

Head of the Class
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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.
Head of the Class is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1986 to 1991, following a group of gifted students in an honors program at a Manhattan high school and their history teacher. The series starred David Hesseman as teacher Charlie Moore for its first four seasons before Billy Connolly took over the lead role in the fifth and final season. The show ran for five complete seasons and has ended.
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Top cast
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Howard HessemanCharlie Moore
Billy ConnollyBilly MacGregor
William G. SchillingDr. Harold Samuels
Jeannetta ArnetteBernadette Meara
Leslie BegaMaria Borges
Michael DeLorenzoAlex Torres
Dan FrischmanArvid Engen
Robin GivensDarlene Merriman
Khrystyne HajeSimone Foster
Tony O'DellAlan Pinkard
Lara PiperViki Amory
Rain PryorTheola June 'T.J.' Jones
Ke Huy QuanJasper Kwong
Brian RobbinsEric Mardian
Kimberly RussellSarah Nevins
Opening Credits
Head of the Class - Season One Open
Seasons
5 seasonsEpisodes · Season 5
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Where's Charlie? | 1990-09-11 | — | 0.0 |
| 02 | Twelve Angry Nerds | 1990-09-18 | — | 0.0 |
| 03 | The Heartbreak Nerd | 1990-09-25 | — | 0.0 |
| 04 | And Then There Were None | 1990-10-02 | — | 0.0 |
| 05 | Getting Personal | 1990-10-09 | — | 0.0 |
| 06 | Napoleon Blown Apart | 1990-10-16 | — | 0.0 |
| 07 | Billy's Big One | 1990-10-23 | — | 0.0 |
| 08 | Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (1) | 1990-10-30 | — | 0.0 |
| 09 | Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (2) | 1990-11-06 | — | 0.0 |
| 10 | Fillmore vs. Billy Jean's | 1990-11-13 | — | 0.0 |
| 11 | Be My Baby . . . Sitter | 1990-11-20 | — | 0.0 |
| 12 | Dancing Fools | 1990-11-27 | — | 0.0 |
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Is Head of the Class renewed or cancelled?
Head of the Class has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Head of the Class — frequently asked
When did Head of the Class air?
Head of the Class premiered on September 17, 1986, and ran through 1991 on ABC, spanning five seasons total.
Who were the main stars?
David Hesseman starred as teacher Charlie Moore for the first four seasons, and Billy Connolly replaced him as teacher Billy MacGregor in the final fifth season.
What was the show about?
The series followed a group of gifted students in the Individualized Honors Program at Monroe High School in Manhattan and their interactions with their history teacher.
How many seasons are there?
Head of the Class has five seasons in total, and the series has ended.
















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