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.
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Season 1
1986
No overview available.
01. Pilot
1986-09-17
A high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.
02. Back to the Future
1986-09-24
The class imagines life 20 years in the future
03. Charliegate
1986-10-01
Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper
04. Love at First Byte
1986-10-22
Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.
05. The Outsider
1986-10-29
Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.
06. Teacher's Teacher
1986-11-05
Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.
07. Volleyball Anyone?
1986-11-12
Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.
08. Critical Choices
1986-11-19
Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""
09. Cold Turkey
1986-11-26
Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels
10. You've Got a Friend
1986-12-03
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.
11. As Time Goes By
1986-12-10
Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class
12. The Way We Weren't
1986-12-17
When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.
13. Rebel Without a Class
1987-01-07
Eric makes trouble for another teacher
14. Ode to Simone
1987-01-14
Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.
15. Past Imperfect
1987-01-21
Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.
16. A Problem Like Maria
1987-01-28
Maria dates the captain of the opposing team
17. The 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.
18. Valentine's Day
1987-02-11
The class has problems on Valentine's day.
19. Video Activity
1987-02-18
The class makes a music video for a time capsule
20. Privilege
1987-02-25
Charlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.
21. Crimes of the Heart
1987-04-01
No overview available.
22. The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
1987-05-06
Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork
