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The Best Episodes of Head of the Class

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 19 - We Love You, Mrs. Russell
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #1 - We Love You, Mrs. Russell

    S2:E19

    A popular teacher has Alzheimer's

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 14 - Little Shop 'Til You Drop (2)
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Little Shop 'Til You Drop (2)

    S3:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 19 - Video Activity
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    #3 - Video Activity

    S1:E19

    The class makes a music video for a time capsule

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 11 - Arvid's Sure Thing
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Arvid's Sure Thing

    S3:E11

    Arvid goes out with an easy girl

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 7 - Get a Job
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Get a Job

    S3:E7

    Dennis gets a job as a waiter to help pay off debts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 20 - King of Remedial
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #6 - King of Remedial

    S3:E20

    Fed up with Dennis' constant gags, Charlie shows him the door - to a remedial-history class, where Denn becomes the inspirational leader for an acade meet the IHP kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Head of the Class Season 5 Episode 22 - It Couldn't Last Forever (2)
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #7 - It Couldn't Last Forever (2)

    S5:E22

    The IHP class graduates, with T.J. as valedictorian. (Part 2 of 2, and series finale)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil

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  8. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 3 - Mission to Moscow (1)
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Mission to Moscow (1)

    S3:E3

    In Moscow, Dr. Samuels insists on study for an academic meet, while Charlie lobbies for more personal cultural experiences. (Part 1 of 2)

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 4 - Mission to Moscow (2)
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    #9 - Mission to Moscow (2)

    S3:E4

    The team begins the competition without Eric, Arvid or Dennis.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Rich Eustis

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  10. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 13 - Little Shop 'Til You Drop (1)
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #10 - Little Shop 'Til You Drop (1)

    S3:E13

    The final days before opening night are fraught with chaos: no Ronette, Mr. Mushnik MIA, one lead with laryngitis and another ready to walk just before curtain time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 18 - Killer Coach
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #11 - Killer Coach

    S3:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 8 - Poltergeist III
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Poltergeist III

    S2:E8

    Janice says there is a poltergeist following her and soon the class begins to believe her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Rosenfarb

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  13. Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 16 - Parent's Day
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #13 - Parent's Day

    S2:E16

    The IHP's parent's come to see how the class is taught

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 6 - Engen and Son
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Engen and Son

    S3:E6

    Arvid's Dad teaches the honor's math class.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Head of the Class Season 4 Episode 5 - Blunden in Love
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #15 - Blunden in Love

    S4:E5

    Dennis becomes smitten with a quick-witted student who reprimands him for not cleaning his science-lab work area.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Denise Moss, Sy Dukane

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  16. Head of the Class Season 3 Episode 19 - I Am the King
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #16 - I Am the King

    S3:E19

    Charlie moonlights as a character in late night commercials for an appliance store.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 6 - Teacher's Teacher
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #17 - Teacher's Teacher

    S1:E6

    Charlie is upset when the IHP's regular teacher announces his return from sick leave.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 11 - As Time Goes By
    7.5/10(52 votes)

    #18 - As Time Goes By

    S1:E11

    Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 14 - Ode to Simone
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #19 - Ode to Simone

    S1:E14

    Simone receives a discouraging letter from her favorite poet....after his death. Dennis tries to give up sarcasm and pranks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 4 - Child of the 60's
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #20 - Child of the 60's

    S2:E4

    Dennis holds a sit-in for better cafeteria food after Charlie teaches a lesson on the rebelliousness of the '60s.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 6 - Coach Charlie
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #21 - Coach Charlie

    S2:E6

    When Dr. Samuels is ejected from the meets, he gets Mr. Moore to take his place as coach.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 7 - That'll Be the Day
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    #22 - That'll Be the Day

    S2:E7

    The class puts on Grease

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Rich Eustis

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  23. Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 9 - Psyched Out at Fillmore
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #23 - Psyched Out at Fillmore

    S2:E9

    The class takes a standardized personality test and then worry about the results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 11 - Play it Again, Woody
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Play it Again, Woody

    S2:E11

    Charlie and Arvid reflect on their love woes at a Woody Allen marathon going on at a movie theater.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Head of the Class Season 2 Episode 21 - The 21st-Century News
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #25 - The 21st-Century News

    S2:E21

    Dennis sees a bleak future

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"We Love You, Mrs. Russell" is the best rated episode of "Head of the Class". It scored 8.3/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/9/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Little Shop 'Til You Drop (2)".