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The Best Episodes of Packed to the Rafters Season 5

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 1 - Answering the Call
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Answering the Call

    S5:E1

    Julie receives a surprise invitation from the charming editor of a local paper Adam Goodman - an offer that will ultimately send her into uncharted waters but is she ready to say yes? After interviewing two male sparkies, Dave is stunned when an attractive woman arrives for the interview. Coby arrives home from overseas, having cut short his trip, only to discover in his absence that Matt has moved into the house with Jake. Meanwhile, Ted continues to bond with Cooper. But a disturbing encounter jeopardises not only their relationship, but Teds reputation. Meanwhile, Emma takes tentative steps to claim more of a place for herself in her relationship with Ben, and is relieved when he finally removes his wedding ring. But how much has Ben really moved on?

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  2. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 2 - Great Expectations
    9.0/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Great Expectations

    S5:E2

    With an expanding business, new premises and a new employee, Dave has high hopes indeed. But it seems what Dave considers chivalry, Frankie considers sexism. Coby too is having trouble adjusting to his new workmate. But is his disapproval masking deeper feelings? Despite his increasingly close relationship with Emma, Ben still hasnt invited her to stay the night - another bridge to cross in his grieving process for Mel. But an unexpected event helps to give him a push.But in the morning Ben doesnt feel the peace he was hoping for, prompting him to come up with a new solution.

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  3. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 3 - The Power of Words
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    #3 - The Power of Words

    S5:E3

    Its Valentines Day, and matters of the heart are front and centre. Ben and Emma try to dodge the pressure by doing a shift at the Boat Club. Donna is still carrying a candle for Ted and Julie is unimpressed when Ben encourages Donna to invite Ted to a romantic dinner. It gets off to a rocky start, with Ted turning up at the wrong venue, but Ben rushes to the rescue - and Emma's even more smitten than before. But pressure returns in spades when those three little words are uttered - and someone misses the moment to reciprocate. Meanwhile, Matt decides to play a joke on his flatmates by surprising them both with anonymous Valentines Day cards.

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  4. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 4 - The Things We Do For Love
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #4 - The Things We Do For Love

    S5:E4

    Oblivious to the knowing smiles of Dave and Jake, Coby finds himself falling for Frankie

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  5. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 5 - Judgement Day
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Judgement Day

    S5:E5

    When Jake receives a surprise phone call from his estranged father, he is unable to forgive him for abandoning his family

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  6. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 6 - Secret Fears
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Secret Fears

    S5:E6

    Dave struggles with his secret fear that his relationship with Jake is permanently damaged and that Julie's relationship with Adam might turn out to be more than just professional.

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  7. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 7 - The Great Escape
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    #7 - The Great Escape

    S5:E7

    Ben is being driven quietly crazy by the baby-obsessed Carbo and Retta. Feeling edged out of the world they are creating, Emma suggests that the two of them get out of town for a few days, a large step forward in their relationship for Ben. But once you've found escape, the trouble comes returning from it. After being romantically shunned by Frankie, Coby does his best to avoid her at work. However, when the awkwardness becomes too much to bear, Frankie makes a proposal. Meanwhile, Julie begins life as the 'new kid' at the local newspaper and her new lease on life inspires Dave to move forward with his own business plans, leading to frustrations between the couple. Will venturing into a new future drive a wedge between Dave and Julie?

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  8. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 8 - UnWritten Rules
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #8 - UnWritten Rules

    S5:E8

    When the rules of relationships are broken, who decides the punishment?

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  9. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 9 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #9 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss

    S5:E9

    Following an awkward moment, Frankie announces she's going to quit and with a niggling feeling of guilt, Julie tells Dave about Adam's visit.

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  10. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 10 - Letting Go
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Letting Go

    S5:E10

    Tension remains high in the Rafter house as Julie and Dave struggle to forgive each other. Ted is caught in the middle and is sick of having to hide the real reason behind their squabbles from Ben.

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  11. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 11 - The Right Time
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #11 - The Right Time

    S5:E11

    For Ben, it finally feels like the right time to move on from Mel and start a new chapter with Emma, beginning with the purchase of their country cottage. Emma is prepared to put aside her misgivings about the rapid pace at which this is all happening and she and Ben excitedly book an appointment with the bank to set up a loan. But when Ben lends his support to Carbo and Retta by taking them to the hospital for an ultrasound appointment, he begins to reminisce about Mel and the surprising intensity of his feelings throws Ben into a tailspin.

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  12. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 12 - Life's Surprises
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Life's Surprises

    S5:E12

    Julie thinks about life's surprises after she receives two big ones. Nathan returns back home unannounced and is taken out by the elated family for a noisy family lunch. Nathan has big news and drops not just one, but two bombshells. Ben knows he's not over Mel and needs time to heal.

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  13. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 13 - Filling the Void
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Filling the Void

    S5:E13

    Julie tries to find ways to fill the void left by her absent kids, while the calamitous return of Alex sees Jake’s life fuller than ever before...

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  14. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 14 - Bad Habits
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Bad Habits

    S5:E14

    Dave bets Julie that she can't refrain from giving advice.

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  15. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 15 - Moment Of Clarity
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Moment Of Clarity

    S5:E15

    In light of his ongoing tests, Ted isn't sure whether he should reveal his health concerns to his family. When he suffers a mild stroke he resolves to keep the tests to himself.

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  16. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 16 - Displacement
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Displacement

    S5:E16

    Julie is in denial about Ted's health and Dave carefully voices his concerns but Julie doesn't want to discuss it. Meanwhile, Jake is still having issues with Alex who's partying too hard.

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  17. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 17 - Keeping Step
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Keeping Step

    S5:E17

    Julie feels at odds with both Ted and Dave over the severity of Ted's condition - and falling back into step is going to be easier said than done. Meanwhile, despite having rejected Coby's initial interest in her, Frankie is finally letting her guard down.

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  18. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 18 - That Heady Rush
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #18 - That Heady Rush

    S5:E18

    Frankie is caught up in that heady rush a new relationship brings. She seems to be coping pretty well. But can she contain the tsunami that is Coby? Dave is riding a heady rush of his own when Duncan offers the Rafter Electrical team a big contract. But celebratory drinks take a sour turn, and Frankie's forced to rebuff a drunken pass. She assumes it's over and done with. Little does she know, the moment will come back to haunt her.

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  19. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 19 - Got What It Takes
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Got What It Takes

    S5:E19

    Dave is determined to take his business to the next level, beginning with his new contract with Duncan. But when Duncan's wandering eye puts him on a collision course with Coby, does Dave have what it takes to stop the impact? Meanwhile, Frankie's not impressed with Coby's seeming lack of maturity, starting with his inability to let go of his rage over Duncan's pass at her.

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  20. Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episode 20 - Weathering the Storm