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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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Teacher Alicia Adams wants her group of overachieving high school students to focus less on grades and more on experiencing life.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.1/10(37 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    As the debate team acclimates to the slightly unconventional methods of their new teacher, Alicia, friendships are tested when invites to the house party of the year finds only some of them making the exclusive list.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Seth Cohen, Amy Pocha

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  2. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 2 - Moms Be Momming
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Moms Be Momming

    S1:E2

    As the debate team dodges unwanted attention, Luke tries to correct the situation, Alicia goes to great lengths to convince Robyn to lead the group, and Terrell attempts to recruit Sarah in hopes of spending more time with her.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 3 - As the World Sa-Turns
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #3 - As the World Sa-Turns

    S1:E3

    As the school play approaches, Alicia helps Miles step out of his comfort zone to audition. After Sarah finally agrees to hang, Terrell’s friends make him question whether it’s really a date.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 4 - The Stare-Master
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #4 - The Stare-Master

    S1:E4

    After accidentally ruining Elliot’s date, Alicia becomes his profile guru. Meanwhile, Makayla’s girls’ night leads to unintended fallout with Luke, and Miles becomes Principal Maris’ apprentice – but for the most unexpected reason.

    Director:Randall Keenan Winston
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 5 - YOLO
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #5 - YOLO

    S1:E5

    While Luke and Terrell seize a lucrative sneaker opportunity, the girls learn how to control their own narrative, and Alicia confronts her greatest challenge yet: PTA moms.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Kelsey Murray, Jon DeWalt, Allison Bosma

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  6. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 6 - All We Do Is Win
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #6 - All We Do Is Win

    S1:E6

    Realizing that she’s overhyped – but underprepared – her team, Alicia aims to course correct ahead of their first debate. Luke learns that landing a popular kid’s endorsement is harder than running for class treasurer.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 7 - The Escalante Minute
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #7 - The Escalante Minute

    S1:E7

    When Elliot’s public reading of Sarah’s poem tanks, Alicia rethinks her tendency to meddle in the affairs of others. Miles, Robyn, and Luke attempt to go phoneless.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 8 - Beaks and Cheeks
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Beaks and Cheeks

    S1:E8

    Robyn’s dreams come true when she lands a gaming manager, but a concerned Miles tasks himself with investigating their legitimacy. Makayla’s attempt to make positive local change backfires.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 9 - Frozen Dinner...Party
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Frozen Dinner...Party

    S1:E9

    After qualifying for the World Debate League Invitational, the team scrambles to secure funding for the tournament.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Head of the Class Season 1 Episode 10 - Three More Years
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Three More Years

    S1:E10

    The group offers Miles advice on asking Griffin to the Winter Formal, while Alicia considers her future at the school after an unscheduled meeting with the superintendent.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    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 6.1/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Phill Lewis and written by Seth Cohen, Amy Pocha, it aired on 11/4/2021. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Moms Be Momming".