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 move into Mr Painting's old house which just happens to be next door to their old neighbours, the Perkins.
Directed by David Crichton, Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Christopher Biggins, Colin McCormack, Finola Keogh
Episode 2
Mr Meaker becomes an ice skating champion while Claypole and McWitch contract a psychic illness. Meanwhile, Mr Perkins' moustache turns into a sausage.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Christopher Biggins, Robert East
Episode 3
Mr Claypole gives the Perkins a magic talisman that grants wishes, which results in a geranium growing on Mrs Perkins' head.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Robert East, Nigel Greaves, Jeremy Truelove
Episode 4
The Meakers and ghosts discover what it's like to be toys.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Christopher Biggins, Robert East, Norma Dunbar
Episode 5
Queen Matilda, a ghost from when Mr Claypole was alive, decides to hold court at Rentaghost.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Christopher Biggins, Robert East, Paddie O'Neil, John Pennington, Crispin Gillbard
Episode 6
The Meakers celebrate their wedding anniversary and Harold opens a gardening store at the Rentaghost office.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Robert East, Tony Caunter
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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