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?
Season 5 Episode 7 of Packed to the Rafters resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
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
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.