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.
Cast: Billy Connolly, William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette
22 episodes
- 1. PilotA high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.TV-GCCSep 17, 1986
- 2. Back to the FutureThe class imagines life 20 years in the futureTV-GCCSep 24, 1986
- 3. CharliegateDennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaperTV-GCCOct 1, 1986
- 4. Love at First ByteCharlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.TV-GCCOct 22, 1986
- 5. The OutsiderJanice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.TV-GCCOct 29, 1986
- 6. Teacher's TeacherCharlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.TV-GCCNov 5, 1986
- 7. Volleyball Anyone?Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.TV-GCCNov 12, 1986
- 8. Critical ChoicesCharlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""TV-GCCNov 19, 1986
- 9. Cold TurkeyMr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. SamuelsTV-GCCNov 26, 1986
- 10. You've Got a FriendAfter 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.TV-GCCDec 3, 1986
- 11. As Time Goes ByCharlie's ex-flame evaluates the classTV-GCCDec 10, 1986
- 12. The Way We Weren'tWhen doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.TV-GCCDec 17, 1986
- 13. Rebel Without a ClassEric makes trouble for another teacherTV-GCCJan 7, 1987
- 14. Ode to SimoneSimone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.TV-GCCJan 14, 1987
- 15. Past ImperfectCharlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.TV-GCCJan 21, 1987
- 16. A Problem Like MariaMaria dates the captain of the opposing teamTV-GCCJan 28, 1987
- 17. 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.TV-GCCFeb 4, 1987
- 18. Valentine's DayThe class has problems on Valentine's day.TV-GCCFeb 11, 1987
- 19. Video ActivityThe class makes a music video for a time capsuleTV-GCCFeb 18, 1987
- 20. PrivilegeCharlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.TV-GCCFeb 25, 1987
- 21. Crimes of the HeartNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCApr 1, 1987
- 22. The Secret Life of Arvid EngenArvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolworkTV-GCCMay 6, 1987
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Rich Eustis
- Cast
- Billy Connolly, William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Michael DeLorenzo, Dan Frischman, Robin Givens
- Studio
