Season 4 poster

Season 4

(2011)

Overview

The fourth season of Packed to the Rafters, an Australian drama television series, began on 8 February 2011 on the Seven Network. The season concluded on 20 March 2012 after 22 episodes. Season four traces the family's fortunes as they attempt to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Melissa's death. Strong family bonds ensure that traumatised Ben receives warm support as he takes his first steps back into the work-force. Slowly he learns to smile again, embracing a newfound interest in gard…

Cast

Jessica Marais as Rachel Rafter
Jessica Marais

as Rachel Rafter

Jessica McNamee as Sammy Rafter
Jessica McNamee

as Sammy Rafter

Merridy Eastman as Donna Mackey
Merridy Eastman

as Donna Mackey

Episodes

What Lies Beneath poster

What Lies Beneath 7.0

February 8, 2011

It's been three months since Ben and Nathan left on their road trip around Australia. Bearded and tanned, Ben returns w…

In With The New poster

In With The New 7.0

February 15, 2011

It's a time for new beginnings as Dave learns the truth about underlying tensions between Ben and the recently returned…

Careful What You Wish For poster

Careful What You Wish For 7.0

February 22, 2011

Rachel wrestles with the potentially relationship-wrecking pitfalls of getting everything you want - particularly when …

Other People's Eyes poster

Other People's Eyes 7.0

March 1, 2011

The aftermath of Jake's ill-fated rugby weekend is fully felt as Julie realises how much perception and misperception c…

The Taste of Freedom poster

The Taste of Freedom 7.0

March 8, 2011

Nathan examines what it means to be free as he receives potentially upsetting news - his divorce from Sammy is final. …

The Dollhouse poster

The Dollhouse 8.0

March 15, 2011

Nathan doesn't have much luck getting attention for his Parts Exchange website, so he makes up some flyers to distribut…

Sweet Sorrow poster

Sweet Sorrow 8.0

August 23, 2011

Rachel's doubts are intensified as she visits Jake to invite him to her farewell dinner. One thing leads to another and…

The Male Communication Handbook poster

The Male Communication Handbook 7.0

August 30, 2011

Dave relishes finally having a relationship with his dad, Tom, despite Julie's reservations about her recently paroled …

From Little Things poster

From Little Things 7.0

September 6, 2011

The comic rivalry between Ted and Tom continues. Ted's convinced Tom isn't looking for work at all, instead sneaking of…

Big Kids poster

Big Kids 7.0

September 13, 2011

Julie finds herself out of her comfort zone when she attends a burlesque dance class with new friend Donna. Dave comes …

Swimming in the Gene Pool poster

Swimming in the Gene Pool 7.0

September 20, 2011

Grace tells her sons Jake and Alex that she's engaged, and both boys are happy for her until they find out that she has…

You've Got To Have Friends poster

You've Got To Have Friends 0.0

October 4, 2011

Julie's new friendship with Donna is tested when she discovers that Donna suffers from OCD

Tipping Point poster

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October 11, 2011

Dave leaps at the chance when his successful friend Warney, offers him a shot at the contract for a big office rewiring…

Trust Issues poster

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October 18, 2011

Ben opens up to Emma about Melissa's death, and the cathartic experience enables him to finally get some closure.

Risky Business poster

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October 25, 2011

Ben initiates a night on the town with the boys, and everyone is impressed by the up-market nightclub who's owner is co…

Second Chance poster

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February 14, 2012

Everybody is up in arms about Tom's disappearance with the insurance money. Coby is particularly gutted, secretly blami…

Small World poster

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February 14, 2012

Coby is particularly gutted, secretly blaming himself for not being honest with the Rafters about Tom's part in the wor…

Sign of the Times poster

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February 21, 2012

Dave's increasingly exhausted as the demands of his new job take their toll, and for the first time in his life he forg…

Leap of Faith poster

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February 28, 2012

Ted resolves to take a leap of faith and seize life with both hands. But as his best-laid plans are put to waste, is hi…

Butterfly's Wings poster

Butterfly's Wings 0.0

March 6, 2012

Dave and Julie discover how one inexplicable chain of events can almost end in disaster. Dave is alone with Ruby when h…

Sleepwalking poster

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March 13, 2012

When Carbo begins sleepwalking due to wedding stress, Ben must truly become the Best Man and save the day - but in the …

Endings and Beginnings poster

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March 20, 2012

Ben and Emma are both nervously looking forward to their first date. When Carbo and Retta return from the honeymoon fro…