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 (26)
1. Back to School
Aired 27 September 1989
It's the first day back at school and there are some new additions to Mr. Moore's class.
2. Viki & Eric & Simone & Alex
Aired 4 October 1989
Simone and Eric have eyes for others, but neither agrees with friends that honesty is the best policy.
3. The Ring of Darlene M.
Aired 11 October 1989
Certain members of the class suspect Alex of stealing Darlene's antique ring.
4. Viki in Love
Aired 18 October 1989
Viki tells Charlie she's got a crush on him, but Alan gets the impression that he's the one she wants to squeeze.
5. Blunden in Love
Aired 25 October 1989
Dennis becomes smitten with a quick-witted student who reprimands him for not cleaning his science-lab work area.
6. The Bright Stuff (1)
Aired 1 November 1989 • 30 min
Arvid and Dennis meet Buzz Aldrin while at the Johnson Space Center presenting their experiment, which may be included in a shuttle mission.
7. The Bright Stuff (2)
Aired 8 November 1989
Arvid decides to return to Houston, where Dennis once again steps into the spotlight that should be on Arvid.
8. Gotta Dance
Aired 15 November 1989
T.J. and Alex look like a shoo-in to win the all-city dance contest, until Alex takes a fall--academically.
9. Good Mourning
Aired 22 November 1989
Charlie teaches the class about grief.
10. Arvid Nose Best
Aired 29 November 1989 • 30 min
After hearing too many comments about his snoring, Arvid considers getting a complete nose job.
11. The Devil and Miss T.J.
Aired 6 December 1989
With just one history paper keeping her from joining the honors program, T.J. makes a pact with the Devil, who delivers the paper and more--until pay-back time.
12. Why Ronnie Can't Read
Aired 13 December 1989
The IHP students help the school's star athlete prepare for his college entrance exams.
13. The Joker Is Wild
Aired 3 January 1990
T.J.'s first assignment as the newest member of IHP is ridiculed by Dennis.
14. Tough Guys Don't Sew
Aired 10 January 1990
Viki gets much-needed help on a home-ec project from Eric, who prefers to hide his talents for fashion design and construction.
15. Reel Problems
Aired 17 January 1990
Arvid goes a bit too far in trying to impress a film buff by guaranteeing he'll get a print of a rare 1950s Polish film.
16. Alan Goes Crimson
Aired 24 January 1990
A condescending Alan burns some bridges with his classmates after being recommended for early admission to Harvard by a recruiter.
17. From Hair to Eternity (1)
Aired 7 February 1990
The head of the English department takes some not-so-subtle action against Charlie's choice of "Hair" as the semester production.
18. From Hair to Eternity (2)
Aired 14 February 1990
The spirit of "Hair" leads the cast to go on with the show in defiance of Mrs. Hartman, who explains her objection to Charlie.
19. Recruitment Day
Aired 21 February 1990
In a flashback to college-recruitment day, Arvid turns into jelly, Dennis turns into Alan and Simone turns on Eric when he hesitates to join her at Sarah Lawrence.
20. The Quiet Kid
Aired 28 February 1990
The IHP welcomes a brilliant new student--until he voices his opinion about the Academic Olympic team.
21. Simone Goes Overboard
Aired 14 March 1990
After his sea rescue of Simone, modesty becomes Dennis, until he tastes the attention of the press--and Simone, who will do "anything" to repay him.
22. Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day
Aired 21 March 1990
After promising his vote to three women, Arvid thinks he's off the hook when the dance-queen contest is cancelled.
23. Politics of Love
Aired 4 April 1990
Infatuated with a model, Alan determines to meet her, but the result is not a model relationship.
24. The Reel Charlie Moore
Aired 11 April 1990
The class sends Charlie's demo videotape to Woody Allen to get him an audition for a new film.
25. Cement Hi-Tops
Aired 25 April 1990
Aristotle's work videotaping a wedding garners him interest from an agent--of the FBI, who wants a copy.
26. Teacher's Pet
Aired 2 May 1990
Night-class students Charlie and Eric each think they are the apple of the teacher's eye when she joins them for after-class coffee.