Episode 1
Back to School
It's the first day back at school and there are some new additions to Mr. Moore's class.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
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.
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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 2
Viki & Eric & Simone & Alex
Simone and Eric have eyes for others, but neither agrees with friends that honesty is the best policy.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 3
The Ring of Darlene M.
Certain members of the class suspect Alex of stealing Darlene's antique ring.
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Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Jeffrey Duteil
Episode 4
Viki in Love
Viki tells Charlie she's got a crush on him, but Alan gets the impression that he's the one she wants to squeeze.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 5
Blunden in Love
Dennis becomes smitten with a quick-witted student who reprimands him for not cleaning his science-lab work area.
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Written by Denise Moss, Sy Dukane
Episode 6
The Bright Stuff (1)
30m
Arvid and Dennis meet Buzz Aldrin while at the Johnson Space Center presenting their experiment, which may be included in a shuttle mission.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 7
The Bright Stuff (2)
Arvid decides to return to Houston, where Dennis once again steps into the spotlight that should be on Arvid.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 8
Gotta Dance
T.J. and Alex look like a shoo-in to win the all-city dance contest, until Alex takes a fall--academically.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 9
Good Mourning
Charlie teaches the class about grief.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 10
Arvid Nose Best
30m
After hearing too many comments about his snoring, Arvid considers getting a complete nose job.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 11
The Devil and Miss T.J.
With just one history paper keeping her from joining the honors program, T.J. makes a pact with the Devil, who delivers the paper and more--until pay-back time.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 12
Why Ronnie Can't Read
The IHP students help the school's star athlete prepare for his college entrance exams.
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Written by Jeffrey DuteilGuest stars Christopher Birt
Episode 13
The Joker Is Wild
T.J.'s first assignment as the newest member of IHP is ridiculed by Dennis.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 14
Tough Guys Don't Sew
Viki gets much-needed help on a home-ec project from Eric, who prefers to hide his talents for fashion design and construction.
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Written by Steven Sullivan
Episode 15
Reel Problems
Arvid goes a bit too far in trying to impress a film buff by guaranteeing he'll get a print of a rare 1950s Polish film.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 16
Alan Goes Crimson
A condescending Alan burns some bridges with his classmates after being recommended for early admission to Harvard by a recruiter.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 17
From Hair to Eternity (1)
The head of the English department takes some not-so-subtle action against Charlie's choice of "Hair" as the semester production.
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Written by Rich Eustis
Episode 18
From Hair to Eternity (2)
The spirit of "Hair" leads the cast to go on with the show in defiance of Mrs. Hartman, who explains her objection to Charlie.
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Written by Rich Eustis
Episode 19
Recruitment Day
In a flashback to college-recruitment day, Arvid turns into jelly, Dennis turns into Alan and Simone turns on Eric when he hesitates to join her at Sarah Lawrence.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 20
The Quiet Kid
The IHP welcomes a brilliant new student--until he voices his opinion about the Academic Olympic team.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 21
Simone Goes Overboard
After his sea rescue of Simone, modesty becomes Dennis, until he tastes the attention of the press--and Simone, who will do "anything" to repay him.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 22
Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day
After promising his vote to three women, Arvid thinks he's off the hook when the dance-queen contest is cancelled.
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Directed by Bill Davis
Episode 23
Politics of Love
Infatuated with a model, Alan determines to meet her, but the result is not a model relationship.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 24
The Reel Charlie Moore
The class sends Charlie's demo videotape to Woody Allen to get him an audition for a new film.
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Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel
Episode 25
Cement Hi-Tops
Aristotle's work videotaping a wedding garners him interest from an agent--of the FBI, who wants a copy.
Where to watch Head of the ClassEpisode 26
Teacher's Pet
finale
Night-class students Charlie and Eric each think they are the apple of the teacher's eye when she joins them for after-class coffee.
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Written by Jeffrey Duteil
Episode 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
