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The Best Episodes of Head of the Class Season 1

Every episode of Head of the Class Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Head of the Class Season 1!

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
22
Avg. Rating
7.0
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S3
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7.4
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Head of the Class" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 69 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Rich Eustis, it aired on 9/17/1986. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Back to the Future".

  • Pilot
    7.4/10(69)

    #1 - 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

  • Back to the Future
    7.3/10(58)

    #2 - Back to the Future

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 9/24/1986

    The class imagines life 20 years in the future

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Rich Eustis

  • Charliegate
    7.1/10(44)

    #3 - Charliegate

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 10/1/1986

    Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love at First Byte
    7.2/10(43)

    #4 - Love at First Byte

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 10/22/1986

    Charlie receives a love note from a secret admirer he suspects is in the IHP.

    Director: Frank Bonner

    Writer: N/A

  • The Outsider
    7.1/10(46)

    #5 - The Outsider

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 10/29/1986

    Janice feels left out in class and decides to throw a party to make friends. Charlie dates a model.

    Director: Kim Friedman

    Writer: N/A

  • Teacher's Teacher
    7.4/10(43)

    #6 - 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

  • Volleyball Anyone?
    6.5/10(44)

    #7 - Volleyball Anyone?

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 11/12/1986

    Arvid tries to impress a girl by challenging the school basketball players to a volleyball match against the IHP class.

    Director: Peter Baldwin

    Writer: Al Jean

  • Critical Choices
    7.1/10(42)

    #8 - Critical Choices

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 11/19/1986

    Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: N/A

  • Cold Turkey
    7.3/10(42)

    #9 - Cold Turkey

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 11/26/1986

    Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: N/A

  • You've Got a Friend
    6.8/10(40)

    #10 - You've Got a Friend

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 12/3/1986

    After their team project wins them a trip to Washington, D.C., Sarah and Arvid develop slight feelings for each other. But things aren't necessarily a bed of roses between them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • As Time Goes By
    7.4/10(49)

    #11 - 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

  • The Way We Weren't
    6.7/10(42)

    #12 - The Way We Weren't

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 12/17/1986

    When doing reports on their ancestry, both Alan and Darlene find things out that they don't want to.

    Director: Andrew D. Weyman

    Writer: N/A

  • Rebel Without a Class
    6.5/10(40)

    #13 - Rebel Without a Class

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 1/7/1987

    Eric makes trouble for another teacher

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ode to Simone
    7.4/10(43)

    #14 - 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

  • Past Imperfect
    6.6/10(38)

    #15 - Past Imperfect

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 1/21/1987

    Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.

    Director: Andrew D. Weyman

    Writer: N/A

  • A Problem Like Maria
    7.1/10(38)

    #16 - A Problem Like Maria

    Season 1 Episode 16

    Aired 1/28/1987

    Maria dates the captain of the opposing team

    Director: Andrew D. Weyman

    Writer: N/A

  • The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!
    7.2/10(38)

    #17 - The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!

    Season 1 Episode 17

    Aired 2/4/1987

    The IHP faces their Russian counterparts in an academic tournament. Eric must join the team to replace an ailing Jawaharal.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Valentine's Day
    6.4/10(38)

    #18 - Valentine's Day

    Season 1 Episode 18

    Aired 2/11/1987

    The class has problems on Valentine's day.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Video Activity
    8.2/10(45)

    #19 - 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

  • Privilege
    6.8/10(36)

    #20 - Privilege

    Season 1 Episode 20

    Aired 2/25/1987

    Charlie sets Arvid up with a job at a hot nightclub, which causes Arvid to develop a cocky, image-conscious attitude.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crimes of the Heart
    7.0/10(35)

    #21 - Crimes of the Heart

    Season 1 Episode 21

    Aired 4/1/1987

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
    6.3/10(34)

    #22 - The Secret Life of Arvid Engen

    Season 1 Episode 22

    Aired 5/6/1987

    Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A