Head of the Class

Head of the Class

  • 1986
  • 5 Seasons
  • 114 Episodes
  •  6.2  (34)
  •   Ended

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.

Head of the Class
Seasons
It Couldn't Last Forever (2)
22. It Couldn't Last Forever (2)
June 25, 1991
The IHP class graduates, with T.J. as valedictorian. (Part 2 of 2, and series finale)
It Couldn't Last Forever (1)
21. It Couldn't Last Forever (1)
June 18, 1991
With a wrecking ball ready to demolish the school, the IHP class waits to fund out who's to be valedictorian. (Part 1 of 2)
The Phantom of the Glee Club
20. The Phantom of the Glee Club
June 11, 1991
The class learns T.J. is more than just a contemporary-style musician when Billy discovers her operatic talent.
My Dinner With Darlene
19. My Dinner With Darlene
June 04, 1991
Darlene promises to treat the class to an elaborate farewell dinner, but then finds her credit card revoked.
The Strange Case of Randy McNally
18. The Strange Case of Randy McNally
May 28, 1991
To save Dennis after a prank, Billy creates a fictional student -- who apparently gets the MIT scholarship Dennis wanted.
Most Likely to Be Forgotten
17. Most Likely to Be Forgotten
January 15, 1991
The kids work on their yearbook, with Eric beginning to regret not having participated more extracurricularly.
The Last Waltz
16. The Last Waltz
January 08, 1991
T.J. turns down Aristotle's invitation to the senior prom.
Viki's Torn Genes
15. Viki's Torn Genes
December 18, 1990
At Christmas, Billy helps Viki find her birth mother, but the woman doesn't want to see her.
The Importance of Being Alex
14. The Importance of Being Alex
December 11, 1990
Simone's reputation suffers when Alex lies to his friends about a romance with her.
My Son the Primate
13. My Son the Primate
December 04, 1990
Arvid trains a chimp at his part-time pet store job and, rather than let it be sold, hides it in the classroom.
Dancing Fools
12. Dancing Fools
November 27, 1990
Billy and Bernadette take dance lessons at the studio where Alex teaches, and where he's pursued by a woman.
Be My Baby . . . Sitter
11. Be My Baby . . . Sitter
November 20, 1990
Jasper's overprotective parents hire a babysitter for him -- and to his mortification, it turns out to be Sarah.
Fillmore vs. Billy Jean's
10. Fillmore vs. Billy Jean's
November 13, 1990
The IHP class behaves obnoxiously when their bus breaks down at a rural truck stop.
Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (2)
9. Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (2)
November 06, 1990
Bully Zach may have Arvid's missing gun. (Part 2 of 2)
Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (1)
8. Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (1)
October 30, 1990
After Billy is robbe, he has the class write papers on gun control, leading Arvid to a harrowing experience when he buys a gun for the assignment. (Part 1 of 2)
Billy's Big One
7. Billy's Big One
October 23, 1990
Billy fakes a heart attack to circumvent a health-insurance bureaucrasy; the IHP girls try writing a romance novel.
Napoleon Blown Apart
6. Napoleon Blown Apart
October 16, 1990
Inspired by his French class, Eric goes to ""find himself"" in Paris.
Getting Personal
5. Getting Personal
October 09, 1990
And Then There Were None
4. And Then There Were None
October 02, 1990
Arvid's infectious flu may keep the class from performing in a Shakespeare competition.
The Heartbreak Nerd
3. The Heartbreak Nerd
September 25, 1990
Arvid goes out with gorgeous Viki.
Twelve Angry Nerds
2. Twelve Angry Nerds
September 18, 1990
When Alan is caught cheating, Billy has the class act as a jury to decide his punishment.
Where's Charlie?
1. Where's Charlie?
September 11, 1990
Charlie doesn't return for the new school year and the Kids are wondering where's Charlie? Charlie found an acting gig and left and now the students have a new teacher, Billy MacGregor.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    September 17, 1986
  • Rating
    6.2  (34)