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
Pilot
A high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.
Back to the Future
The class imagines life 20 years in the future
Charliegate
Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper
Love at First Byte
Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.
The Outsider
Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.
Teacher's Teacher
Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.
Volleyball Anyone?
Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.
Critical Choices
Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""
Cold Turkey
Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels
You've Got a Friend
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.
As Time Goes By
Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class
The Way We Weren't
When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.
Rebel Without a Class
Eric makes trouble for another teacher
Ode to Simone
Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.
Past Imperfect
Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.
A Problem Like Maria
Maria dates the captain of the opposing team
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!
The IHP faces their Russian counterparts in an academic tournament. Eric must join the team to replace an ailing Jawaharal.
Valentine's Day
The class has problems on Valentine's day.
Video Activity
The class makes a music video for a time capsule
Privilege
Charlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.
Crimes of the Heart
The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork
About Head of the Class
- Creators
- Rich Eustis
- Cast
- Billy Connolly, William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Michael DeLorenzo, Dan Frischman, Robin Givens
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Content rating
- TV-G
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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