Head of the Class

Right now you can watch Head of the Class in Australia on Amazon Prime Video — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 5 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 38 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Billy Connolly's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Head of the Class is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Head of the Class gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. 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 High School in Manhattan, and their history teacher Charlie Moore. The program was ostensibly a vehicle for Hesseman, best known for his role as radio DJ Dr. Between them, Billy Connolly and William G. Schilling carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It ran for 5 seasons (1986–1991), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What keeps Head of the Class from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Head of the Class is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. Viewers who responded to The Jeffersons will find a lot to like here too. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Billy Connolly is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Head of the Class wrapped up in 1991, created by Rich Eustis — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.