She Ain't Heavy (S01E03)
S01E03
Rachel's increasing reliance on alcohol pushes her family to their limits, threatening to unravel them completely. In an effort to mend things, Julie hosts a therapeutic barbecue, but underlying issues quickly boil over. Ben unexpectedly becomes a mediator for both his sister and their grandfather Ted, as they face pivotal moments from their pasts. When Rachel uncovers Ted's embarrassing secret, she inadvertently sends him spiraling toward self-destruction. Through Ben's perspective, this episode delves into the mix of drama and humor surrounding his journey toward maturity and the ongoing struggles Julie and Dave face as they confront their family's hidden truths.
Show
Packed to the Rafters
Episode
S01E03
Air Date
Sep 09, 2008
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Pilot
S01E02
Playing a Googly
S01E03
She Ain't Heavy
S01E04
How Did We Get Here?
S01E05
Lines of Communication
S01E06
Facing Demons
S01E07
Self Made Man
S01E08
Taking the Lead
S01E09
Suburban Boy
S01E10
All in the Planning
S01E11
Away From It All
S01E12
Removing the Block
S01E13
Smile Through the Pain
S01E14
A Mother's Radar
S01E15
Natural Justice
S01E16
Having It All
S01E17
Changes
S01E18
House of Cards
S01E19
Over the Moon
S01E20
Losing the Touch
S01E21
What a Difference a Year Makes
S01E22
Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone