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Head of the Class

  • TV Series
  • 1986–1991
  • TV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
3.9K
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Robin Givens, Brian Robbins, Dan Frischman, Khrystyne Haje, Howard Hesseman, and Dan Schneider in Head of the Class (1986)
When Mr. Moore gets a job in a touring company, he leaves the school and the IHP gets a new teacher, Billy MacGregor. Dennis chooses not to welcome him. While Arvid thinks he's the man.
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A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.

  • Creators
    • Michael Elias
    • Rich Eustis
  • Stars
    • William G. Schilling
    • Jeannetta Arnette
    • Dan Frischman
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,522
    256
    • Creators
      • Michael Elias
      • Rich Eustis
    • Stars
      • William G. Schilling
      • Jeannetta Arnette
      • Dan Frischman
    • 32User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 13 nominations total

    Episodes

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    Top Cast99+

    William G. Schilling
    William G. Schilling
    • Dr. Harold Samuels
    • 1986–1991
    Jeannetta Arnette
    Jeannetta Arnette
    • Bernadette Meara
    • 1986–1991
    Dan Frischman
    Dan Frischman
    • Arvid Engen
    • 1986–1991
    Robin Givens
    Robin Givens
    • Darlene Merriman
    • 1986–1991
    Khrystyne Haje
    Khrystyne Haje
    • Simone Foster
    • 1986–1991
    Tony O'Dell
    Tony O'Dell
    • Alan Pinkard
    • 1986–1991
    Brian Robbins
    Brian Robbins
    • Eric Mardian
    • 1986–1991
    Kimberly Russell
    • Sarah Nevins
    • 1986–1991
    Dan Schneider
    Dan Schneider
    • Dennis Blunden
    • 1986–1991
    Howard Hesseman
    Howard Hesseman
    • Charlie Moore
    • 1986–1990
    Tannis Vallely
    Tannis Vallely
    • Janice Lazarotto
    • 1986–1991
    Leslie Bega
    Leslie Bega
    • Maria Borges
    • 1986–1990
    Joher Coleman
    Joher Coleman
    • Jawaharlal Choudhury
    • 1986–1990
    Rain Pryor
    Rain Pryor
    • T.J. Jones
    • 1988–1991
    Michael DeLorenzo
    Michael DeLorenzo
    • Alex Torres
    • 1989–1991
    Lara Piper
    Lara Piper
    • Viki Amory
    • 1989–1991
    De'voreaux White
    De'voreaux White
    • Aristotle McKenzie
    • 1989–1991
    Ke Huy Quan
    Ke Huy Quan
    • Jasper Kwong
    • 1990–1991
    • Creators
      • Michael Elias
      • Rich Eustis
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The IHP program was based on a program at Walter Reed Middle School in Los Angeles, California. Khrystyne Haje (Simone Foster) was an actual graduate of the Reed IHP program.
    • Quotes
      • Billy MacGregor: [His signature line, every time he enters the IHP room] ... *Good morning, Geniuses!*
    • Connections
      Featured in America's Teenagers Growing Up on Television (1998)

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    FAQ1

    • Why did Howard Hesseman leave the show?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 17, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ganz große Klasse
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 5, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Eustis Elias Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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