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Head of the Class 

TV-G | | Comedy | TV Series (1986–1991)
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114 episodes
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A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.

Creators:

Michael Elias, Rich Eustis

Stars:

William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Dan Frischman | See full cast & crew »
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5   4   3   2   1  
1991   1990   1989   1988   1987   1986  
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 12 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
William G. Schilling ...  Dr. Harold Samuels 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Jeannetta Arnette ...  Bernadette Meara 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Dan Frischman ...  Arvid Engen 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Robin Givens ...  Darlene Merriman 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Khrystyne Haje ...  Simone Foster 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Tony O'Dell ...  Alan Pinkard 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Brian Robbins ...  Eric Mardian 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Kimberly Russell ...  Sarah Nevins 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Dan Schneider ...  Dennis Blunden 114 episodes, 1986-1991
Howard Hesseman ...  Charlie Moore 92 episodes, 1986-1990
Tannis Vallely ...  Janice Lazarotto 69 episodes, 1986-1991
Leslie Bega ...  Maria Borges 68 episodes, 1986-1990
Joher Coleman ...  Jawaharlal Choudhury 68 episodes, 1986-1990
Rain Pryor ...  T.J. Jones / ... 53 episodes, 1988-1991
Michael DeLorenzo ...  Alex Torres 48 episodes, 1989-1991
Lara Piper ...  Viki Amory 48 episodes, 1989-1991
De'voreaux White De'voreaux White ...  Aristotle McKenzie 48 episodes, 1989-1991
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Storyline

A group of gifted high-school students are placed together into an "enrichment" class. Although brilliant, they have much to learn about each other and themselves. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 1986 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Head of the Class See more »

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Eustis Elias Productions, Warner Bros. Television See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (114 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Howard Hesseman left the series at the end of season 4. Billy Connolly took over the lead for the fifth and final season. See more »

Quotes

Dennis Blunden: [after the class has made up each other's futures] Yeah, look at me. I've married and divorced every female in this class except...
Janice Lazarotto: [Janice quickly runs to Dennis and holds her hand up to his face] Don't... even... JOKE... about it!
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Q: Why did Howard Hesseman leave the show?
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User Reviews

My teachers were easier, but...
22 May 2003 | by Jasoco – See all my reviews

This show is very funny. Another show from 1986. I never saw it when it was actually on TV. Most of the 80's was spent watching The Cosby Show for me. I was a child. So I have to watch all the best shows of my time on Nick at Nite and TV Land 20+ years later.

Now that I'm watching it, I know what I've been missing.

Most shows today don't even begin to meet the standards shows like this have set.
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