7.5IMDb2.8K votes
7.7TMDBPacked to the Rafters is an Australian family-oriented television series that premiered on the Seven Network on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at 8:30 PM. The show has continued to air on Tuesdays in this timeslot for its entire run. This drama series features a blend of lighthearted comedy woven throughout the plot. It revolves around the Rafter family as they navigate work pressures and life challenges, while also addressing serious social issues. The Logie award-winning series was the highest-rated show on the Seven Network in 2008, and it has consistently ranked among the top 5 shows of the year during its run in Australia. TV Week announced that the sixth season of Packed to the Rafters would be the last, with Hugh Sheridan stating: "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 of Rafters 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 have always said that we wanted 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 wraps up an aspect of the Rafter family and there is a sense of finality to it."
About the Series
- Creators
- Bevan Lee
