Head of the Class
Overview
Head of the Class, an American sitcom airing from 1986 to 1991 on ABC, centers on a group of exceptional students enrolled in the Individualized Honors Program at Manhattan's Monroe High School. Their unconventional history teacher, Charlie Moore, played by Howard Hesseman, guides these bright minds through academic and personal challenges. In 1990, Hesseman departed the show, and Billy Connolly stepped in as Billy MacGregor for the final season. After its conclusion, Connolly starred in a brief spin-off titled Billy. The show's creators, Rich Eustis and Michael Elias, drew on Eustis's own experiences as a substitute teacher.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
A substitute teacher steps in to lead a classroom full of exceptionally bright students. As she navigates their unique challenges and intelligence, sh...
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2
Back to the Future
The class imagines life 20 years in the future
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3
Charliegate
Dennis mistakenly attributes an incorrect quote to Mr. Moore in the school newspaper, causing a stir among students and staff. As the article circulat...
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4
Love at First Byte
Charlie gets a mysterious love letter from an admirer, and he has a hunch that the sender is someone from the IHP.
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5
The Outsider
Feeling isolated at school, Janice opts to host a party in hopes of making new friends. Meanwhile, Charlie finds himself in a relationship with a mode...
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6
Teacher's Teacher
Title: Educator's Guide Plot: Charlie feels disheartened when the regular instructor of the IHP reveals that he will be coming back from his medical ...
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7
Volleyball Anyone?
Arvid attempts to win over a girl’s affection by daring the school’s basketball team to a volleyball game against the IHP class.
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8
Critical Choices
Charlie tries his hand at ""Hamlet""
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9
Cold Turkey
Mr. Moore spends Thanksgiving with Dr. Samuels
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10
You've Got a Friend
Winning a trip to Washington, D.C. for their team project brings Sarah and Arvid closer, sparking some unexpected feelings between them. However, thei...
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11
As Time Goes By
Charlie's ex-flame evaluates the class
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12
The Way We Weren't
While researching their family history, Alan and Darlene uncover surprising truths about their ancestry that they would rather not know.
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13
Rebel Without a Class
Eric makes trouble for another teacher
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14
Ode to Simone
Title: Tribute to Simone Plot: Simone is heartbroken when she discovers a letter from her beloved poet, only to learn that it arrived posthumously. M...
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15
Past Imperfect
Charlie needs to ace his Macro Economics exam to maintain his teaching credentials, so the IHP rallies together to support him.
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16
A Problem Like Maria
Maria dates the captain of the opposing team
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17
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming!
The IHP competes against their Russian rivals in an academic competition. With Jawaharal unable to participate due to illness, Eric steps in to take h...
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18
Valentine's Day
The class has problems on Valentine's day.
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19
Video Activity
The class makes a music video for a time capsule
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20
Privilege
Charlie lands Arvid a position at a trendy nightclub, leading Arvid to adopt a more arrogant and appearance-focused demeanor.
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21
Crimes of the Heart
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22
The Secret Life of Arvid Engen
Title: The Hidden Thoughts of Arvid Engen Plot: As Arvid finds himself lost in thoughts about Lori, his academic performance begins to suffer. His da...
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1
Science Fair-Weather Friends
Sarah, Arvid, and Dennis engage in a fierce competition, resorting to tricks and deceit in their quest to claim victory at the science fair.
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2
The Write Stuff
Title: The Creative Spark Plot: Charlie inspires his classmates to breathe new life into the school's literary magazine, leading them to elect Simone...
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3
The Big Squeeze
The IHP team grows anxious upon hearing that a new transfer student may join their class, which means one of them will need to be displaced. This spar...
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4
Child of the 60's
Inspired by Charlie's lesson on the spirit of the '60s, Dennis organizes a sit-in to demand improved food options in the cafeteria. Fueled by a desire...
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5
Trouble in Perfectville
The students decide to publish a satirical edition of their school newspaper, filled with humorous takes on their teachers and classmates. As they bra...
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6
Coach Charlie
Title: Coach Charlie Plot: After being disqualified from the meets, Dr. Samuels recruits Mr. Moore to step in as the new coach.
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7
That'll Be the Day
The class puts on Grease
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8
Poltergeist III
Janice claims that a poltergeist is haunting her, and before long, her classmates start to take her seriously.
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9
Psyched Out at Fillmore
The students participate in a standardized personality assessment, leading to a wave of anxiety about what the outcomes might reveal about them.
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10
Revenge of the Liberal
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11
Play it Again, Woody
Charlie and Arvid find themselves at a Woody Allen marathon at the local cinema, where they share their thoughts and frustrations about their romantic...
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12
Will the Real Arvid Engen Please Stand Up?
Arvid sends his penpal Eric's picture
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13
On the Road Again
Darlene and Sarah decide to purchase a car, but their excitement is soon overshadowed by issues with Mrs. Samuels, leading Dr. Samuels to share a livi...
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14
Fatal Distraction
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15
Cello Fever
Title: Cello Fever Plot: Janice is determined to secure the principal position in the school orchestra. She practices tirelessly, striving to perfect...
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16
Parent's Day
The parents of the IHP students visit to observe the teaching methods in the classroom.
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17
Love is Debatable
Darlene pretends to like Alan to win debates
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18
For Better, For Worse
Ms. Meara teaches a class on marriage
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19
We Love You, Mrs. Russell
A popular teacher has Alzheimer's
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20
Don't Play With Matches
The class gets matched up with computer dates
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21
The 21st-Century News
Dennis sees a bleak future
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22
Moore Than You Know
Charlie thinks he sees his dead uncle
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1
The Refrigerator of Fillmore High
Dennis gets to play on the football team.
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2
Back in the U.S.S.R.
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3
Mission to Moscow (1)
In Moscow, Dr. Samuels is determined to focus on his research for an upcoming academic conference, while Charlie advocates for diving into the local c...
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4
Mission to Moscow (2)
The competition kicks off with the team missing Eric, Arvid, and Dennis.
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5
Let's Rap
The class become Peer Counselors
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6
Engen and Son
Arvid's Dad teaches the honor's math class.
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7
Get a Job
Dennis takes on a job as a waiter to help settle his financial obligations.
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8
Born to Run
Alan and Sarah both want to be class president
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9
First Date
Eric and Simone go on their first date.
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10
Partners
Maria conceals her smarts from the attractive guy she’s seeing.
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11
Arvid's Sure Thing
Arvid goes out with an easy girl
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12
Scuttlebutt
An accomplished journalist alumnus visits.
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13
Little Shop 'Til You Drop (1)
In the hectic lead-up to opening night, everything seems to be falling apart: Ronette is nowhere to be found, Mr. Mushnik is missing in action, one of...
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14
Little Shop 'Til You Drop (2)
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15
The Hot Seat
The girls are not fond of their gym teacher, yet she has taken a liking to Charlie.
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16
Radio Activity
Charlie's attempts to expand the reach and membership of the school's radio club end up alienating its original supporters—leaving it with just one ...
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17
The Little Sister
Janice drags Dennis to small claims court over a damaged blouse, seeking justice for her ruined garment. Meanwhile, Charlie finds himself smitten with...
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18
Killer Coach
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19
I Am the King
Charlie takes on a side gig as a featured performer in late-night appliance store commercials, hamming it up between refrigerators and washing machine...
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20
King of Remedial
Tired of Dennis' relentless jokes, Charlie kicks him out and sends him to a remedial history class. There, Dennis unexpectedly rises to the occasion, ...
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21
Labor Daze
The staff, including Charlie, go on strike
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22
Exactly Twelve O'Clock
Arvid the hall monitor is haunted by vivid daydreams of a dusty, sun-scorched showdown after a bully he wrote up for loitering challenges him to settl...
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1
Back to School
On the first day of school, Mr. Moore's class welcomes several new students, bringing fresh faces and energy to the classroom.
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2
Viki & Eric & Simone & Alex
Simone and Eric are both attracted to different people, but they’re reluctant to follow their friends' advice that honesty is the best approach.
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3
The Ring of Darlene M.
Some classmates begin to suspect that Alex might have taken Darlene's vintage ring.
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4
Viki in Love
Viki confesses to Charlie that she has feelings for him, but Alan starts to believe that Viki is actually interested in him instead.
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5
Blunden in Love
Dennis finds himself infatuated with a sharp-tongued student who calls him out for neglecting to tidy up his workspace in the science lab.
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6
The Bright Stuff (1)
While presenting their experiment at the Johnson Space Center, Arvid and Dennis have the exciting opportunity to meet Buzz Aldrin, the legendary astro...
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7
The Bright Stuff (2)
Arvid makes the choice to head back to Houston, but once again, it's Dennis who finds himself in the limelight that rightfully belongs to Arvid.
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8
Gotta Dance
Title: Dance Fever Plot: T.J. and Alex seem destined to triumph in the citywide dance competition, but their plans take a turn when Alex experiences ...
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9
Good Mourning
Charlie teaches the class about grief.
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10
Arvid Nose Best
After receiving countless remarks about his loud snoring, Arvid starts to contemplate undergoing a full nose reconstruction.
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11
The Devil and Miss T.J.
T.J. is only one history paper away from entering the honors program, so she strikes a deal with the Devil, who not only provides the paper but also g...
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12
Why Ronnie Can't Read
The students from IHP lend a hand to the school's top athlete as he gets ready for his college entrance exams.
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13
The Joker Is Wild
T.J. faces mockery from Dennis as he embarks on his initial task as the latest recruit of IHP.
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14
Tough Guys Don't Sew
Viki finds herself in need of assistance with a home economics project and turns to Eric for help. Although he has a knack for fashion design and buil...
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15
Reel Problems
Title: Cinematic Dilemmas Plot: Arvid takes his enthusiasm for cinema to an extreme when he promises a film enthusiast that he'll secure a copy of a ...
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16
Alan Goes Crimson
After a recruiter suggests him for early admission to Harvard, Alan's arrogant attitude alienates his classmates. His condescending behavior creates r...
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17
From Hair to Eternity (1)
Title: From Hair to Eternity (1) Plot: The chair of the English department decides to intervene when Charlie selects "Hair" as the play for the sem...
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18
From Hair to Eternity (2)
The essence of "Hair" inspires the cast to continue their performance, standing up against Mrs. Hartman. She takes the time to share her concerns with...
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19
Recruitment Day
During a flashback to the day of college recruitment, Arvid becomes overwhelmed, while Dennis takes on the persona of Alan. Meanwhile, Simone confront...
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20
The Quiet Kid
Title: The Silent Genius Plot: The IHP community is excited to have a talented new student join their ranks, but things take a turn when he shares hi...
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21
Simone Goes Overboard
Title: Simone Takes the Plunge Plot: Following his heroic rescue of Simone from the ocean, Dennis initially remains humble. However, his perspective ...
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22
Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day
After assuring three women he would support them with his vote, Arvid believes he’s in the clear when the dance-queen contest gets called off.
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23
Politics of Love
Alan becomes enamored with a model and decides he must meet her. However, the outcome of their encounter is far from the picture-perfect relationship ...
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The Reel Charlie Moore
The students decide to send Charlie's demo tape to Woody Allen in hopes of securing him an audition for an upcoming film.
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25
Cement Hi-Tops
While filming a wedding, Aristotle's footage catches the eye of an FBI agent who is eager to get his hands on a copy.
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26
Teacher's Pet
Night-class students Charlie and Eric both believe they have captured their teacher's attention when she decides to join them for coffee after class.
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1
Where's Charlie?
Title: Where's Charlie? Plot: As the new school year kicks off, the kids are left puzzled by Charlie's absence. Unbeknownst to them, Charlie has land...
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2
Twelve Angry Nerds
Title: Twelve Angry Nerds Plot: When Alan is discovered to have cheated on a test, Billy decides to turn the situation into a lesson for the class. H...
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The Heartbreak Nerd
Arvid goes out with gorgeous Viki.
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4
And Then There Were None
Arvid's contagious flu could potentially prevent the class from participating in the Shakespeare competition.
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5
Getting Personal
Billy tries the personals ads.
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6
Napoleon Blown Apart
Motivated by his French lessons, Eric decides to embark on a journey of self-discovery in Paris.
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7
Billy's Big One
Billy pretends to have a heart attack as a clever way to navigate the complexities of health insurance. Meanwhile, the IHP girls embark on an adventur...
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8
Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (1)
Title: Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (1) Plot: Following Billy's robbery, he assigns the class to write essays on gun control. This prompts A...
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9
Dead Men Don't Wear Pocket Protectors (2)
Zach, the school bully, could be in possession of Arvid's lost gun. As the search intensifies, tensions rise. Arvid is determined to confront Zach and...
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10
Fillmore vs. Billy Jean's
The IHP class causes a ruckus when their bus stalls at a remote truck stop, displaying their usual rowdy behavior.
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11
Be My Baby . . . Sitter
Jasper's parents, concerned about his well-being, decide to bring in a babysitter. To his embarrassment, he discovers that the person they've chosen i...
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12
Dancing Fools
Billy and Bernadette enroll in dance classes at the studio where Alex works, unaware that he is being pursued by a woman.
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13
My Son the Primate
While working part-time at a pet store, Arvid decides to train a chimpanzee. Instead of allowing the animal to be sold, he takes the bold step of hidi...
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14
The Importance of Being Alex
Simone's standing takes a hit when Alex fabricates a story about having a relationship with her to impress his friends.
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15
Viki's Torn Genes
During the Christmas season, Billy assists Viki in her search for her birth mother, but when they finally locate her, the mother expresses her unwilli...
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16
The Last Waltz
T.J. declines Aristotle's offer to attend the senior prom together.
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17
Most Likely to Be Forgotten
As the kids dive into creating their yearbook, Eric starts to feel a pang of regret for not being more involved in extracurricular activities.
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18
The Strange Case of Randy McNally
Title: The Curious Incident of Randy McNally Plot: After a prank goes awry, Billy concocts a fake student named Randy McNally to help rescue Dennis. ...
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19
My Dinner With Darlene
Darlene vows to host a fancy farewell dinner for her classmates, but she soon discovers that her credit card has been canceled.
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The Phantom of the Glee Club
The students are surprised to find out that T.J. has a hidden talent beyond her contemporary music skills when Billy stumbles upon her incredible oper...
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21
It Couldn't Last Forever (1)
As the wrecking ball looms over the school, the IHP class anxiously anticipates the announcement of this year's valedictorian. (Part 1 of 2)
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It Couldn't Last Forever (2)
The IHP class celebrates their graduation, with T.J. proudly taking the stage as valedictorian. As the ceremony unfolds, emotions run high, marking th...
