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Packed to the Rafters: episode guideRemoving the BlockEpisode 1.12 Ted steps back into the weird and wonderful world of dating. His journey begins when, encouraged by Louise's letter to the future, he attends a meeting of Friend Finders — a social networking group for people over 50. His first experience is bewildering and he finds himself cast as 'fresh flesh' — especially by two very different women, Helen and Marjorie. But is the newly widowed Ted ready for anything romantic? With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Caroline Brazier as Chrissey, Kate Fitzpatrick as Marjorie, Gennie Nevinson as Helen, David Baldwin as Frank, Vanessa Downing as Shirley, Helen O'Leary as Angela, Amber L'Estrange as Doorbitch [Stacey], Myles Pollard as Paul, Paul Winchester as Ric Smile Through the PainEpisode 1.13 Dave's birthday celebrations end in disaster after a fight breaks out in a pole-dancing club. Forced to take on extra work to pay some unexpected bills, Dave reluctantly bonds with Warney — and discovers the beginnings of a surprising friendship. Ben is traumatised after a violent hold-up at the Boat Club; and Julie cramps Rachel's style when she and Caroline sign up for her yoga class, taught by a hot young instructor. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Caroline Brazier as Chrissey, Kate Fitzpatrick as Marjorie, Justin Rosniak as Warney, Bernard Curry as Vishnu, David Webb as Dr Wesley, Alana Landsberry as Dental Nurse A Mother's RadarEpisode 1.14 Julie struggles with the realisation that her 'mother's radar' is not always exact when it comes to her children's problems. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Caroline Brazier as Chrissey, Jai Courtney as Damian, Justin Rosniak as Warney, Sophie Cook as Monique, Bernard Curry as Vishnu, Anthony Gooley as Owen, DAvid Hynes as Karl, Chris Truswel as Call Centre Manager Note: As with City Homicide, Seven is holding back the remaining episodes of the first series of Packed to the Rafters until 2009. Natural JusticeEpisode 1.15 Ben willingly takes on a call to jury duty where he meets Kat, a massage therapist with a refreshing perspective. Meanwhile, Dave's fledgling business is struggling under the weight of too much work until he gets a helping hand. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Justin Rosniak as Warney, Melanie Vallejo as Kat, Jai Courtney as Damian Having it AllEpisode 1.16 Looking for direction and focus, Rachel throws herself into a new chapter in her life. This includes not only a rather confronting and embarrassing night of speed-dating but also the nerve-wracking experience of applying for a job far above her level of experience. Rachel's run of daring open-mindedness takes a blessed turn when she — literally — runs into an attractive and intelligent, but much older man, Rob. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Justin Rosniak as Warney, Melanie Vallejo as Kat, Simon Bossell as Rob, Michael Booth as George, Raelee Hill as Lucy, Belinda Bromilow as Libby, Jonathan Dutton as Simon, Don Christopher as Gavin, Danilo Zivkovic as Hot Guy Note: the book that inspired Rachel was "An Angel at my Table" by Janet Frame ChangesEpisode 1.17 Dave sees red when he learns that the man Rachel is seeing is an old cricket friend from many years ago. He remembers Rob as a tireless lothario. So he takes matters into his own hands, paying a visit to Rob's bookshop to warn him off his daughter. Julie is very much on Rachel's side — till she discovers Rob is now divorced and has two teenage boys. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Caroline Brazier as Chrissey, Kate Fitzpatrick as Marjorie, Simon Bosell as Rob, Gennie Nevison as Helen, Melanie Vallejo as Kat, Septimus Caton as Ton, Adam Roberts as Toby, Alyssa Jane-Cook as Pauline, Helena Ormsby as Grace, Callan McAuliffe as Rhys, Julie Sellars as Deanna House of CardsEpisode 1.18 After a drunken one-night-stand with Kat, Ben faces a gut-wrenching dilemma. Should he tell Melissa the truth? He is about to do the decent thing and fess up when Kat throws herself on his mercy and begs him not to tell Melissa, fearing she will be kicked out. In spite of his nagging guilt and much against his better judgment, Ben reluctantly agrees. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Caroline Brazier as Chrissey, Kate Fitzpatrick as Marjorie, Dina Panozzo as Rita, Melanie Vallejo as Kat, George Spartels as Theo, Septimus Caton as Tom, Donald Sword as John, Victor Kline as Barman, Helen Atkinson as Policewoman, Ryan Paranthoiene as Policeman Over the MoonEpisode 1.19 The full moon inspires erratic and crazy behaviour amidst the Rafter clan. Ben challenges fate to grant him one last chance to redeem himself with Melissa, Julie reaches some startling conclusions about the state of her health as she clashes with her newly returned neighbour, and Rob is keen to play happy families with Rachel. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Caroline Brazier as Chrissey, Simon Bosell as Rob, Dina Panozzo as Rita, George Spartels as Theo, Callan McAuliffe as Rhys, Adam Roberts as Toby, Daniel Lissing as Heath, Geoff Sirmai as Cake Guy Losing the TouchEpisode 1.20 Julie fears that as she heads into menopause she's losing the "mojo" that has always enabled her to dispense sound wisdom to family and friends. Meanwhile, Ben resolves to declare his love for Melissa on national television — with comic results. Chrissy is having severe second thoughts about her acceptance of Carbo's marriage proposal, Rachel considers leaving home after her best friend Libby asks her to move in with her, and Sammy returns from New York with expensive gifts for the entire family. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Caroline Brazier as Chrissey, Simon Bosell as Rob, Dina Panozzo as Rita, George Spartels as Theo, Peter Bensley as George, Belinda Bromilow as Libby, Daniel Collopy as Michael, Tasneen Roc as Female Reporter, Sarah Kaye as Cleaning Woman, Clint Faddison as Weatherman What A Difference A Year MakesEpisode 1.21 Julie is struggling to adjust to what she believes is the onset of menopause and the first anniversary of her mother's death. After a visit to her doctor yields a disturbing diagnosis, Julie has no option but to share the news which will rock the entire Rafter family. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Sarah Chadwick as Trish Westaway, Jerome Ehlers as Tony Westaway, Kate Fitzpatrick as Marjorie, Brett Stiller as Shannon, Michael Bremer as Roger, Monroe Reimers as Dr Clayer, Iain McDonald as Security Guard, Maureen Green as Petra Don't Know What You've Got Till it's GoneEpisode 1.22 Julie and Dave wrestle with a life-changing decision that will shake the family's foundations. Meanwhile, Rachel reveals a secret, and Ben fears the worst when Melissa's ex-fiance turns up at his door. With: George Houvardas as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis, Zoe Ventoura as Melissa Bannon, Sarah Chadwick as Trish Westaway, Brett Stiller as Shannon, Kate Fitzpatrick as Majorie, Fiona Press as Dr Sandra Marsh, Sarah Herlihy as Passer-by, Sara Zwangobani as Untra Sound Technician, Bailey Greaves as Boy Todler, Tess Bonham-Jones as Young Girl |
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