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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!

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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
    Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(79 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Rich Eustis

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  2. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 2 - Back to the Future
    7.3/10(62 votes)

    #2 - Back to the Future

    S1:E2

    The class imagines life 20 years in the future

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Rich Eustis

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  3. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 3 - Charliegate
    7.2/10(48 votes)

    #3 - Charliegate

    S1:E3

    Dennis misquotes Mr. Moore for the school newspaper

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 4 - Love at First Byte
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    #4 - Love at First Byte

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Frank Bonner
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 5 - The Outsider
    7.2/10(49 votes)

    #5 - The Outsider

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Kim Friedman
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 6 - Teacher's Teacher
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 7 - Volleyball Anyone?
    6.7/10(47 votes)

    #7 - Volleyball Anyone?

    S1:E7

    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

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  8. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 8 - Critical Choices
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #8 - Critical Choices

    S1:E8

    Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 9 - Cold Turkey
    7.4/10(46 votes)

    #9 - Cold Turkey

    S1:E9

    Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 10 - You've Got a Friend
    6.9/10(44 votes)

    #10 - You've Got a Friend

    S1:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 11 - As Time Goes By
    7.4/10(54 votes)

    #11 - As Time Goes By

    S1:E11

    Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class

    Director:Peter Baldwin
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 12 - The Way We Weren't
    6.8/10(45 votes)

    #12 - The Way We Weren't

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 13 - Rebel Without a Class
    6.6/10(43 votes)

    #13 - Rebel Without a Class

    S1:E13

    Eric makes trouble for another teacher

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 14 - Ode to Simone
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 15 - Past Imperfect
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    #15 - Past Imperfect

    S1:E15

    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:Unknown

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  16. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 16 - A Problem Like Maria
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #16 - A Problem Like Maria

    S1:E16

    Maria dates the captain of the opposing team

    Director:Andrew D. Weyman
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 17 - The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!
    7.3/10(41 votes)

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

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 18 - Valentine's Day
    6.5/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Valentine's Day

    S1:E18

    The class has problems on Valentine's day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 19 - Video Activity
    8.1/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Video Activity

    S1:E19

    The class makes a music video for a time capsule

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 20 - Privilege
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    #20 - Privilege

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 21 - Crimes of the Heart
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Crimes of the Heart

    S1:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 22 - The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
    6.6/10(38 votes)

    #22 - The Secret Life of Arvid Engen

    S1:E22

    Arvid starts to daydream about Lori and it affects his schoolwork

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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 79 votes. Directed by Unknown 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".