Season 3
Packed to the Rafters is an Australian comedy-drama television series created by Bevan Lee which features a mix of lighthearted comedy woven through the plot and revolves around the Rafter family facing work pressures and life issues, whilst also tackling serious social issues.
The series premiered in Australia on the Seven Network on 26 August, 2008.
Packed to the Rafters premiered in South Africa on DStv's Sony Entertainment Television (SONY) channel on Tuesday 30 June 2009, at 20h30. See "Seasons" below for seasonal broadcast dates and times.
Season 3 premiered on SONY on Tuesday 3 May 2011, at 20h30. New episodes broadcast weekly. There are 22 episodes in the third season.
Season 3
In the Season 3 premiere: Julie recovers in hospital after the birth of baby Ruby, ruminating on how life is like a blank page at birth, while her adult children experience how blotted that page can become.
Learning that Sammy has left him and determined to salvage his marriage, Nathan tries to track her down, only to discover she seems to have left for London.
All fired-up to jump on a plane, he’s finally dissuaded by the arrival of Trish returning Sammy’s wedding rings.
Trying to salvage something from the wreckage, Nathan starts decorating his room as a nursery, and announces his intention to move next door to make a new start.
Jake has another fit but he and supportive Rachel must wait for a third before epilepsy is confirmed.
Dave joins the modern world of Facebook and Carbo becomes a YouTube sensation with his cheeky wa-wa-wincha thumbs-up.
Seasons
Series exclusive to SONY
Season 1 (22 episodes)
Premiere: 30 June 2009 | Finale: 24 November 2009 | Tuesdays, 20h30
Season 2 (22 episodes)
Premiere: 21 September 2010 | Finale: 15 February 2011 | Tuesdays, 20h30
Season 3 (22 episodes)
Premiere: 3 May 2011 | Finale: 27 September 2011 | Tuesdays, 20h30
Season 4 (22 episodes)
Premiere: 29 March 2012 | Finale: 23 August 2012 | Thursdays, 20h30
Season 5 (22 episodes)
Premiere: 1 May 2013 | Finale: 10 July 2013 | Wednesdays, 15h35 (double bill)