Head of the Class
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.
Episodes
Love at First Byte
Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.
The Outsider
Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.
Teacher's Teacher
Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.
Volleyball Anyone?
Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.
You've Got a Friend
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.
The Way We Weren't
When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.
Ode to Simone
Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.
Past Imperfect
Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!
The IHP faces their Russian counterparts in an academic tournament. Eric must join the team to replace an ailing Jawaharal.
Privilege
Charlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.
The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork
Top Cast
Billy Connolly
Billy MacGregor
William G. Schilling
Dr. Harold Samuels
Jeannetta Arnette
Bernadette Meara
Michael DeLorenzo
Alex Torres
Dan Frischman
Arvid Engen
Robin Givens
Darlene Merriman
Khrystyne Haje
Simone Foster
Tony O'Dell
Alan Pinkard
Lara Piper
Viki Amory
Ke Huy Quan
Jasper Kwong
