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Season 1 - Episode Guide

Episodes

Packed to the Rafters

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2008

Packed to the Rafters

The episode is focused around the 25th wedding anniversary of Julie and Dave, as their last child at home moves out and they look forward to a new life together, as empty-nesters.

Playing a Googly

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2008

Playing a Googly

Dave processes the reality of sudden unemployment and a house that has been unexpectedly inundated with family members.

She Ain't Heavy

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2008

She Ain't Heavy

Ben deals with the repercussions of his move next door and the shift in household dynamics as their new house-mate Melissa joins them there.

How Did We Get Here?

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2008

How Did We Get Here?

During a sleepless night Nathan reflects on his life and his relationship with Sammy.

Lines of Communication

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2008

Lines of Communication

Julie is starting to feel very much the financial strain of the family's new living arrangements.

Facing Demons

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2008

Facing Demons

In the aftermath of the sex video Rachel tells the story of how she met, fell in love and eventually left Daniel.

Self Made Man

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2008

Self Made Man

Despite Nathan's attempts to hide their invitation the Rafters attend a party at the Westaways'.

Taking the Lead

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2008

Taking the Lead

Ben faces up to his true feelings for Melissa after their one night stand, just as Carbo sparks a surprising friendship with Chrissy.

Suburban Boy

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2008

Suburban Boy

Tormented by the sudden endless replays on the radio of "Suburban Boy", the hit song Dave co-wrote many moons ago but never received credit nor remuneration for.

All in the Planning

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2008

All in the Planning

Rachel faces the very scary possibility that she might be pregnant – with Daniel the only possible father

Away from It All

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2008

Away from It All

Julie spontaneously decides to drag her seemingly exhausted and dispirited family away for a restorative weekend

Removing the Block

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2008

Removing the Block

Struggling with the loneliness of the Christmas season and encouraged to embrace life by Louise's 'letter to the future' Ted attends a meeting of Friend Finders.

Smile Through the Pain

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2008

Smile Through the Pain

A few days into the new year Dave's dreading his upcoming birthday.

A Mother's Radar

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2008

A Mother's Radar

Julie struggles to deal with the secrets her family – and she herself - are keeping

Natural Justice

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2009

Natural Justice

Ben, still dealing with the trauma of being held up, is critical of Nathan when his lack of concentration during a cricket match costs Dave his first ever century

Having It All

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2009

Having It All

Rachel becomes a woman on a mission as she immerses herself in a an autobiographical novel – An Angel At My Table

Changes

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2009

Changes

Dave's fatherly instincts are in overdrive when he learns that the new man in Rachel's life is Rob "Dumbo" Dunstan an old cricket chum of his.

House of Cards

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2009

House of Cards

Ben deals with the consequences of his one night stand with Kat - he has to tell Melissa.

Over the Moon

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2009

Over the Moon

The moon is nearly full and there's weirdness in the air. Neighbours are at war, Ben begs the moon goddess for five minutes with Melissa.

Losing the Touch

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2009

Losing the Touch

Whilst still in denial about menopause Julie concedes the loss of her mothering instincts as she struggles to give advice to her family and friends

What a Difference a Year Makes

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2009

What a Difference a Year Makes

On the morning of the anniversary of their marriage and Louise's death, Nathan and Sammy reunite.

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