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The Best Episodes of Herman's Head Season 1

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Herman's Head is an American sitcom that aired on the Fox network from September 8, 1991 until April 21, 1994. The series was created by Andy Guerdat and Steve Kreinberg, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(61 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Herman has to decide whether to take advantage of Connie's break-up with Jay to express his own feelings, or provide her with a shoulder to cry on.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writers:Steve Kreinberg, Andy Guerdat

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  2. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 2 - Lies, Lies, Lies
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #2 - Lies, Lies, Lies

    S1:E2

    Herman becomes enmeshed in a web of lies of his own making when Meredith, a former classmate turned woman reporter, shows up to do a "Where are they now?" story on Herman's less-than-stellar life.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:Roberto Benabib, Karl Fink

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  3. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 3 - Days of Wine and Herman
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #3 - Days of Wine and Herman

    S1:E3

    During a party for Mr. Bracken, Herman drinks a bit too much and gets in over his head when he has to give a speech praising his boss.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:David Landsberg

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  4. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 4 - Isn't It Romantic?
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Isn't It Romantic?

    S1:E4

    When Louise's newest relationship goes sour, Herman ends up comforting her and Louise gets the wrong idea; Herman has to figure out a way to let her down gently.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Michael B. Kaplan

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  5. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 5 - Fatal Distraction
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Fatal Distraction

    S1:E5

    In this play on the movie "Fatal Attraction," Herman has a one-night stand with a woman, Yvonne, who turns out to be more then a little obsessive.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Cheryl Holliday

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  6. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 6 - The Herminator
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #6 - The Herminator

    S1:E6

    Herman, who is tired of being considered "sweet," seeks to be more red-blooded. When an Executive Vice President of the company is sexually harassing Heddy, Herman punches him out.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:David Babcock

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  7. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 7 - My Brother, Myself
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #7 - My Brother, Myself

    S1:E7

    Herman's relationship with his brother Stan has never been too good, and when Stan and his fiancee Jaclyn visit, things get even worse when Jaclyn starts hitting on Herman.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Diane Wilk

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  8. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 8 - 9 1/2 Hours
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #8 - 9 1/2 Hours

    S1:E8

    While working late to finish a project, Herman eavesdrops on Heddy and her date. After finding out he is married, Heddy turns to Herman for solace. They eventually wind up sleeping together in Bracken's office, but don't know how to handle the affair the next morning.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:Roberto Benabib, Karl Fink

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  9. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 9 - Babbling Brooks
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Babbling Brooks

    S1:E9

    Herman accidentally spills some secrets that his co-workers told him to the others, getting him into trouble with everyone.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Michael B. Kaplan

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  10. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 10 - Near-Death Wish
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Near-Death Wish

    S1:E10

    Herman gets a new lease on life after almost falling to his death, and sets out to establish a new world record for working continuously until he drops.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Cheryl Holliday

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  11. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 11 - Bracken's Daughter
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #11 - Bracken's Daughter

    S1:E11

    Mr. Bracken wants Herman to escort his daughter Susan around, but takes a dim view of things when the two become romantically involved.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:David Landsberg

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  12. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 12 - The Last Boy Scout
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    #12 - The Last Boy Scout

    S1:E12

    After buying a stolen computer, Herman is stricken with guilt and goes to absurd lengths to try and return it.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Graham Yost

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  13. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 13 - Fear and Loathing in Manhattan
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Fear and Loathing in Manhattan

    S1:E13

    Herman meets famous Pulitzer-winning writer, Russell Boswell, who Herman admires because of his no-holds-barred pursuit of the corrupt. But when Herman becomes involved in Boswell's own not-so-ethical investigation of a Senator, he has second thoughts.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:Roberto Benabib, Karl Fink

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  14. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 14 - That's What Friends Aren't For
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #14 - That's What Friends Aren't For

    S1:E14

    Bracken calls Herman into his office to inform him that he is having a heart attack, and leaves Herman in charge of the office in his absence. Meanwhile, Herman's brother comes to town and introduces him to his new fiancee, who makes a secret pass at Herman.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:David Babcock

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  15. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 15 - To Err is Herman
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #15 - To Err is Herman

    S1:E15

    Herman fills out an evaluation form for Mr Bracken which included some negative remarks. After realizing that his evaluation might have serious consequences on Bracken's career, Herman goes about trying to set things right.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Michael B. Kaplan

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  16. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 16 - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #16 - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying

    S1:E16

    Herman goes skydiving with Mr. Crawford and Jay and writes an article about his experience skydiving.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:Bill Freiberger, Adam Markowitz

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  17. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 17 - Hard Times
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Hard Times

    S1:E17

    Herman begins dating attractive model Jennifer, but soon begins to question his good fortune.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:David Landsberg, Barry Stringfellow, Rich Singer

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  18. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 18 - A Kept Herman
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #18 - A Kept Herman

    S1:E18

    Victoria, a powerful female executive at Waterton, wants Herman to become her assistant editor. It soon transpires that Victoria wants Herman for more then that, however.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:David Babcock

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  19. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 19 - Herman au Naturel
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #19 - Herman au Naturel

    S1:E19

    Crawford insists on the research department going to the Bahamas for a self-awareness seminar...which everyone discovers is an all-nude seminar.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:Don Demaio, D.B. Gilles

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  20. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 20 - Sweet Obsessions
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Sweet Obsessions

    S1:E20

    Herman and the others decide to help Mr. Bracken quit smoking by all resolving to give up one bad habit of their own in a show of team support. Unfortunately, the result is that everyone is going crazy, just in time for a corporate consultant's review of team performance and downsizing.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:David Landsberg

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  21. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 21 - First Time for Everything
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #21 - First Time for Everything

    S1:E21

    Louise decides it's time to lose her virginity, and starts checking out her prospects. When there are plenty of men willing to sleep with her, but not treat her as a woman and a human being, Herman tries to convince Louise virginity can be of great value.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Michael B. Kaplan

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  22. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 22 - Bracken Up is Hard to Do
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Bracken Up is Hard to Do

    S1:E22

    When Mr. Bracken and his wife break up, Herman sympathetically invites him to stay at his apartment; hilarity ensues as the two become the "Odd Couple" of sorts, and Herman and Louise set out to reunite Bracken and his wife.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writer:Michael B. Kaplan

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  23. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 23 - Guns and Neurosis
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #23 - Guns and Neurosis

    S1:E23

    When Herman's apartment is robbed, Crawford convinces him to buy a gun for self-defense, but he winds up accidentally shooting Crawford in the chest.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:Bill Freiberger, Adam Markowitz

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  24. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 24 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #24 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

    S1:E24

    Herman and Jay go undercover to get a story on a princess, but Herman soon falls in love with her.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:Roberto Benabib, Karl Fink

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  25. Herman's Head Season 1 Episode 25 - Twisted Sister
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #25 - Twisted Sister

    S1:E25

    Another one of the Brooks brood come visiting when Herman's little sister Suzie arrives in New York. Already over-protective of Suzie, Herman's anxieties get even worse when she and Jay sleep together.

    Director:J.D. Lobue
    Writers:Bill Freiberger, Adam Markowitz

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Herman's Head" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Andy Cadiff and written by Steve Kreinberg, Andy Guerdat, it aired on 9/8/1991. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Lies, Lies, Lies".