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. Science Fair-Weather Friends
Aired 23 September 1987
Sarah, Arvid, and Dennis compete and deceive to win the science fair.
2. The Write Stuff
Aired 30 September 1987
Charlie encourages the class to revitalize the school's literary journal, and the class votes Simone as editor-in-chief. Unfortunately, the power this position gives Simone slightly goes to her head. Meanwhile, Eric fabricates a memoir for the journal, which dishonestly wins him more attention from Simone.
3. The Big Squeeze
Aired 7 October 1987
The IHP are concerned when they learn a transfer student might join their class, making it necessary for one of them to leave. They fight over who it should be.
4. Child of the 60's
Aired 14 October 1987
Dennis holds a sit-in for better cafeteria food after Charlie teaches a lesson on the rebelliousness of the '60s.
5. Trouble in Perfectville
Aired 28 October 1987
The class puts out a lampoon issuse of the school newspaper
6. Coach Charlie
Aired 4 November 1987
When Dr. Samuels is ejected from the meets, he gets Mr. Moore to take his place as coach.
7. That'll Be the Day
Aired 11 November 1987
The class puts on Grease
8. Poltergeist III
Aired 18 November 1987
Janice says there is a poltergeist following her and soon the class begins to believe her.
9. Psyched Out at Fillmore
Aired 25 November 1987
The class takes a standardized personality test and then worry about the results.
10. Revenge of the Liberal
Aired 2 December 1987
11. Play it Again, Woody
Aired 9 December 1987
Charlie and Arvid reflect on their love woes at a Woody Allen marathon going on at a movie theater.
12. Will the Real Arvid Engen Please Stand Up?
Aired 6 January 1988
Arvid sends his penpal Eric's picture
13. On the Road Again
Aired 13 January 1988
Darlene and Sarah buy a car; problems with Mrs. Samuels has Dr. Samuels rooming with Charlie.
14. Fatal Distraction
Aired 20 January 1988
15. Cello Fever
Aired 27 January 1988
Janice tries to get first chair in the school orchestra
16. Parent's Day
Aired 3 February 1988
The IHP's parent's come to see how the class is taught
17. Love is Debatable
Aired 10 February 1988
Darlene pretends to like Alan to win debates
18. For Better, For Worse
Aired 2 March 1988
Ms. Meara teaches a class on marriage
19. We Love You, Mrs. Russell
Aired 9 March 1988
A popular teacher has Alzheimer's
20. Don't Play With Matches
Aired 23 March 1988
The class gets matched up with computer dates
21. The 21st-Century News
Aired 4 May 1988
Dennis sees a bleak future
22. Moore Than You Know
Aired 11 May 1988
Charlie thinks he sees his dead uncle