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
1The Refrigerator of Fillmore High
Oct 19, 1988
Dennis gets to play on the football team.
2Back in the U.S.S.R.
Oct 26, 1988
3Mission to Moscow (1)
Nov 2, 1988
In Moscow, Dr. Samuels insists on study for an academic meet, while Charlie lobbies for more personal cultural experiences. (Part 1 of 2)
4Mission to Moscow (2)
Nov 2, 1988
The team begins the competition without Eric, Arvid or Dennis.
5Let's Rap
Nov 9, 1988
The class become Peer Counselors
6Engen and Son
Nov 30, 1988
Arvid's Dad teaches the honor's math class.
7Get a Job
Dec 7, 1988
Dennis gets a job as a waiter to help pay off debts.
8Born to Run
Jan 4, 1989
Alan and Sarah both want to be class president
9First Date
30 minJan 18, 1989
Eric and Simone go on their first date.
10Partners
Jan 25, 1989
Maria hides her intelligence from a hunk she is dating
11Arvid's Sure Thing
Feb 1, 1989
Arvid goes out with an easy girl
12Scuttlebutt
Feb 8, 1989
An accomplished journalist alumnus visits.
13Little Shop 'Til You Drop (1)
Feb 15, 1989
The final days before opening night are fraught with chaos: no Ronette, Mr. Mushnik MIA, one lead with laryngitis and another ready to walk just before curtain time.
14Little Shop 'Til You Drop (2)
Feb 22, 1989
15The Hot Seat
Mar 1, 1989
The girls don't like their gym teacher, but she likes Charlie
16Radio Activity
Mar 8, 1989
Charlie's efforts to broaden the audience and membership of the school's radio club tune out the original fans - and its only member.
17The Little Sister
Mar 15, 1989
Janice takes Dennis to small claims court for a ruined blouse; Charlie falls for Dr. Samuels sister.
18Killer Coach
Mar 22, 1989
19I Am the King
Apr 5, 1989
Charlie moonlights as a character in late night commercials for an appliance store.
20King of Remedial
Apr 26, 1989
Fed up with Dennis' constant gags, Charlie shows him the door - to a remedial-history class, where Denn becomes the inspirational leader for an acade meet the IHP kids.
21Labor Daze
May 3, 1989
The staff, including Charlie, go on strike
22Exactly Twelve O'Clock
May 10, 1989
Hall monitor Arvid has daytime nightmares of a personal high noon after a bully he cited for loitering demands a showdown - at high noon.
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