Episode 1
Science Fair-Weather Friends
Sarah, Arvid, and Dennis compete and deceive to win the science fair.
Where to watch Head of the Class
TV series
Head of the Class
1986TV-G5 seasons6.3 / 10
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
You can also buy it from Amazon and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
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.
Season 2 episodes
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 2
The Write Stuff
Charlie encourages the class to revitalize the school's literary journal, and the class votes Simone as editor-in-chief. Unfortunately, the power this position gives Simone slightly goes to her head. Meanwhile, Eric fabricates a memoir for the journal, which dishonestly wins him more attention from Simone.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 3
The Big Squeeze
The IHP are concerned when they learn a transfer student might join their class, making it necessary for one of them to leave. They fight over who it should be.
Episode credits
Guest stars Leon Fan
Episode 4
Child of the 60's
Dennis holds a sit-in for better cafeteria food after Charlie teaches a lesson on the rebelliousness of the '60s.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lori Petty
Episode 5
Trouble in Perfectville
The class puts out a lampoon issuse of the school newspaper
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 6
Coach Charlie
When Dr. Samuels is ejected from the meets, he gets Mr. Moore to take his place as coach.
Episode credits
Guest stars Leon Fan
Episode 7
That'll Be the Day
The class puts on Grease
Episode credits
Written by Rich Eustis
Episode 8
Poltergeist III
Janice says there is a poltergeist following her and soon the class begins to believe her.
Episode credits
Written by Bob Rosenfarb
Episode 9
Psyched Out at Fillmore
The class takes a standardized personality test and then worry about the results.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 10
Revenge of the Liberal
Episode credits
Guest stars Kevin McCarthy
Episode 11
Play it Again, Woody
Charlie and Arvid reflect on their love woes at a Woody Allen marathon going on at a movie theater.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 12
Will the Real Arvid Engen Please Stand Up?
Arvid sends his penpal Eric's picture
Episode credits
Written by Dan Schneider
Episode 13
On the Road Again
Darlene and Sarah buy a car; problems with Mrs. Samuels has Dr. Samuels rooming with Charlie.
Episode credits
Written by Mark Fink
Episode 15
Cello Fever
Janice tries to get first chair in the school orchestra
Episode credits
Written by Rich Eustis
Episode 16
Parent's Day
The IHP's parent's come to see how the class is taught
Episode credits
Guest stars Marlene Clark
Episode 17
Love is Debatable
Darlene pretends to like Alan to win debates
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 18
For Better, For Worse
Ms. Meara teaches a class on marriage
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 19
We Love You, Mrs. Russell
A popular teacher has Alzheimer's
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 20
Don't Play With Matches
The class gets matched up with computer dates
Episode credits
Written by Michael Weinberger, Jake Weinberger
Episode 22
Moore Than You Know
finale
Charlie thinks he sees his dead uncle
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Head of the Class
Cast
Billy ConnollyBilly MacGregor
Howard HessemanCharlie Moore
William G. SchillingDr. Harold Samuels
Jeannetta ArnetteBernadette Meara
Leslie BegaMaria Borges
Michael DeLorenzoAlex Torres
Dan FrischmanArvid Engen
Robin GivensDarlene MerrimanCredits
- Created by
- Rich Eustis
- Written by
- Rich Eustis, Jeffrey Duteil, Dan Schneider, Al Jean, Mark Fink, Jake Weinberger, Michael Weinberger, Bob Rosenfarb, Denise Moss, Sy Dukane, Steven Sullivan
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 114
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States- Eustis Elias Productions
Themes
classroomgifted childrenhigh schoolmanhattan, new york citynerdsitcomteacherteen comedy
