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Head of the Class

1986 · 5 seasons · 114 episodes · Ended · ABC

Comedy, Family

TMDB 6.4 · 40 votes

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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.

Episodes

  • S01E01Pilot1986-09-17

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

  • S01E02Back to the Future1986-09-24

    The class imagines life 20 years in the future

  • S01E03Charliegate1986-10-01

    Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper

  • S01E04Love at First Byte1986-10-22

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

  • S01E05The Outsider1986-10-29

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

  • S01E06Teacher's Teacher1986-11-05

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

  • S01E07Volleyball Anyone?1986-11-12

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

  • S01E08Critical Choices1986-11-19

    Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""

  • S01E09Cold Turkey1986-11-26

    Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels

  • S01E10You've Got a Friend1986-12-03

    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.

  • S01E11As Time Goes By1986-12-10

    Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class

  • S01E12The Way We Weren't1986-12-17

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

  • S01E13Rebel Without a Class1987-01-07

    Eric makes trouble for another teacher

  • S01E14Ode to Simone1987-01-14

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

  • S01E15Past Imperfect1987-01-21

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

  • S01E16A Problem Like Maria1987-01-28

    Maria dates the captain of the opposing team

  • S01E17The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!1987-02-04

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

  • S01E18Valentine's Day1987-02-11

    The class has problems on Valentine's day.

  • S01E19Video Activity1987-02-18

    The class makes a music video for a time capsule

  • S01E20Privilege1987-02-25

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

  • S01E21Crimes of the Heart1987-04-01
  • S01E22The Secret Life of Arvid Engen1987-05-06

    Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork

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