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Head of the Class.

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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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Season 1.

Pilot

1986-09-17

A high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.

Back to the Future

1986-09-24

The class imagines life 20 years in the future

Charliegate

1986-10-01

Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper

Love at First Byte

1986-10-22

Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.

The Outsider

1986-10-29

Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.

Teacher's Teacher

1986-11-05

Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.

Volleyball Anyone?

1986-11-12

Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.

Critical Choices

1986-11-19

Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""

Cold Turkey

1986-11-26

Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels

You've Got a Friend

1986-12-03

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

1986-12-10

Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class

The Way We Weren't

1986-12-17

When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.

Rebel Without a Class

1987-01-07

Eric makes trouble for another teacher

Ode to Simone

1987-01-14

Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.

Past Imperfect

1987-01-21

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

1987-01-28

Maria dates the captain of the opposing team

The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!

1987-02-04

The IHP faces their Russian counterparts in an academic tournament. Eric must join the team to replace an ailing Jawaharal.

Valentine's Day

1987-02-11

The class has problems on Valentine's day.

Video Activity

1987-02-18

The class makes a music video for a time capsule

Privilege

1987-02-25

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

1987-04-01

Episode synopsis is not yet available.

The Secret Life of Arvid Engen

1987-05-06

Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork

Cast.

Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

Billy MacGregor

William G. Schilling

William G. Schilling

Dr. Harold Samuels

Jeannetta Arnette

Jeannetta Arnette

Bernadette Meara

Michael DeLorenzo

Michael DeLorenzo

Alex Torres

Dan Frischman

Dan Frischman

Arvid Engen

Robin Givens

Robin Givens

Darlene Merriman

Khrystyne Haje

Khrystyne Haje

Simone Foster

Tony O'Dell

Tony O'Dell

Alan Pinkard

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