Set in a seedy bedsit, the cowardly landlord Rigsby has his conceits debunked by his long suffering tenants.
Rising Damp (Season 1)
The New Tenant (aka Rooksby) 0.0
Air date: 1974-09-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Stingy, pretentious landlord Rigsby is looking for another lodger. One of his current lodgers, Miss Jones, is keen for her acquaintance, Philip, to move in because she is attracted to him.
Black Magic 0.0
Air date: 1974-12-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Rigsby is sceptical but intrigued by a ritual which Philip shows him - banging his spear on the ground to summon a woman.
A Night Out 0.0
Air date: 1974-12-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Rigsby, Alan, Philip and Ruth go out to an upmarket restaurant (which has a strict dress code) for Ruth's birthday. Rigsby borrows his new lodger Spooner's suit, without his permission.
Charisma 0.0
Air date: 1974-12-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Alan wears an earring to attract the opposite sex, which Rigsby disapproves of. Alan sneaks Maureen into his room; Rigsby hears her and ejects her.
All Our Yesterdays 0.0
Air date: 1974-01-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Rigsby has to tell an ill-tempered wrestler to turn down the volume on his radio.
The Prowler 0.0
Air date: 1975-01-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ruth's screams of a prowler brings Rigsby to her side and prompts a visit from the regional crime squad.
Stand Up and Be Counted 0.0
Air date: 1975-01-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Rigsby's political loyalties are put to the test as election fever grips the house.
Seasons
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