Episode 1
The Refrigerator of Fillmore High
Dennis gets to play on the football team.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
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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.
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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.
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Episode 3
Mission to Moscow (1)
In Moscow, Dr. Samuels insists on study for an academic meet, while Charlie lobbies for more personal cultural experiences. (Part 1 of 2)
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Directed by Eric Laneuville
Episode 4
Mission to Moscow (2)
The team begins the competition without Eric, Arvid or Dennis.
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Directed by Eric LaneuvilleWritten by Rich Eustis
Episode 7
Get a Job
Dennis gets a job as a waiter to help pay off debts.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 8
Born to Run
Alan and Sarah both want to be class president
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 9
First Date
30m
Eric and Simone go on their first date.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 10
Partners
Maria hides her intelligence from a hunk she is dating
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Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelGuest stars Brad Pitt
Episode 11
Arvid's Sure Thing
Arvid goes out with an easy girl
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Guest stars Christine Elise
Episode 12
Scuttlebutt
An accomplished journalist alumnus visits.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 13
Little Shop 'Til You Drop (1)
The final days before opening night are fraught with chaos: no Ronette, Mr. Mushnik MIA, one lead with laryngitis and another ready to walk just before curtain time.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 15
The Hot Seat
The girls don't like their gym teacher, but she likes Charlie
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Guest stars Valri Bromfield
Episode 16
Radio Activity
Charlie's efforts to broaden the audience and membership of the school's radio club tune out the original fans - and its only member.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 17
The Little Sister
Janice takes Dennis to small claims court for a ruined blouse; Charlie falls for Dr. Samuels sister.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 19
I Am the King
Charlie moonlights as a character in late night commercials for an appliance store.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 20
King of Remedial
Fed up with Dennis' constant gags, Charlie shows him the door - to a remedial-history class, where Denn becomes the inspirational leader for an acade meet the IHP kids.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 22
Exactly Twelve O'Clock
finale
Hall monitor Arvid has daytime nightmares of a personal high noon after a bully he cited for loitering demands a showdown - at high noon.
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
