Packed to the Rafters/The Complete Season Four

The Complete Season Four Packed to the Rafters
Release Date	March 28, 2012
Format	DVD
Region	2, 4 (PAL)
Distributor
Disc Count	6
Episode Count	22
Running Time	950 minutes
Retail Price	84.95
Video	Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio	English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles	Closed Captioned
Previous Season Set	The Complete Season Three
Next Season Set	The Complete Season Five

Overview

The family attempt to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Melissa's death. Strong family bonds ensure that traumatised Ben receives warm support as he takes his first steps back into the work-force. Slowly he learns to smile again, embracing a new-found interest in gardening and a growing friendship with his boss's daughter, Emma, which might hold promise of something more.

And there are further love issues in the Karandonis household with Carbo and Retta choosing to elope, rather than face the wrath of his overbearing mother, Rita, and the comic extravagance of a Karandonis wedding.

Meanwhile Julie and Dave are forced to deal with the consequences for Rachel and Jake of a dangerous accusation flung at him by a drunken woman he encounters on a rugby weekend away. Rachel's feelings for Jake are tested to the limit, especially when her boss throws into the confusing mix the chance of a lifetime to work in New York.

Julie and Dave also wrestle with the unexpected arrival in their lives of new family members, not the least being the release from prison of Dave's father, Tom. Tom's never quite predictable manipulations ultimately force Dave to take a heartbreaking stand, and cause him to initially misjudge the intentions of his half-brother, larrikin pub musician Matt. Julie meanwhile, finds a new best friend in Donna, though their initial exchanges are hilariously unpromising.

Nathan is searching for a new direction in life and his desire to travel forces Julie and Dave to undertake some soul-searching of their own. Meanwhile Ted is also keen to find a greater purpose, mentoring a troubled twelve-year old boy.

Disc Breakdown

Disc 1:

• What Lies Beneath
• In With The New
• Careful What You Wish For
• Other People's Eyes

Disc 2:

• The Taste Of Freedom
• The Dollshouse
• Sweet Sorrow
• The Male Communication Handbook

Disc 3:

• From Little Things...
• Big Kids
• Swimming in the Gene Pool

Disc 4:

• You've Got to Have Friends
• Tipping Point
• Trust Issues
• Risky Business

Disc 5:

• Second Chance
• Small World
• Sign Of The Times
• Leap of Faith

Disc 6:

• Butterfly's Wings
• Sleepwalking
• Endings and Beginnings

Special Features

Disc 3: Bon Voyage Rachel Rafter, The Bachelor Pad, Frenemies, Moving On, Extended Family, The Secret
Disc 6: A Big Greek Wedding, Tricks of the Trade, Naughty but Nice

Alterations

The DVD was originally released in two parts, with Part One (Episodes 1-9) being releaased on November 3, 2011 (after a five month break between episode 6 and 7). Part Two with the remaining episodes was later released on March 28, 2012 (following the conclusion of the season a week earlier on March 20, 2012) and also as a full DVD set.