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The Best Episodes of Head of the Class

Every episode of Head of the Class ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 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...
Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:ABC
Episodes
114
Avg. Rating
6.8
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S3
S4
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E2
E3
7.4
6.6
6.8
6.2
7.3
6.8
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5.5
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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 39 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/9/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Video Activity".

  • We Love You, Mrs. Russell
    8.3/10(39)
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    #1 - We Love You, Mrs. Russell

    Season 2 Episode 19

    Aired 3/9/1988

    A popular teacher has Alzheimer's

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Video Activity
    8.2/10(45)
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    #2 - Video Activity

    Season 1 Episode 19

    Aired 2/18/1987

    The class makes a music video for a time capsule

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Shop 'Til You Drop (2)
    8.2/10(36)
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    #3 - Little Shop 'Til You Drop (2)

    Season 3 Episode 14

    Aired 2/22/1989

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • King of Remedial
    7.9/10(29)
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    #4 - King of Remedial

    Season 3 Episode 20

    Aired 4/26/1989

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It Couldn't Last Forever (2)
    7.9/10(27)
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    #5 - It Couldn't Last Forever (2)

    Season 5 Episode 22

    Aired 6/25/1991

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jeffrey Duteil

  • Arvid's Sure Thing
    7.8/10(34)
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    #6 - Arvid's Sure Thing

    Season 3 Episode 11

    Aired 2/1/1989

    Arvid goes out with an easy girl

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mission to Moscow (2)
    7.7/10(46)
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    #7 - Mission to Moscow (2)

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 11/2/1988

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

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Rich Eustis

  • Get a Job
    7.7/10(29)
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    #8 - Get a Job

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 12/7/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Shop 'Til You Drop (1)
    7.7/10(34)
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    #9 - Little Shop 'Til You Drop (1)

    Season 3 Episode 13

    Aired 2/15/1989

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Killer Coach
    7.7/10(31)
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    #10 - Killer Coach

    Season 3 Episode 18

    Aired 3/22/1989

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mission to Moscow (1)
    7.6/10(35)
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    #11 - Mission to Moscow (1)

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 11/2/1988

    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: N/A

  • I Am the King
    7.6/10(32)
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    #12 - I Am the King

    Season 3 Episode 19

    Aired 4/5/1989

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Squeeze
    7.5/10(33)
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    #13 - The Big Squeeze

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 10/7/1987

    The IHP are concerned when they learn a transfer student might join their class, making it necessary for one of them to leave. They fight over who it should be.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Poltergeist III
    7.5/10(35)
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    #14 - Poltergeist III

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 11/18/1987

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Bob Rosenfarb

  • Parent's Day
    7.5/10(35)
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    #15 - Parent's Day

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 2/3/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Engen and Son
    7.5/10(31)
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    #16 - Engen and Son

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 11/30/1988

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Labor Daze
    7.5/10(31)
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    #17 - Labor Daze

    Season 3 Episode 21

    Aired 5/3/1989

    The staff, including Charlie, go on strike

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    7.4/10(69)
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    #18 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 9/17/1986

    A high school substitute teacher takes over a class of geniuses.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rich Eustis

  • Teacher's Teacher
    7.4/10(43)
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    #19 - Teacher's Teacher

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 11/5/1986

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

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: N/A

  • As Time Goes By
    7.4/10(49)
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    #20 - As Time Goes By

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 12/10/1986

    Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class

    Director: Peter Baldwin

    Writer: N/A

  • Ode to Simone
    7.4/10(43)
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    #21 - Ode to Simone

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 1/14/1987

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Coach Charlie
    7.4/10(31)
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    #22 - Coach Charlie

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 11/4/1987

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • That'll Be the Day
    7.4/10(44)
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    #23 - That'll Be the Day

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 11/11/1987

    The class puts on Grease

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rich Eustis

  • Psyched Out at Fillmore
    7.4/10(33)
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    #24 - Psyched Out at Fillmore

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 11/25/1987

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hot Seat
    7.4/10(31)
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    #25 - The Hot Seat

    Season 3 Episode 15

    Aired 3/1/1989

    The girls don't like their gym teacher, but she likes Charlie

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A