TV series
After his death, Fred Mumford wants a second chance at achieving the success that eluded him in life. Coming back to Earth as a spirit, he recruits a Victorian gent and a medieval jester to set up 'Rentaghost', a supernatural service for wanted hauntings.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Rentaghost premiered January 6, 1976. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
After his death, Fred Mumford wants a second chance at achieving the success that eluded him in life. Coming back to Earth as a spirit, he recruits a Victorian gent and a medieval jester to set up 'Rentaghost', a supernatural service for wanted hauntings.
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Episode 1
Harold is away but has forgotten to light the central heating boiler, leaving Ethel cold in the house; Mr Claypole tries to help bring a pantomime dragon to life and also hires Susie Starlight as the Perkins' cleaner.
Directed by David Crichton, Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Edward Brayshaw, Tony Aitken
Episode 2
Whatisname Smith returns, looking to redeem himself by taking on a position of authority. However, when he's put in charge of Rentaghost, the power goes to his head and he becomes a tyrant.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Edward Brayshaw, Kenneth Connor, Patsy Smart
Episode 3
Villainous McSprite McDonald McDougle, who knew McWitch in life, attempts to join the team, but when they reject him, he vows revenge.
Directed by David Crichton, Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Geoffrey Russell
Episode 4
With the Meakers' car stuck in the Perkins' kitchen, it's up to Mr Claypole to distract the neighbours by posing as a sanitary inspector while the rest of the ghosts remove the car.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Edward Brayshaw
Episode 5
The ghosts try to come up with new money-making inventions, but McWitch's hair-grow potion and Mr Claypole's 'self-propelled bed' don't quite work.
Directed by David Crichton, Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Edward Brayshaw, John Oxley, Anthony Smee
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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