Packed to the Rafters 2008
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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"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.
Should you watch it?
“An Australian family navigates work, life and social issues with humor.”
- Engaging family dynamics
- Blend of humor and serious topics
- Logie‑award‑winning Australian series
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Aug 26, 2008
- E2 Playing a Googly Sep 2, 2008
- E3 She Ain't Heavy Sep 9, 2008
- E4 How Did We Get Here? Sep 16, 2008
- E5 Lines of Communication Sep 23, 2008
- E6 Facing Demons Sep 30, 2008
- E7 Self Made Man Oct 7, 2008
- E8 Taking the Lead Oct 14, 2008
- E9 Suburban Boy Oct 21, 2008
- E10 All in the Planning Oct 28, 2008
- E11 Away From It All Nov 4, 2008
- E12 Removing the Block Nov 11, 2008
- E13 Smile Through the Pain Nov 18, 2008
- E14 A Mother's Radar Nov 25, 2008
- E15 Natural Justice Feb 3, 2009
- E16 Having It All Feb 10, 2009
- E17 Changes Feb 17, 2009
- E18 House of Cards Feb 24, 2009
- E19 Over the Moon Mar 3, 2009
- E20 Losing the Touch Mar 10, 2009
- E21 What a Difference a Year Makes Mar 17, 2009
- E22 Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone Mar 24, 2009
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Look into My Eyes Jun 30, 2009
- E2 Dodging the Issue Jul 7, 2009
- E3 Living by the List Jul 14, 2009
- E4 Glittering Prizes Jul 21, 2009
- E5 Brave New World Jul 28, 2009
- E6 Little Arrows Aug 4, 2009
- E7 Belonging Aug 11, 2009
- E8 What's in a Name? Aug 18, 2009
- E9 Naked Visions Aug 25, 2009
- E10 Ready to Catch You Sep 1, 2009
- E11 Power Play Sep 8, 2009
- E12 Out of Left Field Sep 15, 2009
- E13 Blurring the Lines Sep 22, 2009
- E14 First Instinct Sep 29, 2009
- E15 It's My Party Oct 6, 2009
- E16 Mr Fix-It Oct 13, 2009
- E17 Putting the House in Order Oct 20, 2009
- E18 Space Junk Oct 27, 2009
- E19 A Small, Traditional Affair Nov 3, 2009
- E20 Only a Heartbeat Away Nov 10, 2009
- E21 Unlimited Options Nov 17, 2009
- E22 Nativity Play Nov 24, 2009
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Blank Page Jun 29, 2010
- E2 Saturday Night, Sunday Morning Jun 29, 2010
- E3 To Tell Or Not To Tell Jul 6, 2010
- E4 A Good Husband Jul 13, 2010
- E5 The Invisible Man Jul 20, 2010
- E6 Home Matters Jul 27, 2010
- E7 Simple Needs Aug 3, 2010
- E8 Rites of Passage Aug 10, 2010
- E9 The Price of Parenthood Aug 17, 2010
- E10 Out of the Comfort Zone Aug 24, 2010
- E11 Lessons in Happiness Aug 31, 2010
- E12 Moments of Truth Sep 7, 2010
- E13 Live and Let Live Sep 14, 2010
- E14 Know Yourself Sep 21, 2010
- E15 Don't Go There ! Sep 28, 2010
- E16 When Worlds Collide Oct 4, 2010
- E17 Spark of Life Oct 12, 2010
- E18 Between the Covers Oct 19, 2010
- E19 Breathe Oct 26, 2010
- E20 Perfect Bubble Nov 2, 2010
- E21 Rest In Peace Nov 9, 2010
- E22 One Day At A Time Nov 16, 2010
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 What Lies Beneath Feb 8, 2011
- E2 In With The New Feb 15, 2011
- E3 Careful What You Wish For Feb 22, 2011
- E4 Other People's Eyes Mar 1, 2011
- E5 The Taste of Freedom Mar 8, 2011
- E6 The Dollhouse Mar 15, 2011
- E7 Sweet Sorrow Aug 23, 2011
- E8 The Male Communication Handbook Aug 30, 2011
- E9 From Little Things Sep 6, 2011
- E10 Big Kids Sep 13, 2011
- E11 Swimming in the Gene Pool Sep 20, 2011
- E12 You've Got To Have Friends Oct 4, 2011
- E13 Tipping Point Oct 11, 2011
- E14 Trust Issues Oct 18, 2011
- E15 Risky Business Oct 25, 2011
- E16 Second Chance Feb 14, 2012
- E17 Small World Feb 14, 2012
- E18 Sign of the Times Feb 21, 2012
- E19 Leap of Faith Feb 28, 2012
- E20 Butterfly's Wings Mar 6, 2012
- E21 Sleepwalking Mar 13, 2012
- E22 Endings and Beginnings Mar 20, 2012
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Answering the Call Apr 17, 2012
- E2 Great Expectations Apr 24, 2012
- E3 The Power of Words May 1, 2012
- E4 The Things We Do For Love May 8, 2012
- E5 Judgement Day May 15, 2012
- E6 Secret Fears May 22, 2012
- E7 The Great Escape May 29, 2012
- E8 UnWritten Rules Jun 5, 2012
- E9 A Kiss Is Just A Kiss Jun 12, 2012
- E10 Letting Go Jun 19, 2012
- E11 The Right Time Jan 29, 2013
- E12 Life's Surprises Feb 5, 2013
- E13 Filling the Void Feb 12, 2013
- E14 Bad Habits Feb 12, 2013
- E15 Moment Of Clarity Feb 19, 2013
- E16 Displacement Feb 25, 2013
- E17 Keeping Step Mar 5, 2013
- E18 That Heady Rush Mar 12, 2013
- E19 Got What It Takes Mar 19, 2013
- E20 Weathering the Storm Mar 26, 2013
- E21 Free to Choose Apr 9, 2013
- E22 Rewriting History Apr 16, 2013
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.