About this season
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 (22)
1. Pilot
Aired 17 September 1986
A high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.
2. Back to the Future
Aired 24 September 1986
The class imagines life 20 years in the future
3. Charliegate
Aired 1 October 1986
Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper
4. Love at First Byte
Aired 22 October 1986
Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.
5. The Outsider
Aired 29 October 1986
Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.
6. Teacher's Teacher
Aired 5 November 1986
Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.
7. Volleyball Anyone?
Aired 12 November 1986
Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.
8. Critical Choices
Aired 19 November 1986
Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""
9. Cold Turkey
Aired 26 November 1986
Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels
10. You've Got a Friend
Aired 3 December 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.
11. As Time Goes By
Aired 10 December 1986
Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class
12. The Way We Weren't
Aired 17 December 1986
When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.
13. Rebel Without a Class
Aired 7 January 1987
Eric makes trouble for another teacher
14. Ode to Simone
Aired 14 January 1987
Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.
15. Past Imperfect
Aired 21 January 1987
Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.
16. A Problem Like Maria
Aired 28 January 1987
Maria dates the captain of the opposing team
17. The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!
Aired 4 February 1987
The IHP faces their Russian counterparts in an academic tournament. Eric must join the team to replace an ailing Jawaharal.
18. Valentine's Day
Aired 11 February 1987
The class has problems on Valentine's day.
19. Video Activity
Aired 18 February 1987
The class makes a music video for a time capsule
20. Privilege
Aired 25 February 1987
Charlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.
21. Crimes of the Heart
Aired 1 April 1987
22. The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
Aired 6 May 1987
Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork