Head of the Class
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Head of the Class
Where can I watch Head of the Class in the United States?
Head of the Class is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Head of the Class?
Head of the Class scores 6.4 on The Movie Database and 6.6 on IMDb.
Who stars in Head of the Class?
Head of the Class stars Billy Connolly, William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Michael DeLorenzo, and Dan Frischman. Rich Eustis is the creator.
How many seasons of Head of the Class are there?
Head of the Class has 5 seasons and 114 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Head of the Class?
All 114 episodes of Head of the Class add up to about 41 hours 48 minutes at roughly 22 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 21 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 10 days.
What network is Head of the Class on?
Head of the Class airs on ABC, and is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Eustis Elias Productions.
What languages is Head of the Class in?
Head of the Class is in French and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.