Season 1 (2008)

Pilot
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August 26, 2008

Happily married couple, Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when Ben, their last child, finally decides to leave home. After r...Read more

Playing a Googly
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September 2, 2008

An unemployed Dave struggles to regain his manhood and position in the family, landing himself in hospital. When life keeps bowli...Read more

She Ain't Heavy
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September 9, 2008

Rachel's growing alcohol dependence sends her family over the edge. Her careless actions could spell the end for one of them. Jul...Read more

How Did We Get Here?
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September 16, 2008

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...Read more

Lines of Communication
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September 23, 2008

Ben finds himself in uncomfortable possession of a devastating secret which could blow his family apart, and with Dave's freelance...Read more

Facing Demons
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September 30, 2008

Rachel faces up to her shameful past. In flashbacks, she tells how she met, fell in love and eventually left Daniel, the man respo...Read more

Self Made Man
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October 7, 2008

Nathan'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 ...Read more

Taking the Lead
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October 14, 2008

Ben's world is turned upside down after a drunken one-night stand. Dave must face up to the secrets of his past while Carbo strike...Read more

Suburban Boy
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October 21, 2008

Dave reconnects with his foster brother, '80s rock star Steve Wilson, leading to an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile, after a risk...Read more

All in the Planning
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October 28, 2008

Rachel is faced with a terrible decision. Ben gets the wrong idea when he stumbles upon a secret in Melissa's handbag. Sammy is of...Read more

Away From It All
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November 4, 2008

Julie forces her dispirited family to the beach for a restorative weekend away — leading to everyone feeling restored but Julie he...Read more

Removing the Block
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November 11, 2008

Ted steps back into the weird and wonderful world of dating. His journey begins when, encouraged by Louise's letter to the future,...Read more

Smile Through the Pain
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November 18, 2008

Dave reluctantly bonds with Warney and discovers the beginnings of a surprising friendship. Meanwhile, Julie cramps Rachel's style...Read more

A Mother's Radar
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November 25, 2008

Following on from last weeks adventure in the car, Sammy and Nathan decide to organise some time for themselves with a romantic re...Read more

Natural Justice
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February 3, 2009

Being 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, ...Read more

Having It All
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February 10, 2009

This week sees Rachel still trying to find her life's path. With much direction and focus she starts a new chapter in her life. Me...Read more

Changes
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February 17, 2009

Dads and their daughters have a very special relationship. In fact, most Dad's like to think that their precious daughters are "Da...Read more

House of Cards
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February 24, 2009

What 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 ...Read more

Over the Moon
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March 3, 2009

This 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. Wit...Read more

Losing the Touch
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March 10, 2009

"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 menopau...Read more

What a Difference a Year Makes
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March 17, 2009

What a difference a year makes! It has been a year in TV land according to the Packed to the Rafters show, and therefore two speci...Read more

Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone
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March 24, 2009

Last week saw a huge surprise bestowed on Dave and Julie. With three grown up kids, and the youngest being born 21 years ago, just...Read more