Packed to the Rafters
TV Show · Comedy · Drama

Dave and Julie Rafter deal with the problems of their children, just as they start to believe that they can finally settle down into a quiet life.

2008 · 42m
Starring Rebecca Gibney, Jessica Marais, Erik Thomson

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pilot
    Episode one is narrated from the point of view of Julie, one of two lynchpins of the Rafter family. The episode is focused around the 25th wedding anniversary of Julie and Dave, as their last child moves out and they look forward to a new life together, as empty-nesters.
    42m
  • EPISODE 2
    Playing a Googly
    Narrated from the perspective of the Rafters’ middle son, Ben, the episode focuses on the dramatic and comic repercussions of his move next door to live with his best made Carbo, the shift in household dynamics as their new house-mate nurse Melissa joins them there, and the on-going tensions for Julie and Dave of having back under their roof their daughter Rachel, son Nathan and his new wife Sammy, and Julie’s father Ted – all dealing with problems of their own.
    43m
  • EPISODE 3
    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.
    42m
  • EPISODE 4
    How Did We Get Here
    Narrated from the perspective of Nathan Rafter, the episode gives an insight into the workings of his personality, his softer, more fun side, his devotion to his new wife Sammy, the history of their relationship.
    42m
  • EPISODE 5
    Lines of Communication
    Julie Rafter takes up the baton of narration in an episode which turns the microscope on the ways in which – sometimes out of an exaggerated sense of protectiveness of your partner’s feelings – the lines of communication normally open between a strongly-bonded couple can shut down in difficult circumstances and lead to eruptions of tension and fear.
    42m
  • EPISODE 6
    Facing Demons
    Narrated from the perspective of Rachel, the episode focuses on the aftermath of her sex video being emailed around, when Rachel discovers that Ted has decided to move out of the Rafter house due to having seen the sordid video.
    41m

Related

Cast & Crew

  • Rebecca Gibney
    Julie Rafter
  • Jessica Marais
    Rachel Rafter
  • Erik Thomson
    Actor
  • Michael Caton
    Actor
  • Hugh Sheridan
    Actor
  • George Houvardas
    Actor
  • A‌M
    Angus McLaren
    Actor
  • Jessica McNamee
    Sammy Rafter
  • Zoe Ventoura
    Mel Bannon
  • Ryan Corr
    Coby Jennings
  • Brooke Satchwell
    Frankie Calasso

About

Packed to the Rafters

Comedy

Dave and Julie Rafter deal with the problems of their children, just as they start to believe that they can finally settle down into a quiet life.

Information

Studio
Seven Network
Released
2008
Rated
14+
Region of Origin
Australia
© 2008 Seven Network. All Rights Reserved.

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