Packed to the Rafters (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2008, Packed to the Rafters is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Packed to the Rafters is an Australian family-oriented television series which premiered on the Seven Network on Tuesday 26 August 2008 at 8:30 pm. The show has continued on Tuesdays in this timeslot for its entire run. The drama series features a mix of lighthearted comedy woven through the plot. It revolves around the Rafter family facing work pressures and life issues, whilst also tackling serious social issues. The Logie award winning series was the highest rating to screen on the Seven Network in 2008, and the show has consistently been among the top 5 shows of the year throughout its run in Australia. It was announced in TV Week 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 2 July 2013, which saw the return of Hugh Sheridan, Jessica Marais, Ryan Corr, Jessica McNamee and James Stewart. Rebecca Gibney said, "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. We can say season six winds up an aspect of the Rafter family and there is a sense of finality to it."
Who’s in it. Packed to the Rafters stars Rebecca Gibney as Julie Rafter, Michael Caton as Ted Taylor, Erik Thomson as Dave Rafter and Zoe Ventoura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Packed to the Rafters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Packed to the Rafters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Packed to the Rafters tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Packed to the Rafters (2008)?
- In US, Packed to the Rafters is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Packed to the Rafters worth watching?
- Packed to the Rafters holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Packed to the Rafters?
- Packed to the Rafters stars Rebecca Gibney, Michael Caton, Erik Thomson, Zoe Ventoura and Angus McLaren.
- When was Packed to the Rafters released?
- Packed to the Rafters was released in 2008.