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 are trying to go on holiday, but Queen Matilda visits and demands that they entertain her.
Directed by David Crichton, Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Christopher Biggins, Hal Dyer, Paddie O'Neil
Episode 2
Earl Perivale hires Rentaghost to rid him of a spirit haunting his manor house.
Directed by Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, John Horsley, Robert Swales
Episode 3
The Meakers and the ghosts go on a seaside holiday, but hadn't reckoned with a ghost pirate who wants to turn Ethel into a mermaid.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, Leslie Schofield
Episode 4
Harold's attempts to organize a surprise birthday party for Ethel are complicated by a copying spell and Dobbin's dance lessons.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Christopher Biggins
Episode 5
In his latest mischievous phase, Mr Claypole takes his pranks so far that the Meakers fire him. Heartbroken, Nadia is determined that his replacement doesn't work out.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, Maurice Thorogood
Episode 6
Adam Painting's van drivers are on strike and he is a fortnight behind with deliveries. There's only one thing to do: hire Rentaghost as an alternative.
Directed by David Crichton, Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Christopher Biggins, Anthony Smee
Episode 7
Mr Meaker is concerned about Mr Claypole's growing stupidity, and so gets McWitch to create an intelligence potion. Mr Claypole turns into a genius – but, after drinking the remainder, so does Dobbin.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, Peter Durkin
Episode 8
Whatsisname Smith comes to Earth in the astral lift. Having experienced a lifetime of mediocrity, he wants to join Rentaghost to finally prove that he has what it takes to be a success.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, Kenneth Connor
Episode 9
Mr Claypole creates a special camera that can capture entire movies on a single photograph. Unfortunately, newly-formed rival 'Rentamovie' uses intimidation tactics to try to get their hands on the priceless invention.
Directed by David Crichton, Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, Norman Mitchell, Adrian Gibbs, Berwick Kaler, Aubrey Woods
Episode 10
Mr Meaker is having problems with his chickens, a situation not helped by Nadia polluting the water supply with potions. When one of the chickens lays a giant egg as a result, there's only one solution: Mr Claypole must hatch it.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, Finola Keogh
Episode 11
Adam Painting hires Rentaghost to run his new fashion line for spirits, but they aren't happy with the 4p-an-hour pay.
Directed by David CrichtonWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Christopher Biggins, Hal Dyer
Episode 12
Ethel has had insomnia for three nights straight, worrying about her upcoming amateur pantomime. There seems only one cure: McWitch's dream potion, which gives her a dream of everyone in a musical pantomime.
Directed by Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Christopher Biggins, Hal Dyer, Paddie O'Neil
Episode 13
Ethel gets a ceramic garden pixie from an auction, but when Rose wishes it were alive, the magic talisman makes this happen.
Directed by Jeremy SwanWritten by Bob BlockGuest stars Molly Weir, Jeffrey Segal, Hal Dyer, Roy Macready, Douglas Reith
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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