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Head of the Class
Head of the Class
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Head of the Class

6.3 / 10
1986
5 seasons
114 episodes
ComedyFamily

Head of the Class is an American sitcom that ran from 1986 to 1991 on the ABC television network. The series follows a group of gifted students in the Individualized Honors Program at the fictional Monroe High School in Manhattan, and their history teacher Charlie Moore. The program was ostensibly a vehicle for Hesseman, best known for his role as radio DJ Dr. Johnny Fever in the sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. Hesseman left Head of the Class in 1990 and was replaced by Billy Connolly as teacher Billy MacGregor for the final season. After the series ended, Connolly appeared in a short-lived spin-off titled Billy. The series was created and executive produced by Rich Eustis and Michael Elias. Rich Eustis had previously worked as a New York City substitute teacher while hoping to become an actor.

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Trailer

Head of the Class - Season One Open

Cast

William G. Schilling

Jeannetta Arnette

Dan Frischman

Robin Givens

Khrystyne Haje

Tony O'Dell

Brian Robbins

Kimberly Russell

Dan Schneider

Howard Hesseman

Rain Pryor

L

Leslie Bega

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Pilot

    17-09-1986

    A high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.

  • Ep 2

    2.Back to the Future

    24-09-1986

    The class imagines life 20 years in the future

  • Ep 3

    3.Charliegate

    01-10-1986

    Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper

  • Ep 4

    4.Love at First Byte

    22-10-1986

    Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.

  • Ep 5

    5.The Outsider

    29-10-1986

    Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.

  • Ep 6

    6.Teacher's Teacher

    05-11-1986

    Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.

  • Ep 7

    7.Volleyball Anyone?

    12-11-1986

    Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.

  • Ep 8

    8.Critical Choices

    19-11-1986

    Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""

  • Ep 9

    9.Cold Turkey

    26-11-1986

    Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels

  • Ep 10

    10.You've Got a Friend

    03-12-1986

    After their team project wins them a trip to Washington, D.C., Sarah and Arvid develop slight feelings for each other. But things aren't necessarily a bed of roses between them.

  • Ep 11

    11.As Time Goes By

    10-12-1986

    Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class

  • Ep 12

    12.The Way We Weren't

    17-12-1986

    When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.

  • Ep 13

    13.Rebel Without a Class

    07-01-1987

    Eric makes trouble for another teacher

  • Ep 14

    14.Ode to Simone

    14-01-1987

    Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.

  • Ep 15

    15.Past Imperfect

    21-01-1987

    Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.

  • Ep 16

    16.A Problem Like Maria

    28-01-1987

    Maria dates the captain of the opposing team

  • Ep 17

    17.The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!

    04-02-1987

    The IHP faces their Russian counterparts in an academic tournament. Eric must join the team to replace an ailing Jawaharal.

  • Ep 18

    18.Valentine's Day

    11-02-1987

    The class has problems on Valentine's day.

  • Ep 19

    19.Video Activity

    18-02-1987

    The class makes a music video for a time capsule

  • Ep 20

    20.Privilege

    25-02-1987

    Charlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.

  • Ep 21

    21.Crimes of the Heart

    01-04-1987
  • Ep 22

    22.The Secret Life of Arvid Engen

    06-05-1987

    Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork

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