Head of the Class: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Head of the Class Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Back to School
Sep 27, 1989
It's the first day back at school and there are some new additions to Mr. Moore's class.
Viki & Eric & Simone & Alex
Oct 4, 1989
Simone and Eric have eyes for others, but neither agrees with friends that honesty is the best policy.
The Ring of Darlene M.
Oct 11, 1989
Certain members of the class suspect Alex of stealing Darlene's antique ring.
Viki in Love
Oct 18, 1989
Viki tells Charlie she's got a crush on him, but Alan gets the impression that he's the one she wants to squeeze.
Blunden in Love
Oct 25, 1989
Dennis becomes smitten with a quick-witted student who reprimands him for not cleaning his science-lab work area.
The Bright Stuff (1)
Nov 1, 1989
Arvid and Dennis meet Buzz Aldrin while at the Johnson Space Center presenting their experiment, which may be included in a shuttle mission.
The Bright Stuff (2)
Nov 8, 1989
Arvid decides to return to Houston, where Dennis once again steps into the spotlight that should be on Arvid.
Gotta Dance
Nov 15, 1989
T.J. and Alex look like a shoo-in to win the all-city dance contest, until Alex takes a fall--academically.
Arvid Nose Best
Nov 29, 1989
After hearing too many comments about his snoring, Arvid considers getting a complete nose job.
The Devil and Miss T.J.
Dec 6, 1989
With just one history paper keeping her from joining the honors program, T.J. makes a pact with the Devil, who delivers the paper and more--until pay-back time.
Why Ronnie Can't Read
Dec 13, 1989
The IHP students help the school's star athlete prepare for his college entrance exams.
The Joker Is Wild
Jan 3, 1990
T.J.'s first assignment as the newest member of IHP is ridiculed by Dennis.
Tough Guys Don't Sew
Jan 10, 1990
Viki gets much-needed help on a home-ec project from Eric, who prefers to hide his talents for fashion design and construction.
Reel Problems
Jan 17, 1990
Arvid goes a bit too far in trying to impress a film buff by guaranteeing he'll get a print of a rare 1950s Polish film.
Alan Goes Crimson
Jan 24, 1990
A condescending Alan burns some bridges with his classmates after being recommended for early admission to Harvard by a recruiter.
From Hair to Eternity (1)
Feb 7, 1990
The head of the English department takes some not-so-subtle action against Charlie's choice of "Hair" as the semester production.
From Hair to Eternity (2)
Feb 14, 1990
The spirit of "Hair" leads the cast to go on with the show in defiance of Mrs. Hartman, who explains her objection to Charlie.
Recruitment Day
Feb 21, 1990
In a flashback to college-recruitment day, Arvid turns into jelly, Dennis turns into Alan and Simone turns on Eric when he hesitates to join her at Sarah Lawrence.
The Quiet Kid
Feb 28, 1990
The IHP welcomes a brilliant new student--until he voices his opinion about the Academic Olympic team.
Simone Goes Overboard
Mar 14, 1990
After his sea rescue of Simone, modesty becomes Dennis, until he tastes the attention of the press--and Simone, who will do "anything" to repay him.
Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day
Mar 21, 1990
After promising his vote to three women, Arvid thinks he's off the hook when the dance-queen contest is cancelled.
Politics of Love
Apr 4, 1990
Infatuated with a model, Alan determines to meet her, but the result is not a model relationship.
The Reel Charlie Moore
Apr 11, 1990
The class sends Charlie's demo videotape to Woody Allen to get him an audition for a new film.
Cement Hi-Tops
Apr 25, 1990
Aristotle's work videotaping a wedding garners him interest from an agent--of the FBI, who wants a copy.
Teacher's Pet
May 2, 1990
Night-class students Charlie and Eric each think they are the apple of the teacher's eye when she joins them for after-class coffee.