TV series
Head of the Class
1986–1991, English, on ABC. Created by Rich Eustis.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 114
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Head of the Class
Head of the Class isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S5 E22: It Couldn't Last Forever (2)
Aired 25 June 1991
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Rich EustisCreator
- William G. SchillingDr. Harold Samuels · 114 ep
- Jeannetta ArnetteBernadette Meara · 114 ep
- Dan FrischmanArvid Engen · 114 ep
- Robin GivensDarlene Merriman · 114 ep
- Khrystyne HajeSimone Foster · 114 ep
- Tony O'DellAlan Pinkard · 114 ep
- Brian RobbinsEric Mardian · 114 ep
- Kimberly RussellSarah Nevins · 114 ep
- Dan SchneiderDennis Blunden · 114 ep
- Howard HessemanCharlie Moore · 92 ep
- Rain PryorTheola June 'T.J.' Jones · 70 ep
- Leslie BegaMaria Borges · 66 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 September 1986
- Last aired
- 25 June 1991
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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Head of the Class: quick answers
Is Head of the Class worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Head of the Class are there?
Head of the Class has 5 seasons and 114 episodes, about 22 minutes each.
Is Head of the Class finished?
Yes. Head of the Class ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Head of the Class on?
Head of the Class isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Head of the Class parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Head of the Class is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Head of the Class?
If you liked Head of the Class, try The Jeffersons, Girl Meets World, Saved by the Bell: The New Class.
Who created Head of the Class?
Head of the Class was created by Rich Eustis and stars William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Dan Frischman.