- List of Packed to the Rafters episodes
The following is a list of episodes for the
Australian television programme, "Packed to the Rafters ":Season 1 (2008)
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Title = Pilot
OriginalAirDate =26 August 2008
EpisodeNumber = 1
ShortSummary = It had to happen. With their nest finally empty, Dave and Julie Rafter were looking forward to a comfortable, child-free middle age. However, their three kids think being with their parents is a lot more comfortable than being out on their own, and they're returning with the same sure instinct of homing pigeons. Guest Stars:
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Title = Playing A Googly
OriginalAirDate =2 September 2008
EpisodeNumber = 2
ShortSummary = An unemployed Dave struggles to regain his manhood and position in the family, landing himself in hospital. When life keeps bowling Dave a series of problematic googlies, the question becomes: how will he play them? An overprotective Dave breaks a promise to his daughter and is brutally attacked. Rachel struggles with the aftermath of leaving her abusive boyfriend Daniel — and her own secret turmoil. Narrated by Dave, this episode focuses on Dave dealing with the reality of sudden employment and a house that has been unexpectedly inundated with family members — each bringing with them a dark secret. He processes it all through a cricketing metaphor — that of the googly — that devious curve-ball that life can throw at you, catching you off-guard.Guest Stars:
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Title = She Ain't Heavy
OriginalAirDate =9 September 2008
EpisodeNumber = 3
ShortSummary = Narrated by Ben Rafter, this episode deals with many themes including alcohol abuse, independence and responsibility. Julie and Dave look on as they see their daughter, Rachel being consumed by alcoholism and the effects that it is having on their family. To try and get everyone together, Julie puts on a family barbecue but tensions erupt and puts a strain on Julie and Dave as they struggle to deal with the family's dark secrets.Guest Stars:
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Title = How Did We Get Here?
OriginalAirDate =16 September 2008
EpisodeNumber = 4
ShortSummary = Sammy 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 leaves Nathan no option but to count on the family he's always taken for granted.Guest Stars:
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Title = Lines Of Communication
OriginalAirDate =23 September 2008
EpisodeNumber = 5
ShortSummary = This episode explores the financial complications of the Rafter family. Dave's freelance working career does not begin well at all and fails to take off. This has Julie feeling the financial strain of her family coming back to live with her and Dave. Julie makes some tough decisions which tests the strength of her marriage and she tells Dave a white lie which she later regrets terribly. As Dave struggles to find work, he decides to buy a new van without telling Julie and tempers in the Rafter household flare. All this while Ben keeps mum on a very uncomfortable secret that has the potential to blow his family apart.Guest Stars:
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Title = Facing Demons
OriginalAirDate =30 September 2008
EpisodeNumber = 6
ShortSummary = This episode is told from the perspective of Rachel, the eldest child of the Rafter family. In a series of flashbacks we learn how she met, fell in love with and consequently left Daniel. This episode also explores the aftermath of Rachel and Daniel's sex video scandal and the effect that is has on the whole Rafter family. And in amongst all this, Ted decides to move back home, but it is not long before Julie realises he may be hiding something. Guest Stars:
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