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 Meakers' latest money-making scheme comes to be in the form of Rentananny. Harold tries to use a copying spell to give Ethel driving lessons.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Nigel Greaves
Episode 2
At the Meakers, Harold is ill in bed and Ethel's singing voice can break glass (literally!). The Perkins hire a private detective to spy on their neighbours.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Tim Stern, John Pennington
Episode 3
Ethel's voice can now break wood. The ghosts try to protect Adam Paintings roller disco from being burgled.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Christopher Biggins, Tim Stern
Episode 4
Rentaghost work in Mr Painting's beauty parlour. Ethel becomes an agony aunt and gives advice to her husband.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Christopher Biggins, Tim Stern, Norman Mitchell, Paddie O'Neil, Diana Martin
Episode 5
Mr Claypole and Hazel the McWitch compete to create the best invention. Mr Meaker is transformed into a sunflower and Mr Painting is shrunk. The Perkins decide to move away from the Meakers.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Christopher Biggins, Tim Stern
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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