Pino Amenta — Director

Episodes 4

She Ain't Heavy

70%
September 9, 2008
1x3

Rachel's growing alcohol dependence sends her family over the edge. Her careless actions could spell the end for one of them.

Julie desperately brings the family together for a therapeutic barbecue but simmering tensions erupt.

Ben finds himself the unlikely counsellor to both his sister and grandfather Ted as they confront traumatic turning points in their lives.

When Ted's humiliating secret is discovered by Rachel, she unwittingly sets him on a path to self-destruction.

Narrated by the Rafters' middle child, Ben, tonight's episode focuses on the dramatic and comic repercussions of his move towards independence and responsibility; and the on-going tension for Julie and Dave as they deal with the dark secrets of their family.

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How Did We Get Here?

70%
September 16, 2008
1x4

Sammy and Nathan's marriage is in crisis when she can no longer bear keeping the secret reason for their move into the Rafter home. This leaves Nathan with no option but to count on the family he's always taken for granted.

Relating the story of how he met beloved wife Sammy, Nathan is forced to face his feelings of worthlessness as a son, husband and provider.

In revisiting the evolution of his relationship with Sammy, Nathan takes us to his wedding day — both the happiest and saddest day of his life, as a beloved family member collapses.

Wealthy princess Sammy faces obstacles at every turn as she struggles to fit into crowded, suburban life with the Rafter family.

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Self Made Man

70%
October 7, 2008
1x7

Nathan's world is turned upside down as Julie and Dave make a splash at his father-in-law's 50th birthday party.

Nathan learns a valuable lesson about wealth and happiness when the life he has and the life he wants collide.

Determined to teach Nathan a lesson about family loyalty, Rachel sets out to humiliate him by dating his rich and snobby best friend.

Narrated from the perspective of Nathan, the episode deals with the journey towards Nathan's epiphany that he's not so different to the rest of his family and that isn't a bad thing.

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Suburban Boy

70%
October 21, 2008
1x9

Dave reconnects with his foster brother, '80s rock star Steve Wilson, leading to an offer he can't refuse. Meanwhile, after a risky gamble with his boss's money, Nathan races the clock to save his job. Then, Carbo declares his feelings for Chrissy, but will she return them?

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