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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Head of the Class
1986 / TV-GHead 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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Head of the Class Season 3 Full Episode Guide
Hall monitor Arvid has daytime nightmares of a personal high noon after a bully he cited for loitering demands a showdown - at high noon.
The staff, including Charlie, go on strike
Fed up with Dennis' constant gags, Charlie shows him the door - to a remedial-history class, where Denn becomes the inspirational leader for an acade meet the IHP kids.
Charlie moonlights as a character in late night commercials for an appliance store.
Janice takes Dennis to small claims court for a ruined blouse; Charlie falls for Dr. Samuels sister.
Charlie's efforts to broaden the audience and membership of the school's radio club tune out the original fans - and its only member.
The girls don't like their gym teacher, but she likes Charlie
The final days before opening night are fraught with chaos: no Ronette, Mr. Mushnik MIA, one lead with laryngitis and another ready to walk just before curtain time.
An accomplished journalist alumnus visits.
Arvid goes out with an easy girl
Maria hides her intelligence from a hunk she is dating
Eric and Simone go on their first date.
Alan and Sarah both want to be class president
Dennis gets a job as a waiter to help pay off debts.
Arvid's Dad teaches the honor's math class.
The class become Peer Counselors
The team begins the competition without Eric, Arvid or Dennis.
In Moscow, Dr. Samuels insists on study for an academic meet, while Charlie lobbies for more personal cultural experiences. (Part 1 of 2)
Dennis gets to play on the football team.
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