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Head of the Class

  • TV Series
  • 1986–19911986–1991
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.9K
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POPULARITY
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Robin Givens, Brian Robbins, Dan Frischman, Khrystyne Haje, Howard Hesseman, and Dan Schneider in Head of the Class (1986)
When Mr. Moore gets a job in a touring company, he leaves the school and the IHP gets a new teacher, Billy MacGregor. Dennis chooses not to welcome him. While Arvid thinks he's the man.
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A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,693
143
  • Creators
    • Michael Elias
    • Rich Eustis
  • Stars
    • William G. Schilling
    • Jeannetta Arnette
    • Dan Frischman
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  • Creators
    • Michael Elias
    • Rich Eustis
  • Stars
    • William G. Schilling
    • Jeannetta Arnette
    • Dan Frischman
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    • 30User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 13 nominations total

    Episodes114

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    Brad Pitt, Leslie Bega, and Dan Schneider in Head of the Class (1986)
    Brad Pitt and Leslie Bega in Head of the Class (1986)
    Brian Robbins, Dan Frischman, and Suzanne Snyder in Head of the Class (1986)
    Howard Hesseman and Suzanne Snyder in Head of the Class (1986)
    Brian Robbins, Dan Frischman, Dan Schneider, and Suzanne Snyder in Head of the Class (1986)
    Brian Robbins and Suzanne Snyder in Head of the Class (1986)
    Dan Frischman and Suzanne Snyder in Head of the Class (1986)
    Brian Robbins and Suzanne Snyder in Head of the Class (1986)
    Brian Robbins and Suzanne Snyder in Head of the Class (1986)
    Robin Givens, Brian Robbins, Tony O'Dell, Michael DeLorenzo, Dan Frischman, Khrystyne Haje, Howard Hesseman, Lara Piper, Rain Pryor, Kimberly Russell, Dan Schneider, and De'voreaux White in Head of the Class (1986)
    Tannis Vallely in Head of the Class (1986)
    "Head Of The Class" Khrystyne Haje,Daniel Schneider,Howard Hesseman,Robin Givens,Dan Frischman,Brian Robbins 1988 ABC

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    William G. Schilling
    William G. Schilling
    • Dr. Harold Samuelsas Dr. Harold Samuels
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Jeannetta Arnette
    Jeannetta Arnette
    • Bernadette Mearaas Bernadette Meara
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Dan Frischman
    Dan Frischman
    • Arvid Engenas Arvid Engen
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Robin Givens
    Robin Givens
    • Darlene Merrimanas Darlene Merriman
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Khrystyne Haje
    Khrystyne Haje
    • Simone Fosteras Simone Foster
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Tony O'Dell
    Tony O'Dell
    • Alan Pinkardas Alan Pinkard
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Brian Robbins
    Brian Robbins
    • Eric Mardianas Eric Mardian
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Kimberly Russell
    Kimberly Russell
    • Sarah Nevinsas Sarah Nevins
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Dan Schneider
    • Dennis Blundenas Dennis Blunden
    114 episodes114 eps • 1986–1991
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Charlie Mooreas Charlie Moore
    92 episodes92 eps • 1986–1990
    Tannis Vallely
    Tannis Vallely
    • Janice Lazarottoas Janice Lazarotto
    69 episodes69 eps • 1986–1991
    Leslie Bega
    Leslie Bega
    • Maria Borgesas Maria Borges
    68 episodes68 eps • 1986–1990
    Joher Coleman
    Joher Coleman
    • Jawaharlal Choudhuryas Jawaharlal Choudhury
    68 episodes68 eps • 1986–1990
    Rain Pryor
    Rain Pryor
    • T.J. Jonesas T.J. Jones
    52 episodes52 eps • 1988–1991
    Michael DeLorenzo
    Michael DeLorenzo
    • Alex Torresas Alex Torres
    47 episodes47 eps • 1989–1991
    Lara Piper
    Lara Piper
    • Viki Amoryas Viki Amory
    47 episodes47 eps • 1989–1991
    De'voreaux White
    De'voreaux White
    • Aristotle McKenzieas Aristotle McKenzie
    47 episodes47 eps • 1989–1991
    Ke Huy Quan
    Ke Huy Quan
    • Jasper Kwongas Jasper Kwong
    27 episodes27 eps • 1990–1991
    • Creators
      • Michael Elias
      • Rich Eustis
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The IHP program was based on a program at Walter Reed Middle School in Los Angeles, California. Khrystyne Haje (Simone Foster) was an actual graduate of the Reed IHP program.
    • Quotes

      Eric Mardian: [in response to Viki trying to find her birth mother] We're here to help you babe. We're looking for a tall blonde, killer body, killer legs, killer smile, a little spacey, but hot.

      [as Miss Meara Walks in the classroom]

      Eric Mardian: Mom!

    • Connections
      Featured in America's Teenagers Growing Up on Television (1998)

    User reviews30

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    Top review
    This show is a classic!
    This show was definitely entertaining and anyone who says that its lost its humor through time or hasn't aged well is wrong because i am only 15 and i think this show was well written, witty and had good morals. Although I did not see the real point of Billy Connelly starring on the show, it seems it was more a way of showing off Billy's humor to a wider audience. The originals were better but i still find the billy Connelly episodes entertaining. The episode which sticks in my memory the most is the one where they perform their own stage version of 'The Age Of Aquarius'.

    This show deserves to be recognized as a truly entertaining sitcom and not as 'second rate'. It deals with issues in hilariously lighthearted ways and is still funny even after 14 years of it finishing.
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    • Why did Howard Hesseman leave the show?

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ganz große Klasse
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 5, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Eustis Elias Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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