Skip to content
Head of the Class poster

Head of the Class (1986)

★ 6.3/10 TMDBTV-G22mComedyFamily

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.

Where to Watch Head of the Class

Streaming options for Head of the Class in United States.

See all options and links →

Streaming data provided by JustWatch.

Head of the Class Cast

  • William G. Schilling

    William G. Schilling

    as Dr. Harold Samuels

  • Jeannetta Arnette

    Jeannetta Arnette

    as Bernadette Meara

  • Dan Frischman

    Dan Frischman

    as Arvid Engen

  • Robin Givens

    Robin Givens

    as Darlene Merriman

  • Khrystyne Haje

    Khrystyne Haje

    as Simone Foster

  • Tony O'Dell

    Tony O'Dell

    as Alan Pinkard

  • Brian Robbins

    Brian Robbins

    as Eric Mardian

  • Kimberly Russell

    Kimberly Russell

    as Sarah Nevins

  • Dan Schneider

    Dan Schneider

    as Dennis Blunden

  • Howard Hesseman

    Howard Hesseman

    as Charlie Moore

  • Rain Pryor

    Rain Pryor

    as Theola June 'T.J.' Jones

  • Leslie Bega

    Leslie Bega

    as Maria Borges

Head of the Class: Quick Answers

Where can I watch Head of the Class?

Head of the Class is available to rent or buy digitally. See the options above.

When was Head of the Class first aired?

Head of the Class came out on September 17, 1986.

Is Head of the Class worth watching?

Head of the Class holds a 6.3/10 average from 41 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.

Shows Like This

More Hollywood series →