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.
CreatorRich Eustis
Pilot
Sep 17, 1986
A high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.
Back to the Future
Sep 24, 1986
The class imagines life 20 years in the future
Charliegate
Oct 1, 1986
Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper
Love at First Byte
Oct 22, 1986
Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.
The Outsider
Oct 29, 1986
Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.
Teacher's Teacher
Nov 5, 1986
Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.
Volleyball Anyone?
Nov 12, 1986
Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.
Critical Choices
Nov 19, 1986
Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""
Cold Turkey
Nov 26, 1986
Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels
You've Got a Friend
Dec 3, 1986
After 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.
As Time Goes By
Dec 10, 1986
Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class
The Way We Weren't
Dec 17, 1986
When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.
Rebel Without a Class
Jan 7, 1987
Eric makes trouble for another teacher
Ode to Simone
Jan 14, 1987
Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.
Past Imperfect
Jan 21, 1987
Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.
A Problem Like Maria
Jan 28, 1987
Maria dates the captain of the opposing team
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!
Feb 4, 1987
The IHP faces their Russian counterparts in an academic tournament. Eric must join the team to replace an ailing Jawaharal.
Valentine's Day
Feb 11, 1987
The class has problems on Valentine's day.
Video Activity
Feb 18, 1987
The class makes a music video for a time capsule
Privilege
Feb 25, 1987
Charlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.
Crimes of the Heart
Apr 1, 1987
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The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
May 6, 1987
Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork
drystyx
@drystyx
This was one sick TV series It's about smart students who are considered inferior to other students. It's basically just an exercise in dehumanization. The entire class is somewhat dehumanized, but one student in particular is the scapegoat even of the class. This is something Hitler would have loved, but no one else.
TheMervJackson
@TheMervJackson
Great show with a lot of good messages about how complicated life can be for smart overachievers. It puts to rest a whole lot of the disgusting stereotypes that just because someone is successful it is because they are "privileged." The kids work hard and deal with a lot of unnecessary drama from people who often just want to use them and take credit for their accomplishments.
