Packed To The Rafters

Julie recovers in hospital after the birth of baby Ruby, reflecting on how simple her life is at the moment, while her adult children juggle the complexities of theirs. Meanwhile, Dave joins the modern world of Facebook and Carbo becomes a YouTube sensation.

Julie's confidence as a mum takes a beating. Newly single Nathan hits the town with Carbo, and Ben can't help feeling on the outer. And Jake's confronted by the dating scene too when his mum begins seeing someone.

Dave's dilemma over whether to reveal that his birth-father is alive leads to a road trip to meet his mysterious other family.

Love is in the air for the Rafters with Ben plagued with unexpected doubts about his ability in the bedroom and a miscommunication between Dave and Julie sends her into a frenzy of frustration. Guest starring Grant Dodwell.

Ted struggles with feelings of worthlessness when returning from a movie with Chel; they are attacked by a teenage gang of girls. Ashamed he couldn't protect Chel, and feeling marginalised by the world, Ted begins to retreat into himself.

Rachel's dream of moving in with Jake is thrown into jeopardy by the unexpected return of Alex. Meanwhile, Nathan learns a lesson in life when he helps Chel with her taxes. And fresh off the back of a disastrous date, Carbo finally meets his real internet lover. Guest starring Grant Dodwell.

The Rafters must deal with crushing news when Julie is forced to shift her focus from baby Ruby to include the more complex needs of the other members of her family. Meanwhile, Rachel struggles with deep-buried jealousy towards baby Ruby and Carbo attempts to discourage his teenage stalker.

Nathan is forced to question his motives for wanting to donate a kidney, triggering a crisis of confidence. Will he be able to put his demons to rest and in doing so, save Chel's life?

After disturbing an intruder, a trap is set to catch the culprit. Meanwhile, Rachel is shocked by Jake and Alex's domestic standards. Guest starring John Howard.

Ben is forced to step outside his comfort zone when a moral stand clashes with workplace politics. Meanwhile, Julie steps out of her comfort zone too by joining a local mother's group.

Rachel rides the ups and downs of happiness, struggling to find it in the frenetic pace of life. But will her choices have future repercussions for her relationship with her family and Jake?

Nathan faces a life-changing moment of truth - the operation to donate a kidney to beloved grandmother Chel. Meanwhile, Carbo's "twitching" date with Solar Panel agent Amy doesn't seem to go as planned.

A possum has taken up residence in the Rafter roof, keeping the family up at night. Julie finds her intolerance towards the unwanted guest increases in direct response to her sleep deprivation. Meanwhile, Nathan and Chel are both enjoying a new lease of life. And Carbo is thrilled about his date with Erin. Guest starring John Howard and Amy Matthews.

Dave struggles with unfamiliar emotions that threaten to engulf the easy-going father and husband he has always been. Meanwhile, Rachel's new job proves frustrating when scheduled meetings don't go ahead as planned and she starts to wonder who her friends are.

When Melissa feels queasy during dinner, Ben immediately assumes she is pregnant and is beside himself with excitement. Next door there's little rest and relaxation for Dave who is working extra long hours, saving up for a holiday to Fiji. But his plans cop a setback when an unexpected tax bill lobs on the doorstep.

For Rachel, work is a world of pain. Colleague Liam is undercutting her at every turn and Rachel doesn't know how to counter it. Also, Dave's money and work woes are stressing him out, so Julie offers to help the business by doing accounts, freeing up Nathan. But busy Julie has a lot on her mind - especially when Ruby decides to stop breastfeeding. Guest starring Zoe Carides.

Julie and Dave are snapping at each other so she seeks respite in light conversation with Hamish, a friend from mothers' group. Concerned by Julie's fond talk of Hamish and Dave's solitary midnight visits to his shed, Ted reminds Dave not to forget the important things. Dave acts on Ted's advice, so he and Julie set off for a much-needed afternoon together. But their time together is cut short.

A wild night in Kings Cross teaches Nathan not to judge a book by its cover. Meanwhile, Carbo is making big plans for his proposal to Retta, but Ben is determined to intervene. And Rachel's deal with Liam to stop playing games and join forces seems to be working, even if their pitch ideas for a sports drink aren't.

Rachel's world continues to crumble as she endeavours to juggle her demanding job and problems with Jake. And as Nathan finds a way to help Coby, he reveals some of his deeply guarded past.

Newly unemployed Rachel is seeing the world in a new light, but first what she'd love more than anything is a holiday with Jake. Also, while still resisting any suggestion of depression, Dave throws himself into normality, suggesting a Rafter family dinner but later explodes with anger. Meanwhile, Ben is even more determined to start a family with his wife Melissa.

Julie and Dave struggle to help their family rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the devastating tragedy as additional support comes from unlikely quarters. Meanwhile, Coby is again confronted by his past and Chel returns to be on hand in her beloved new family's hour of need.

Although Dave continues to struggle with personal demons, his attempts to reconcile with his family seem promising. However, with Julie suggesting he attend therapy sessions and Christmas just around the corner, will the pressure be too much for Dave to handle?