Packed to the Rafters

“Packed to the Rafters” is an Australian TV series centered on family life, which debuted on the Seven Network on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at 8:30 pm. The show maintained this Tuesday evening slot throughout its entire run. This drama series blends lighthearted comedy with its narrative, focusing on the Rafter family as they navigate work-related stress and personal challenges, while also addressing significant social issues. The series, which won a Logie award, was the highest-rated program on the Seven Network in 2008 and consistently ranked among the top five shows in Australia each year it aired.

TV Week announced that the sixth season would be the final one, with Hugh Sheridan expressing, “It’s emotional letting go of Rafters – for all of us. It was such an amazing chapter in Aussie TV. I’m really proud we all came back together to send it off.” The two-hour series finale aired on July 2, 2013, featuring the return of Hugh Sheridan, Jessica Marais, Ryan Corr, Jessica McNamee, and James Stewart. Rebecca Gibney remarked, “The cast, writers, and producers always aimed to keep Rafters as one of the most-watched shows on TV. If we ever felt like we were losing too many cast members, we needed to end it on a high note. We can say season six concludes a chapter of the Rafter family with a sense of finality.”