The first season of Packed to the Rafters, an Australian drama television series, began airing on 26 August 2008 on the Seven Network and concluded on 24 March 2009 after 22 episodes.

It was released on DVD as a six disc set under the title of Packed to the Rafters: The Complete Season 1 on 2 December 2009.

The first season begins as Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when their last remaining child finally leaves home.

Less than 48 hours after their middle son Ben moves himself next door, all dreams of freedom are put on hold as one by one their youngest son Nathan and his princess wife Sammy, their troubled eldest daughter Rachel, and Julie's emotionally vulnerable father Ted all return to the family home.

Plenty of drama, many laughs and a few tears ensue as the Rafters must learn to live under the same roof once again.