Rich Eustis
Director
Head of the Class (1986)
Season 4
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.
Released Sept. 17, 1986
Episode 30 min
9+
Keywords: tmdb.high-school, tmdb.teen-comedy, tmdb.manhattan-new-york-city, tmdb.sitcom, tmdb.gifted-children, tmdb.classroom, tmdb.nerd + 19 more, tmdb.teacher, imdb.teacher-as-protagonist, imdb.nerd, imdb.genius, imdb.classroom, imdb.high-school, imdb.new-york-city, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.observational-comedy, imdb.teacher, imdb.competition, awards.emmy-award-nominated, imdb.1980s, imdb.20th-century, imdb.1990s, imdb.school, imdb.honor-student, imdb.teacher-student-relationship
Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, Eustis Elias Productions
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
French
S4E1 - Back to School
It's the first day back at school and there are some new additions to Mr. Moore's class.
Sept. 27, 1989, midnight
S4E2 - Viki & Eric & Simone & Alex
Simone and Eric have eyes for others, but neither agrees with friends that honesty is the best policy.
Oct. 4, 1989, midnight
S4E3 - The Ring of Darlene M.
Certain members of the class suspect Alex of stealing Darlene's antique ring.
Oct. 11, 1989, midnight
S4E4 - Viki in Love
Viki tells Charlie she's got a crush on him, but Alan gets the impression that he's the one she wants to squeeze.
Oct. 18, 1989, midnight
S4E5 - Blunden in Love
Dennis becomes smitten with a quick-witted student who reprimands him for not cleaning his science-lab work area.
Oct. 25, 1989, midnight
S4E6 - The Bright Stuff (1)
Arvid and Dennis meet Buzz Aldrin while at the Johnson Space Center presenting their experiment, which may be included in a shuttle mission.
Nov. 1, 1989, midnight
S4E7 - The Bright Stuff (2)
Arvid decides to return to Houston, where Dennis once again steps into the spotlight that should be on Arvid.
Nov. 8, 1989, midnight
S4E8 - Gotta Dance
T.J. and Alex look like a shoo-in to win the all-city dance contest, until Alex takes a fall--academically.
Nov. 15, 1989, midnight
S4E9 - Good Mourning
Charlie teaches the class about grief.
Nov. 22, 1989, midnight
S4E10 - Arvid Nose Best
After hearing too many comments about his snoring, Arvid considers getting a complete nose job.
Nov. 29, 1989, midnight
S4E11 - The Devil and Miss T.J.
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.
Dec. 6, 1989, midnight
S4E12 - Why Ronnie Can't Read
The IHP students help the school's star athlete prepare for his college entrance exams.
Dec. 13, 1989, midnight
S4E13 - The Joker Is Wild
T.J.'s first assignment as the newest member of IHP is ridiculed by Dennis.
Jan. 3, 1990, midnight
S4E14 - Tough Guys Don't Sew
Viki gets much-needed help on a home-ec project from Eric, who prefers to hide his talents for fashion design and construction.
Jan. 10, 1990, midnight
S4E15 - Reel Problems
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.
Jan. 17, 1990, midnight
S4E16 - Alan Goes Crimson
A condescending Alan burns some bridges with his classmates after being recommended for early admission to Harvard by a recruiter.
Jan. 24, 1990, midnight
S4E17 - From Hair to Eternity (1)
The head of the English department takes some not-so-subtle action against Charlie's choice of "Hair" as the semester production.
Feb. 7, 1990, midnight
S4E18 - From Hair to Eternity (2)
The spirit of "Hair" leads the cast to go on with the show in defiance of Mrs. Hartman, who explains her objection to Charlie.
Feb. 14, 1990, midnight
S4E19 - Recruitment Day
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.
Feb. 21, 1990, midnight
S4E20 - The Quiet Kid
The IHP welcomes a brilliant new student--until he voices his opinion about the Academic Olympic team.
Feb. 28, 1990, midnight
S4E21 - Simone Goes Overboard
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.
March 14, 1990, midnight
S4E22 - Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day
After promising his vote to three women, Arvid thinks he's off the hook when the dance-queen contest is cancelled.
March 21, 1990, midnight
S4E23 - Politics of Love
Infatuated with a model, Alan determines to meet her, but the result is not a model relationship.
April 4, 1990, midnight
S4E24 - The Reel Charlie Moore
The class sends Charlie's demo videotape to Woody Allen to get him an audition for a new film.
April 11, 1990, midnight
S4E25 - Cement Hi-Tops
Aristotle's work videotaping a wedding garners him interest from an agent--of the FBI, who wants a copy.
April 25, 1990, midnight
S4E26 - Teacher's Pet
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.
May 2, 1990, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 3420 min.
Released: Sept. 17, 1986
Last Air Date: June 25, 1991, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 9+
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