got What It TakesMarch 19, 2013—Dave is determined to take his business to the next level, beginning with his new contract with Duncan. But when Duncan's wandering eye puts
20. S05E20Weathering the StormMarch 26, 2013—Torrential rain and bad luck descends as Jake realises the old adage is true: it never rains but it pours.
21. S05E21Free to ChooseApril 9, 2013—Hours have passed since Coby took off and he's not answering his phone. Dave is feeling privately guilty over having not stopped Coby from l
22. S05E22Rewriting HistoryApril 16, 2013—As Dave and Julie's 30th wedding anniversary approaches, thoughts naturally turn to family and history. But Julie's view of the past is rock

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01High HopesApril 23, 2013—Julie has high hopes as she prepares for Nathan's homecoming - but Ted's worsening condition threatens to burst her bubble.
2. S06E02First Time for EverythingApril 30, 2013—Nathan is working hard to build a solid base for Saskia and Edward in Australia and accepts a job offer despite its obvious shortfalls. Sask
3. S06E03Setting LimitsMay 7, 2013—When new employee Buzz brings his wayward son Jackson onto site, Dave begins to suspect his good nature is being taken advantage of. Meanwhi
4. S06E04Secret Women's BusinessMay 14, 2013—Having found a place to rent, Nathan's done all he can to prepare for his wife and baby's arrival. But when he gets to the airport, all the
5. S06E05Reality ChecksMay 21, 2013—An exhausted Nathan arrives in London looking for Saskia and baby Edward, desperate to find out why his wife never arrived in Sydney as plan
6. S06E06Manning UpMay 28, 2013—Ted continues to drift between present day and his memories of the past, forcing both him and his family to come to terms with their new rea
7. S06E07Taking StockJune 4, 2013—Carbo is happy with where his life is and all he wants for his birthday is a romantic night with Retta - just the two of them.
8. S06E08Damage ControlJune 11, 2013—Dave's enduring belief that nothing is beyond repair is put to the test when a crisis envelops the Rafter family. Frankie visits Coby in pri
9. S06E09Role ReversalsJune 18, 2013—Ted is forced to acknowledge that he's becoming a danger to himself and others.
10. S06E10Head vs HeartJune 25, 2013—It's a matter of head versus heart as Julie and Dave wrestle with their decision to sell their beloved family home.
11. S06E11Centre of the UniverseJuly 2, 2013—Friends and family gather to say farewell to everyone's favourite family. But before they say goodbye, some familiar faces reappear and the
12. S06E12Packing Up the RaftersJuly 2, 2013—The Rafters begin the emotional task of packing up their beloved family home. But is moving into a small, unappealing rental townhouse their

Season 6 ranked & reviewed