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
Hazel the McWitch starts Rentapotion, which makes potions to order. Not all goes to plan though when Ethel's legs grow to be 12ft long and Harold behaves as if he is 10 years old.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Molly Weir, Geoffrey Russell, Norma Dunbar
Episode 2
Harold Meaker opens a clothes shop and is turned into a tailors dummy by Mr Claypole. The ghosts give themselves a holiday.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Betty Alberge, John Dawson
Episode 3
The ghosts try to stop the Meaker's arguing by using a love potion. Mr Davenport is made the Phantom of the Phone Booth.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, Jana Shelden
Episode 4
Hazel the McWitch creates meals that cook themselves in their new restaurant while the Meakers have to deal with an unexploded haggis.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Molly Weir, Betty Alberge, John Dawson, David Strong
Episode 5
Mr Meaker gets involved in a boxing match with magic gloves and Mrs Mumford is given super-human strength. Mr Claypole offers Ethel endless cups of tea.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Betty Alberge, John Dawson, Bunny Reed
Episode 6
The Rentaghost team hold a fete.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, Betty Alberge, John Dawson, Jana Shelden
Episode 7
(Christmas Special) With the help of Adam Painting, the team try to stage a Pantomime. Mr Claypole brings a pantomime horse to life and so Dobbin is born
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Ann Emery, William Perrie, Betty Alberge, John Dawson, Christopher Biggins, Geoffrey Russell, Roy Stewart, Jane Egan
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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