Head of the Class
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
1Science Fair-Weather Friends
Sep 23, 1987
Sarah, Arvid, and Dennis compete and deceive to win the science fair.
2The Write Stuff
Sep 30, 1987
Charlie encourages the class to revitalize the school's literary journal, and the class votes Simone as editor-in-chief. Unfortunately, the power this position gives Simone slightly goes to her head. Meanwhile, Eric fabricates a memoir for the journal, which dishonestly wins him more attention from Simone.
3The Big Squeeze
Oct 7, 1987
The IHP are concerned when they learn a transfer student might join their class, making it necessary for one of them to leave. They fight over who it should be.
4Child of the 60's
Oct 14, 1987
Dennis holds a sit-in for better cafeteria food after Charlie teaches a lesson on the rebelliousness of the '60s.
5Trouble in Perfectville
Oct 28, 1987
The class puts out a lampoon issuse of the school newspaper
6Coach Charlie
Nov 4, 1987
When Dr. Samuels is ejected from the meets, he gets Mr. Moore to take his place as coach.
7That'll Be the Day
Nov 11, 1987
The class puts on Grease
8Poltergeist III
Nov 18, 1987
Janice says there is a poltergeist following her and soon the class begins to believe her.
9Psyched Out at Fillmore
Nov 25, 1987
The class takes a standardized personality test and then worry about the results.
10Revenge of the Liberal
Dec 2, 1987
11Play it Again, Woody
Dec 9, 1987
Charlie and Arvid reflect on their love woes at a Woody Allen marathon going on at a movie theater.
12Will the Real Arvid Engen Please Stand Up?
Jan 6, 1988
Arvid sends his penpal Eric's picture
13On the Road Again
Jan 13, 1988
Darlene and Sarah buy a car; problems with Mrs. Samuels has Dr. Samuels rooming with Charlie.
14Fatal Distraction
Jan 20, 1988
15Cello Fever
Jan 27, 1988
Janice tries to get first chair in the school orchestra
16Parent's Day
Feb 3, 1988
The IHP's parent's come to see how the class is taught
17Love is Debatable
Feb 10, 1988
Darlene pretends to like Alan to win debates
18For Better, For Worse
Mar 2, 1988
Ms. Meara teaches a class on marriage
19We Love You, Mrs. Russell
Mar 9, 1988
A popular teacher has Alzheimer's
20Don't Play With Matches
Mar 23, 1988
The class gets matched up with computer dates
21The 21st-Century News
May 4, 1988
Dennis sees a bleak future
22Moore Than You Know
May 11, 1988
Charlie thinks he sees his dead uncle
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