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.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 5 Episode 12 of Packed to the Rafters resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Packed to the Rafters Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Answering the Call
• s05e02 - Great Expectations
• s05e03 - The Power of Words
• s05e04 - The Things We Do for Love
• s05e05 - Judgement Day
• s05e06 - Secret Fears
• s05e07 - The Great Escape
• s05e08 - Unwritten Rules
• s05e09 - A Kiss Is Just A Kiss
• s05e10 - Letting Go
• s05e11 - The Right Time
• s05e12 - Life's Surprises
• s05e13 - Filling the Void
• s05e14 - Bad Habits
• s05e15 - Moments Of Clarity
• s05e16 - Displacement
• s05e17 - Keeping Step
• s05e18 - That Heady Rush
• s05e19 - Got What It Takes
• s05e20 - Weathering the Storm
• s05e21 - Free to Choose
• s05e22 - Rewriting History

Packed to the Rafters Show Summary

After 25 years of marriage, parents Dave and Julie are about to have the house to themselves as their last child finally moves out of home. However, just as peace and quiet looms, a series of unexpected events see their three children Rachel, Ben and Nathan return home to once-again create a full house.