Herman's Head

30min

Comedy

Herman's Head is an American sitcom that aired on the Fox network from September 8, 1991 until April 21, 1994. The series was created by Andy Guerdat and Steve Kreinberg, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Touchstone Television. William Ragsdale stars as the titular character, Herman Brooks.

Production Companies

Witt/Thomas Productions

Touchstone Television

Episodes

Cast

Pilot

1. Pilot

30min

8th Sep 1991

Herman has to decide whether to take advantage of Connie's break-up with Jay to express his own feelings, or provide her with a shoulder to cry on.

Lies, Lies, Lies

2. Lies, Lies, Lies

30min

15th Sep 1991

Herman becomes enmeshed in a web of lies of his own making when Meredith, a former classmate turned woman reporter, shows up to do a "Where are they now?" story on Herman's less-than-stellar life.

Days of Wine and Herman

3. Days of Wine and Herman

30min

22nd Sep 1991

During a party for Mr. Bracken, Herman drinks a bit too much and gets in over his head when he has to give a speech praising his boss.

Isn't It Romantic?

4. Isn't It Romantic?

30min

29th Sep 1991

When Louise's newest relationship goes sour, Herman ends up comforting her and Louise gets the wrong idea; Herman has to figure out a way to let her down gently.

Fatal Distraction

5. Fatal Distraction

30min

13th Oct 1991

In this play on the movie "Fatal Attraction," Herman has a one-night stand with a woman, Yvonne, who turns out to be more then a little obsessive.

The Herminator

6. The Herminator

30min

20th Oct 1991

Herman, who is tired of being considered "sweet," seeks to be more red-blooded. When an Executive Vice President of the company is sexually harassing Heddy, Herman punches him out.

My Brother, Myself

7. My Brother, Myself

30min

27th Oct 1991

Herman's relationship with his brother Stan has never been too good, and when Stan and his fiancee Jaclyn visit, things get even worse when Jaclyn starts hitting on Herman.

9 1/2 Hours

8. 9 1/2 Hours

30min

3rd Nov 1991

While working late to finish a project, Herman eavesdrops on Heddy and her date. After finding out he is married, Heddy turns to Herman for solace. They eventually wind up sleeping together in Bracken's office, but don't know how to handle the affair the next morning.

Babbling Brooks

9. Babbling Brooks

30min

10th Nov 1991

Herman accidentally spills some secrets that his co-workers told him to the others, getting him into trouble with everyone.

Near-Death Wish

10. Near-Death Wish

30min

17th Nov 1991

Herman gets a new lease on life after almost falling to his death, and sets out to establish a new world record for working continuously until he drops.

Bracken's Daughter

11. Bracken's Daughter

30min

24th Nov 1991

Mr. Bracken wants Herman to escort his daughter Susan around, but takes a dim view of things when the two become romantically involved.

The Last Boy Scout

12. The Last Boy Scout

30min

1st Dec 1991

After buying a stolen computer, Herman is stricken with guilt and goes to absurd lengths to try and return it.

Fear and Loathing in Manhattan

13. Fear and Loathing in Manhattan

30min

22nd Dec 1991

Herman meets famous Pulitzer-winning writer, Russell Boswell, who Herman admires because of his no-holds-barred pursuit of the corrupt. But when Herman becomes involved in Boswell's own not-so-ethical investigation of a Senator, he has second thoughts.

That's What Friends Aren't For

14. That's What Friends Aren't For

30min

5th Jan 1992

Bracken calls Herman into his office to inform him that he is having a heart attack, and leaves Herman in charge of the office in his absence. Meanwhile, Herman's brother comes to town and introduces him to his new fiancee, who makes a secret pass at Herman.

To Err is Herman

15. To Err is Herman

30min

12th Jan 1992

Herman fills out an evaluation form for Mr Bracken which included some negative remarks. After realizing that his evaluation might have serious consequences on Bracken's career, Herman goes about trying to set things right.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying

16. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying

30min

19th Jan 1992

Herman goes skydiving with Mr. Crawford and Jay and writes an article about his experience skydiving.

Hard Times

17. Hard Times

30min

9th Feb 1992

Herman begins dating attractive model Jennifer, but soon begins to question his good fortune.

A Kept Herman

18. A Kept Herman

30min

16th Feb 1992

Victoria, a powerful female executive at Waterton, wants Herman to become her assistant editor. It soon transpires that Victoria wants Herman for more then that, however.

Herman au Naturel

19. Herman au Naturel

30min

23rd Feb 1992

Crawford insists on the research department going to the Bahamas for a self-awareness seminar...which everyone discovers is an all-nude seminar.

Sweet Obsessions

20. Sweet Obsessions

30min

8th Mar 1992

Herman and the others decide to help Mr. Bracken quit smoking by all resolving to give up one bad habit of their own in a show of team support. Unfortunately, the result is that everyone is going crazy, just in time for a corporate consultant's review of team performance and downsizing.

First Time for Everything

21. First Time for Everything

30min

22nd Mar 1992

Louise decides it's time to lose her virginity, and starts checking out her prospects. When there are plenty of men willing to sleep with her, but not treat her as a woman and a human being, Herman tries to convince Louise virginity can be of great value.

Bracken Up is Hard to Do

22. Bracken Up is Hard to Do

30min

5th Apr 1992

When Mr. Bracken and his wife break up, Herman sympathetically invites him to stay at his apartment; hilarity ensues as the two become the "Odd Couple" of sorts, and Herman and Louise set out to reunite Bracken and his wife.

Guns and Neurosis

23. Guns and Neurosis

30min

19th Apr 1992

When Herman's apartment is robbed, Crawford convinces him to buy a gun for self-defense, but he winds up accidentally shooting Crawford in the chest.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

24. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

30min

3rd May 1992

Herman and Jay go undercover to get a story on a princess, but Herman soon falls in love with her.

Twisted Sister

25. Twisted Sister

30min

10th May 1992

Another one of the Brooks brood come visiting when Herman's little sister Suzie arrives in New York. Already over-protective of Suzie, Herman's anxieties get even worse when she and Jay sleep together.

First air date

8th Sep 1991

Last air date

21st Apr 1994

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks