Packed To The Rafters

The Rafters return in an all new season packed with plenty of life's little surprises. When a psychic makes some troubling forecasts about the future, Julie becomes increasingly concerned as one by one the predictions come true. Guest starring DENISE ROBERTS.

Dave and Julie's relationship comes under strain as Dave struggles with a series of betrayals. Meanwhile, Nathan's loyalty is put to the test. And Ben pushes his luck too far. Guest starring GEOFF MORRELL.

Encouraged by her best friend Libby, Rachel reluctantly agrees to be set up on a blind date. Meanwhile, Ben's determined to win the job of manager at the boat club. And Nathan's back in the real estate business. Guest starring GEOFF MORRELL, DIARMID HEIDENREICH and PETER BENSLEY.

Steve Wilson returns from touring and makes Nathan an unexpected offer. Rachel meanwhile continues to rise to the bait of Jake's brazen teasing flirtation. And Ben gives Melissa an ultimatum. Guest starring KATE CEBERANO, CRAIG MCLACHLAN and DAVID CAMPBELL.

Painful memories surface for Dave as he and Julie confront the potentially heartbreaking results of tests on their unborn child. Meanwhile, Carbo falls into a surprising physical relationship with a lonely customer. Guest starring ALLISON CRATCHLEY and KIM LEWIS.

Ted's relationship with Marjorie is tested by the arrival of her feisty daughter. Meanwhile, Ben gives into the flirtation of a young woman at the boat club. And Rachel is determined to hate gorgeous tradie Jake. Guest starring Allison Cratchley and Charlotte Gregg.

Sammy is forced to re-assess her place in the Rafter family when her mother Trish is left with nowhere to live. Meanwhile, a surprise visitor turns up on Ben's doorstep. And will Rachel give into Jake's charms again? Guest starring SARAH CHADWICK and CHRISTOPHER STOLLERY.

A stray dog stirs up long buried nightmares from Dave's childhood. Julie pleads with her boss to give Trish a job. And Jake is determined to show Rachel they could be in a relationship which is more than physical.

Julie decides to celebrate her changing body with some artistic pregnancy photos and receives some mixed reactions. Dave's growing attachment to Ben's dog continues to puzzle those around him. And Jake shares a family dinner with the Rafters.

Dave goes on an emotional rollercoaster when he finds his birth mother. Meanwhile, Rachel meets Jake's family, but all her expectations are challenged by Jake's cheeky brother, Alex. Guest starring KRISTIAN SCHMID.

Dave struggles with the attempts of his newfound mother to erase a lifetime of neglect. Meanwhile, Jake and Rachel's worlds collide when Jake invites himself to the launch of 'Rampant', a men's body spray. Guest starring GILLIAN JONES.

Double trouble blows in for Carbo when his mother, Rita, and his childhood friend arrive from Lesbos. Meanwhile, Sammy has to interview two young professionals for her first feature writing assignment.

Nathan's sudden attraction for Layla spirals out of control with potentially tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Artie prepares for her first day of work at the boat club with Ben. And an unexpected romance blossoms.

The Rafters throw a surprise party for Dave's mum, Chel, who is swept up in the family history and moved by the love shown to her. But clouds are gathering. Meanwhile, Carbo works hard to fan the flames of his relationship with Artie.

Ben and Melissa's Hawaiian themed party implodes when Nathan's guilty secret is revealed. Meanwhile, Dave stumbles upon the truth about his mother's problems.

After the party, Ted attempts to repair the emotional damage to his family and decides that it's time to make room for the new baby. Meanwhile at a loss to save his marriage, Nathan asks for Ben's help with Sammy.

On her last day at work Julie quizzes psychic tea lady Bonnie about the troubling prediction she'd made months earlier. Rachel spies Sammy having lunch with her ex Owen, and becomes concerned. Guest starring DENISE ROBERTS.

A blast from Rachel's past returns unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Julie and Dave go away for a few days to give Nathan and Sammy some time alone together, but Chel gives Nathan more than the wrong advice.

Ben begins to bow under pressure as his wedding day fast approaches, thanks to a chance meeting and the arrival of Melissa's overbearing parents. Guest starring LINDEN WILKINSON and PETER KOWITZ.

Ben and Melissa's honeymoon takes an unexpected turn when they meet another couple but there's more than meets the eye with this friendly duo. Meanwhile, Dave attempts to make amends with Chel.

Nathan makes a shocking discovery about Dave's father. Rachel is feeling the pressure of organising a baby shower for Julie. Ben and Melissa try to get rid of their new housemate. Guest starring Ryan Corr.

Julie faces her greatest challenge yet with the unexpected onset of the birth of her baby. But where is Dave? Rachel is shocked when Jake's mother invites her to lunch. And Nathan and Sammy get an opportunity to regain their independence.