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Rentaghost

1976 – 1984Show9 seasons58 episodes

FamilySci-Fi & Fantasy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Rentaghost episodes

9 seasons · 58 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 6.3
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 6.4
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 5.9
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 5.7
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.2
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.1
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.2
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.0
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 6.6
  1. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 6.8
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.0
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 7.4
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 6.6
  5. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 6.9
  6. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 6.9
  1. S4 E1 Episode #4.1, 6.9
  2. S4 E2 Episode #4.2, 6.9
  3. S4 E3 Episode #4.3, 7.3
  4. S4 E4 Episode #4.4, 6.4
  5. S4 E5 Episode #4.5, 7.0
  6. S4 E6 Episode #4.6, 6.7
  7. S4 E7 Rentasanta, 7.3
  1. S5 E1 Episode #5.1, 6.5
  2. S5 E2 Episode #5.2, 7.2
  3. S5 E3 Episode #5.3, 7.0
  4. S5 E4 Episode #5.4, 7.2
  5. S5 E5 Episode #5.5, 6.8
  1. S6 E1 Episode #6.1, 6.8
  2. S6 E2 Episode #6.2, 6.8
  3. S6 E3 Episode #6.3, 6.8
  4. S6 E4 Episode #6.4, 6.2
  5. S6 E5 Episode #6.5, 7.2
  6. S6 E6 Episode #6.6, 7.0
  1. S7 E3 Episode #7.3, 6.8
  2. S7 E11 Episode #7.11, 7.1
  3. S7 E12 It's Pantomime Time, 7.6
  1. S9 E1 Episode #9.1, 7.6
  2. S9 E2 Episode #9.2, 6.7
  3. S9 E3 Episode #9.3, 7.4
  4. S9 E4 Episode #9.4, 6.4
  5. S9 E5 Episode #9.5, 7.1

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Crichton, Jeremy Swan, Renny Rye
Written by
Bob Block
Produced by
Jeremy Swan

Everyone

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Facts

January 6, 1976 · November 6, 1984 · Ended

First aired
January 6, 1976
Last aired
November 6, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 58 episodes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Jacob Marley Apparel, Pantomime Animal, Cranky Landlord +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Rentaghost worth watching?"

Questions about Rentaghost

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rentaghost worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).

Does Rentaghost get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.4, and season 7 peaks at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is It's Pantomime Time (season 7, episode 12) at 7.6, and the lowest is Episode #1.5 (season 1, episode 5) at 5.7.

Is Rentaghost okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Rentaghost?

24 h

About 24 hours: 58 episodes in 9 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1984.

Will Rentaghost make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Rentaghost?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Rentaghost use?

Jacob Marley ApparelPantomime AnimalCranky Landlord"Do It Yourself" Theme TuneFlying BroomstickSneeze of Doom"Which Restroom?" DilemmaHappy Harlequin HatChristmas EpisodeFish out of Temporal WaterWe Do Not Know Each OtherCharacter Catchphraseand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Jacob Marley Apparel, Pantomime Animal, and Cranky Landlord.