Head of the Class (1986)
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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Episode 1 - Pilot
Release Date: 1986-09-17A high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.
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Episode 2 - Back to the Future
Release Date: 1986-09-24The class imagines life 20 years in the future
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Episode 3 - Charliegate
Release Date: 1986-10-01Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper
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Episode 4 - Love at First Byte
Release Date: 1986-10-22Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.
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Episode 5 - The Outsider
Release Date: 1986-10-29Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.
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Episode 6 - Teacher's Teacher
Release Date: 1986-11-05Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.
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Episode 7 - Volleyball Anyone?
Release Date: 1986-11-12Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.
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Episode 8 - Critical Choices
Release Date: 1986-11-19Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""
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Episode 9 - Cold Turkey
Release Date: 1986-11-26Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels
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Episode 10 - You've Got a Friend
Release Date: 1986-12-03After 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.
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Episode 11 - As Time Goes By
Release Date: 1986-12-10Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class
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Episode 12 - The Way We Weren't
Release Date: 1986-12-17When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.
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Episode 13 - Rebel Without a Class
Release Date: 1987-01-07Eric makes trouble for another teacher
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Episode 14 - Ode to Simone
Release Date: 1987-01-14Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.
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Episode 15 - Past Imperfect
Release Date: 1987-01-21Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.
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Episode 16 - A Problem Like Maria
Release Date: 1987-01-28Maria dates the captain of the opposing team
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Episode 17 - The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!
Release Date: 1987-02-04The IHP faces their Russian counterparts in an academic tournament. Eric must join the team to replace an ailing Jawaharal.
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Episode 18 - Valentine's Day
Release Date: 1987-02-11The class has problems on Valentine's day.
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Episode 19 - Video Activity
Release Date: 1987-02-18The class makes a music video for a time capsule
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Episode 20 - Privilege
Release Date: 1987-02-25Charlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.
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Episode 21 - Crimes of the Heart
Release Date: 1987-04-01 -
Episode 22 - The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
Release Date: 1987-05-06Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork