Packed to the Rafters 2008
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- August 26, 2008
- Last Aired
- July 2, 2013
- Format
- 6 seasons · 122 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~122 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E19 "A Small, Traditional Affair" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Bevan Lee
- Network
- Seven Network
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 9 votes DramaComedy 6 seasons · 122 eps Ended
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What is Packed to the Rafters?
"Packed to the Rafters" is an Australian family-oriented television series that premiered on the Seven Network. The show has continued to air on Tuesdays in the same timeslot throughout its run.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 122
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 26, 2008
- Last aired
- Jul 2, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- Seven Network
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 9 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 122 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Seven Network
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"Packed to the Rafters" is an Australian family-oriented television series that premiered on the Seven Network. The show has continued to air on Tuesdays in the same timeslot throughout its run. It features a mix of lighthearted comedy and drama, focusing on the Rafter family's experiences with work pressures and life issues. The series also tackles serious social issues. The show has received recognition, including a Logie award, and it was the highest rating program on the Seven Network in a particular year. Additionally, "Packed to the Rafters" has consistently been among the top 5 shows of the year throughout its run.
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Should you watch it?
“An Australian family navigates work, life and social issues with humor.”
Reasons to watch
- Engaging family dynamics
- Blend of humor and serious topics
- Logie‑award‑winning Australian series
Keep in mind
- Appeals mainly to viewers who enjoy family‑centric stories
- May feel episodic for fans of high‑concept plots
Watch it if you enjoy heartfelt family stories that balance comedy with real‑life challenges.
The series is family‑friendly, featuring mild adult themes presented in a lighthearted manner.
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Cast
Zoe Ventoura
Jessica McNamee
Sammy Rafter
Caroline Brazier
Jessica Marais
Rachel Rafter
Merridy Eastman
Donna Mackey
George Houvardas
Nick 'Carbo' Karandonis
Rebecca Gibney
Julie Rafter
Michael Caton
Ted Taylor
Erik Thomson
Dave Rafter
Angus McLaren
Nathan Rafter
Hugh Sheridan
Ben Rafter
James Stewart
Jake Barton
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Aug 26, 2008
- E2 Playing a Googly Core Sep 2, 2008
- E3 She Ain't Heavy Core Sep 9, 2008
- E4 How Did We Get Here? Core Sep 16, 2008
- E5 Lines of Communication Core Sep 23, 2008
- E6 Facing Demons Core Sep 30, 2008
- E7 Self Made Man Core Oct 7, 2008
- E8 Taking the Lead Core Oct 14, 2008
- E9 Suburban Boy Core Oct 21, 2008
- E10 All in the Planning Core Oct 28, 2008
- E11 Away From It All Core Nov 4, 2008
- E12 Removing the Block Core Nov 11, 2008
- E13 Smile Through the Pain Core Nov 18, 2008
- E14 A Mother's Radar Core Nov 25, 2008
- E15 Natural Justice Core Feb 3, 2009
- E16 Having It All Core Feb 10, 2009
- E17 Changes Core Feb 17, 2009
- E18 House of Cards Core Feb 24, 2009
- E19 Over the Moon Core Mar 3, 2009
- E20 Losing the Touch Core Mar 10, 2009
- E21 What a Difference a Year Makes Mytharc Mar 17, 2009
- E22 Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone Mytharc Mar 24, 2009
Season 2 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Look into My Eyes Mytharc Jun 30, 2009
- E2 Dodging the Issue Core Jul 7, 2009
- E3 Living by the List Core Jul 14, 2009
- E4 Glittering Prizes Core Jul 21, 2009
- E5 Brave New World Core Jul 28, 2009
- E6 Little Arrows Core Aug 4, 2009
- E7 Belonging Core Aug 11, 2009
- E8 What's in a Name? Mytharc Aug 18, 2009
- E9 Naked Visions Mytharc Aug 25, 2009
- E10 Ready to Catch You Core Sep 1, 2009
- E11 Power Play Core Sep 8, 2009
- E12 Out of Left Field Core Sep 15, 2009
- E13 Blurring the Lines Core Sep 22, 2009
- E14 First Instinct Mytharc Sep 29, 2009
- E15 It's My Party Core Oct 6, 2009
- E16 Mr Fix-It Core Oct 13, 2009
- E17 Putting the House in Order Core Oct 20, 2009
- E18 Space Junk Core Oct 27, 2009
- E19 A Small, Traditional Affair Core Nov 3, 2009
- E20 Only a Heartbeat Away Core Nov 10, 2009
- E21 Unlimited Options Mytharc Nov 17, 2009
- E22 Nativity Play Mytharc Nov 24, 2009
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Blank Page Mytharc Jun 29, 2010
- E2 Saturday Night, Sunday Morning Core Jun 29, 2010
- E3 To Tell Or Not To Tell Core Jul 6, 2010
- E4 A Good Husband Core Jul 13, 2010
- E5 The Invisible Man Mytharc Jul 20, 2010
- E6 Home Matters Core Jul 27, 2010
- E7 Simple Needs Mytharc Aug 3, 2010
- E8 Rites of Passage Core Aug 10, 2010
- E9 The Price of Parenthood Core Aug 17, 2010
- E10 Out of the Comfort Zone Mytharc Aug 24, 2010
- E11 Lessons in Happiness Core Aug 31, 2010
- E12 Moments of Truth Core Sep 7, 2010
- E13 Live and Let Live Core Sep 14, 2010
- E14 Know Yourself Core Sep 21, 2010
- E15 Don't Go There ! Core Sep 28, 2010
- E16 When Worlds Collide Core Oct 4, 2010
- E17 Spark of Life Core Oct 12, 2010
- E18 Between the Covers Core Oct 19, 2010
- E19 Breathe Mytharc Oct 26, 2010
- E20 Perfect Bubble Core Nov 2, 2010
- E21 Rest In Peace Mytharc Nov 9, 2010
- E22 One Day At A Time Mytharc Nov 16, 2010
Season 4 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 What Lies Beneath Mytharc Feb 8, 2011
- E2 In With The New Core Feb 15, 2011
- E3 Careful What You Wish For Mytharc Feb 22, 2011
- E4 Other People's Eyes Mytharc Mar 1, 2011
- E5 The Taste of Freedom Core Mar 8, 2011
- E6 The Dollhouse Core Mar 15, 2011
- E7 Sweet Sorrow Core Aug 23, 2011
- E8 The Male Communication Handbook Core Aug 30, 2011
- E9 From Little Things Core Sep 6, 2011
- E10 Big Kids Core Sep 13, 2011
- E11 Swimming in the Gene Pool Core Sep 20, 2011
- E12 You've Got To Have Friends Core Oct 4, 2011
- E13 Tipping Point Core Oct 11, 2011
- E14 Trust Issues Core Oct 18, 2011
- E15 Risky Business Core Oct 25, 2011
- E16 Second Chance Core Feb 14, 2012
- E17 Small World Core Feb 14, 2012
- E18 Sign of the Times Core Feb 21, 2012
- E19 Leap of Faith Core Feb 28, 2012
- E20 Butterfly's Wings Core Mar 6, 2012
- E21 Sleepwalking Mytharc Mar 13, 2012
- E22 Endings and Beginnings Mytharc Mar 20, 2012
Season 5 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Answering the Call Mytharc Apr 17, 2012
- E2 Great Expectations Core Apr 24, 2012
- E3 The Power of Words Core May 1, 2012
- E4 The Things We Do For Love Core May 8, 2012
- E5 Judgement Day Core May 15, 2012
- E6 Secret Fears Core May 22, 2012
- E7 The Great Escape Core May 29, 2012
- E8 UnWritten Rules Core Jun 5, 2012
- E9 A Kiss Is Just A Kiss Core Jun 12, 2012
- E10 Letting Go Core Jun 19, 2012
- E11 The Right Time Core Jan 29, 2013
- E12 Life's Surprises Core Feb 5, 2013
- E13 Filling the Void Core Feb 12, 2013
- E14 Bad Habits Core Feb 12, 2013
- E15 Moment Of Clarity Core Feb 19, 2013
- E16 Displacement Core Feb 25, 2013
- E17 Keeping Step Core Mar 5, 2013
- E18 That Heady Rush Core Mar 12, 2013
- E19 Got What It Takes Core Mar 19, 2013
- E20 Weathering the Storm Core Mar 26, 2013
- E21 Free to Choose Mytharc Apr 9, 2013
- E22 Rewriting History Mytharc Apr 16, 2013
Season 6 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 High Hopes Mytharc Apr 23, 2013
- E2 First Time for Everything Core Apr 30, 2013
- E3 Setting Limits Core May 7, 2013
- E4 Secret Women's Business Core May 14, 2013
- E5 Reality Checks Core May 21, 2013
- E6 Manning Up Core May 28, 2013
- E7 Taking Stock Core Jun 4, 2013
- E8 Damage Control Core Jun 11, 2013
- E9 Role Reversals Core Jun 18, 2013
- E10 Head vs Heart Core Jun 25, 2013
- E11 Centre of the Universe Mytharc Jul 2, 2013
- E12 Packing Up the Rafters Mytharc Jul 2, 2013
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Frequently asked questions
When did Packed to the Rafters first premiere?
It premiered on the Seven Network on Tuesday 26 August 2008.
What genre best describes the show?
It is a family‑oriented comedy‑drama series.
Which network aired the series?
The show aired on Australia’s Seven Network.
Does the series address serious topics?
Yes, it tackles serious social issues alongside lighthearted comedy.
Has the series received any awards?
It is a Logie award‑winning series and was the highest‑rating show on Seven in 2008.
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