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
The ghosts try their hand at controlling the weather and all fall in love with Catastrophe Kate, a wild west ghost.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Jana Shelden, Ishaq Bux, James Greene
Episode 2
Mr. Claypole loses his memory when he is too mischievous. Mr Meaker is turned into a budgie.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Betty Alberge, John Dawson
Episode 3
Harold and Ethel Meaker try to put on a theatre production.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Betty Alberge, John Dawson, Malcolm Rennie
Episode 4
The Rentaghost office finds itself with squatters of the supernatural kind.
Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Christopher Biggins, Michael Scholes, Barry Stevens, Virginia Moore, Suzy Mandel, James Muir
Episode 5
Mr Meaker grows a 12ft beard whilst the Mumfords have to deal with a giant parsnip.
Directed by Renny RyeWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Betty Alberge, John Dawson, Jana Shelden, James Greene
Episode 6
The ghosts plan to send the Meakers on holiday after coming into money, but Harold and Ethel think that they are trying to get rid of them.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Betty Alberge, John Dawson
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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