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Head of the Class

  • TV-G
  • 1986–1991
  • 5 seasons
  • Comedy, Family
  • 6.4

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

26 episodes
  1. 1Back to School

    Sep 27, 1989

    It's the first day back at school and there are some new additions to Mr. Moore's class.

  2. 2Viki & Eric & Simone & Alex

    Oct 4, 1989

    Simone and Eric have eyes for others, but neither agrees with friends that honesty is the best policy.

  3. 3The Ring of Darlene M.

    Oct 11, 1989

    Certain members of the class suspect Alex of stealing Darlene's antique ring.

  4. 4Viki in Love

    Oct 18, 1989

    Viki tells Charlie she's got a crush on him, but Alan gets the impression that he's the one she wants to squeeze.

  5. 5Blunden in Love

    Oct 25, 1989

    Dennis becomes smitten with a quick-witted student who reprimands him for not cleaning his science-lab work area.

  6. 6The Bright Stuff (1)

    30 minNov 1, 1989

    Arvid and Dennis meet Buzz Aldrin while at the Johnson Space Center presenting their experiment, which may be included in a shuttle mission.

  7. 7The Bright Stuff (2)

    Nov 8, 1989

    Arvid decides to return to Houston, where Dennis once again steps into the spotlight that should be on Arvid.

  8. 8Gotta Dance

    Nov 15, 1989

    T.J. and Alex look like a shoo-in to win the all-city dance contest, until Alex takes a fall--academically.

  9. 9Good Mourning

    Nov 22, 1989

    Charlie teaches the class about grief.

  10. 10Arvid Nose Best

    30 minNov 29, 1989

    After hearing too many comments about his snoring, Arvid considers getting a complete nose job.

  11. 11The Devil and Miss T.J.

    Dec 6, 1989

    With just one history paper keeping her from joining the honors program, T.J. makes a pact with the Devil, who delivers the paper and more--until pay-back time.

  12. 12Why Ronnie Can't Read

    Dec 13, 1989

    The IHP students help the school's star athlete prepare for his college entrance exams.

  13. 13The Joker Is Wild

    Jan 3, 1990

    T.J.'s first assignment as the newest member of IHP is ridiculed by Dennis.

  14. 14Tough Guys Don't Sew

    Jan 10, 1990

    Viki gets much-needed help on a home-ec project from Eric, who prefers to hide his talents for fashion design and construction.

  15. 15Reel Problems

    Jan 17, 1990

    Arvid goes a bit too far in trying to impress a film buff by guaranteeing he'll get a print of a rare 1950s Polish film.

  16. 16Alan Goes Crimson

    Jan 24, 1990

    A condescending Alan burns some bridges with his classmates after being recommended for early admission to Harvard by a recruiter.

  17. 17From Hair to Eternity (1)

    Feb 7, 1990

    The head of the English department takes some not-so-subtle action against Charlie's choice of "Hair" as the semester production.

  18. 18From Hair to Eternity (2)

    Feb 14, 1990

    The spirit of "Hair" leads the cast to go on with the show in defiance of Mrs. Hartman, who explains her objection to Charlie.

  19. 19Recruitment Day

    Feb 21, 1990

    In a flashback to college-recruitment day, Arvid turns into jelly, Dennis turns into Alan and Simone turns on Eric when he hesitates to join her at Sarah Lawrence.

  20. 20The Quiet Kid

    Feb 28, 1990

    The IHP welcomes a brilliant new student--until he voices his opinion about the Academic Olympic team.

  21. 21Simone Goes Overboard

    Mar 14, 1990

    After his sea rescue of Simone, modesty becomes Dennis, until he tastes the attention of the press--and Simone, who will do "anything" to repay him.

  22. 22Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day

    Mar 21, 1990

    After promising his vote to three women, Arvid thinks he's off the hook when the dance-queen contest is cancelled.

  23. 23Politics of Love

    Apr 4, 1990

    Infatuated with a model, Alan determines to meet her, but the result is not a model relationship.

  24. 24The Reel Charlie Moore

    Apr 11, 1990

    The class sends Charlie's demo videotape to Woody Allen to get him an audition for a new film.

  25. 25Cement Hi-Tops

    Apr 25, 1990

    Aristotle's work videotaping a wedding garners him interest from an agent--of the FBI, who wants a copy.

  26. 26Teacher's Pet

    May 2, 1990

    Night-class students Charlie and Eric each think they are the apple of the teacher's eye when she joins them for after-class coffee.

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Series cast

William G. SchillingDr. Harold Samuels114 episodes
Jeannetta ArnetteBernadette Meara114 episodes
Dan FrischmanArvid Engen114 episodes
Robin GivensDarlene Merriman114 episodes
Khrystyne HajeSimone Foster114 episodes
Tony O'DellAlan Pinkard114 episodes
Brian RobbinsEric Mardian114 episodes
Kimberly RussellSarah Nevins114 episodes
Dan SchneiderDennis Blunden114 episodes
Howard HessemanCharlie Moore92 episodes
Rain PryorTheola June 'T.J.' Jones70 episodes
Leslie BegaMaria Borges66 episodes
Jôher ColemanJawaharlal Choudhury66 episodes
Tannis VallelyJanice Lazarotto66 episodes
Michael DeLorenzoAlex Torres48 episodes
Lara PiperViki Amory48 episodes
De'voreaux WhiteAristotle McKenzie48 episodes
Billy ConnollyBilly MacGregor22 episodes

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