Series synopsis
Back to the Rafters is an Australian comedy drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on September 17, 2021. It ended on September 17, 2021. It was created by Bevan Lee. It stars Erik Thomson, Rebecca Gibney, Hugh Sheridan and Willow Speers.
Back to the Rafters picks up six years since we last saw the Rafter family. Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with youngest daughter Ruby, while the older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandpa Ted struggles to find his place. As Dave enjoys his new-found freedom, Julie must reconcile her responsibilities to the family.
Premise
Back to the Rafters picks up six years since we last saw the Rafter family. Dave and Julie have created a new life in the country with youngest daughter Ruby, while the older Rafter children face new challenges and Grandpa Ted struggles to find his place. As Dave enjoys his new-found freedom, Julie must reconcile her responsibilities to the family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Erik Thomson as Dave Rafter
- Rebecca Gibney as Julie Rafter
- Hugh Sheridan as Ben Rafter
- Willow Speers as Ruby Rafter
- Haiha Le as Cassie Rafter
- Angus McLaren as Nathan Rafter
- Georgina Haig as Rachel Rafter
- Aaron L. McGrath as Paddo Steel
Guest cast
- Merridy Eastman as Donna Mackey
- Evelyn Sims as Rose
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 17, 2021 | September 17, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kung Pao Chicken Julie Rafter’s life is thrown into confusion when, after six years away, a city reunion reveals crises in the lives of the rest of the Rafters and causes her to question her own country town happiness. |
September 17, 2021 |
| 2 |
Cross Currents While Dave has taken Julie back to Buradeena to persuade her to settle back there, Ruby stays with her brothers in the city and becomes the next climate change social media sensation. |
September 17, 2021 |
| 3 |
Issues Management When Rachel comes home to secure Ruby as youth ambassador for one of her New York clients, she surprises everyone by arriving pregnant; further complicating everyone's lives. |
September 17, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 17, 2021 |
| Last aired | September 17, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |