Packed to the Rafters season 3

The third season of *Packed to the Rafters*, an Australian drama series, premiered on 29 June 2010 on the Seven Network and concluded on 16 November 2010 after 22 episodes. It aired Tuesdays at 8:30 pm in Australia and averaged 1,894,000 viewers. The season was released on DVD as a six-disc set titled *Packed to the Rafters: The Complete Season 3* on 20 April 2011. The series follows the Rafter family as they navigate life with a new baby and face their toughest challenge yet, the tragic loss of a loved one. Julie and Dave struggle with financial strain, marital stress, and the demands of raising their children. Rachel balances her career and relationship with Jake, while Ben copes with heartbreak after his wife Melissa’s fatal car accident caused by distracted driving. Nathan deals with divorce and estrangement, and new family members Coby and Tom add complexity to their lives. The cast includes Rebecca Gibney as Julie Rafter, Erik Thomson as Dave Rafter, Jessica Marais as Rachel Rafter, Angus McLaren as Nathan Rafter, Hugh Sheridan as Ben Rafter, George Houvardas as Carbo Karandonis, Michael Caton as Ted Taylor, and James Stewart as Jake Barton. Notable departures include Jessica McNamee’s exit in August 2010 to pursue a deferred arts degree and Zoe Ventoura’s departure after her character Melissa was killed in a car crash due to distracted driving. Ventoura initially planned to leave for an acting career in the U.S. but later stayed to star in another Seven Network series, *Wild ...