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Packed to the Rafters
Season 6
Season 6 DVD
StarringRebecca Gibney
Erik Thomson
Angus McLaren
with
George Houvardas
Hannah Marshall
Brooke Satchwell
Jacob Allan
Zoe Cramond
Ben Mingay
Merridy Eastman
Fiona Spence
and
Michael Caton as Ted Taylor
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release23 April (2013-04-23) –
2 July 2013 (2013-07-02)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 5
List of episodes

The sixth and final season of Packed to the Rafters, an Australian television drama series, premiered on 23 April 2013 on the Seven Network.[1] The series is made up of only 12 episodes. The reduction of episodes is due to the series making way for Winners & Losers later in the year.

Cast

Regular

Recurring and guest

  • Hannah & Sabella Storey as Ruby Rafter
  • Lauren Clair as Saskia Clark Rafter
  • Jacinta Stapleton as Carla Calasso
  • Sarah Chadwick as Trish Westaway
  • Tom O'Sullivan as Craig/Logan
  • Harry & Leo Lucas as Edward Rafter
  • Molly Meldrum as himself
  • Narek Arman as Jackson Radovich
  • Julie Hamilton as Louise Taylor

Casting

Hugh Sheridan is committed to at least two episodes. Jessica McNamee will also return in season 6 as Sammy Westaway.[2] Jessica Marais will briefly reprise her role of Rachel Rafter in season six.[3] Fiona Spence joined the cast as Eleanor McCormack.[4]

Production

Packed to the Rafters was renewed for a sixth season on 16 May 2012. The reduced number of episodes meant less filming for the cast, however rumours began to circulate that the show had been axed when the Rafter house went up for sale. However, the house failed to sell.[5]

It was announced in TV Week that the sixth season of Packed to the Rafters would be the last, with Hugh Sheridan stating: "It's emotional letting go of Rafters - for all of us. It was such an amazing chapter in Aussie TV. I'm really proud we all came back together to send it off." The series finale of Rafters will air later in 2013.[6] However, Channel Seven revealed that scripts for the seventh season are in development and that while Frankie, Buzz, Coby and Ben won't be back, Julie definitely will be. A spokesperson also announced that there is no way they would bring such a wonderful story to a close.[7]

It was later confirmed by TV Week that Packed to the Rafters has been cancelled and would finish in July with a big two-hour season finale, which would see the return of Hugh Sheridan, Jessica Marais, Ryan Corr, Jessica McNamee and James Stewart. Rebecca Gibney said, "The cast, writers and producers have always said that we wanted to keep Rafters as one of the most-watched shows on TV. If we ever felt like we were losing too many cast members, we needed to end it on a high. We can say season six winds up an aspect of the Rafter family and there is a sense of finality to it."[8]

It was later said that while Packed to the Rafters is dead as a series, it will definitely return. While the format in which it will return is currently unknown, it is speculated to be several 90-minute telemovies or a 6-part miniseries. A Channel Seven spokesperson told The Age, "The series is expected to end in July and a new storyline nutted out, with no production expected to take place for at least a year. The actors will be given a prolonged break to pursue other projects." It is understood that the setting for Packed to the Rafters will change quite significantly to move the family's story forward.[9]

Episodes

See also: List of Packed to the Rafters episodes
No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Narrator Directed by Written by Original air date Australian viewers
1111"High Hopes"Julie RafterPino AmentaJeff Truman23 April 2013 (2013-04-23)1.527[10]
1122"First Time for Everything"Nathan RafterPino AmentaMarieke Hardy30 April 2013 (2013-04-30)1.319[11]
1133"Setting Limits"Dave RafterMarcus ColeBoaz Stark7 May 2013 (2013-05-07)1.301[12]
1144"Secret Women's Business"Julie RafterMarcus ColeKim Wilson14 May 2013 (2013-05-14)1.297[13]
1155"Reality Checks"Nathan RafterSamantha LangAbe Pogos21 May 2013 (2013-05-21)1.438[14]
1166"Manning Up"Ted TaylorSamantha LangAlison Boleyn28 May 2013 (2013-05-28)1.224[15]
1177"Taking Stock"Carbo KaradonisJean-Pierre MignonMartin McKenna4 June 2013 (2013-06-04)1.344[16]
1188"Damage Control"Dave RafterJean-Pierre MignonDavid Lawrance11 June 2013 (2013-06-11)1.326[17]
1199"Role Reversals"Julie RafterLynn HegartyHamilton Budd & Kim Wilson18 June 2013 (2013-06-18)1.250[18]
12010"Head vs Heart"Dave RafterLynn HegartyRick Held25 June 2013 (2013-06-25)1.377[19]
12111"Centre of the Universe"Julie RafterLynn-Maree DanzeyMarieke Hardy2 July 2013 (2013-07-02)1.584[20]
12212"Packing Up the Rafters"Julie RafterLynn-Maree DanzeyMargaret Wilson2 July 2013 (2013-07-02)1.585[20]

Reception

Ratings

Episode Title Original airdate Viewers1 Nightly
Rank 		Weekly
Rank
1
6–01 		"High Hopes" 23 April 2013 1.527[10] 3[10] 12
2
6–02 		"First Time for Everything" 30 April 2013 1.319[11] 2[11] 18
3
6–03 		"Setting Limits" 7 May 2013 1.301[12] 2[12] 15
4
6–04 		"Secret Women's Business" 14 May 2013 1.297[13] 4[13] 17
5
6–05 		"Reality Checks" 21 May 2013 1.438[14] 1[14] 7
6
6–06 		"Manning Up" 28 May 2013 1.224[15] 5[15] 20
7
6–07 		"Taking Stock" 4 June 2013 1.344[16] 2[16] 18
8
6–08 		"Damage Control" 11 June 2013 1.326[17] 2[17] 18
9
6–09 		"Role Reversals" 18 June 2013 1.250[18] 3[18] 23
10
6–10 		"Head vs Heart" 25 June 2013 1.377[19] 4[19] 19
11
6–11 		"Centre of the Universe" 2 July 2013 1.584[20] 2[20] 9
12
6–12 		"Packing Up the Rafters" 2 July 2013 1.585[20] 1[20] 8

References

  1. ^ "Tuesday, 23-Apr-2013". Southern Cross Media. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  2. ^ McWhirter, Erin (24–30 November 2012). "Rafters return". TV Week (47). ACP Magazines: 20.
  3. ^ Rigden, Clare (8–14 December 2012). "Jess returns to Rafters". TV Week (49). ACP Magazines: 21.
  4. ^ "Fiona Spence". Lee Leslie Management. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  5. ^ http://www.twylah.com/RealEstateCast/tweets/278054252461580288
  6. ^ McWhirter, Erin (20–26 April 2013). "See Hugh Later!". TV Week (16). Bauer Media Group: 31.
  7. ^ Giles, Amber (11–17 May 2013). "Happy ever Rafter". TV Week (19). Bauer Media Group: 24.
  8. ^ Miller, Erin (15–21 June 2013). "It's Official: Rafters over!". TV Week (24). Bauer Media Group: 27.
  9. ^ "Packed to the Rafters has a sense of finality this season". The Age. The Age. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  10. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 23 April 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  11. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 30 April 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  12. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 7 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  13. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 14 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  14. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 21 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  15. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 28 May 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  16. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 4 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  17. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 11 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  18. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 18 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  19. ^ a b c "Timeshifted: Tuesday 25 June 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  20. ^ a b c d e f "Timeshifted: Tuesday 2 July 2013". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
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