Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.3/10
Head of the Class
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.3 across its 5 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Family.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: French.
Starring Cast
Billy Connolly
Billy MacGregor
William G. Schilling
Dr. Harold Samuels
Jeannetta Arnette
Bernadette Meara
Michael DeLorenzo
Alex Torres
Dan Frischman
Arvid Engen
Robin Givens
Darlene Merriman
Khrystyne Haje
Simone Foster
Tony O'Dell
Alan Pinkard
Seasons
Season 1
22 Episodes • Aired 1986-09-17
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
22 Episodes • Aired 1987-09-23
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
22 Episodes • Aired 1988-10-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
26 Episodes • Aired 1989-09-27
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
22 Episodes • Aired 1990-09-11
No season overview provided for this season.