TV series

Herman's Head

Name: Herman's Head
Released: 1991
Cast: William Ragsdale, Hank Azaria, Jane Sibbett, Yeardley Smith, Molly Hagan

1991–1994· 3 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 6.8Ended

On FOX — From Witt/Thomas Productions · Touchstone Television

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Synopsis

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.

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 8, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Corinne Bohrer (Connie), Edward Winter (Mr. Crawford)
E2 Lies, Lies, LiesSep 15, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Marsha Dietlein (Meredith)
E3 Days of Wine and HermanSep 22, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Edward Winter (Mr. Crawford)
E4 Isn't It Romantic?Sep 29, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Judy Prescott (Sarah), Sean Masterson (Maitre D'), Lou DiMaggio (Server)
E5 Fatal DistractionOct 13, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Megan Mullally (Yvonne)
E6 The HerminatorOct 20, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Paul Regina (Ted Tatum), Denise Gentile (Woman Doctor)
E7 My Brother, MyselfOct 27, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: John Scott Clough (Stan Brooks), Grace Phillips (Jaclyn), Joey Wright (Young Stan), Edan Gross (Young Herman)
E8 9 1/2 HoursNov 3, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Robin Sachs (Simon)
E9 Babbling BrooksNov 10, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Herman accidentally spills some secrets that his co-workers told him to the others, getting him into trouble with everyone.
Guest stars: Mia Cottet (Kiki), Kip Reynolds (Clown)
E10 Near-Death WishNov 17, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Christopher Grove (Jim Dorsey)
E11 Bracken's DaughterNov 24, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
Mr. Bracken wants Herman to escort his daughter Susan around, but takes a dim view of things when the two become romantically involved.
Guest stars: Victoria Rowell (Susan Bracken)
E12 The Last Boy ScoutDec 1, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
After buying a stolen computer, Herman is stricken with guilt and goes to absurd lengths to try and return it.
Guest stars: Earl Boen (Bob Randall), John DiSanti (Uncle Harry), William Utay (Frank Keller), Janet Gunn (Dierdre), Nicole Sullivan (Young Woman)
E13 Fear and Loathing in ManhattanDec 22, 1991 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Denis Arndt (Russell Boswell), Kevin Cooney (Senator Harris), Michael Goldfinger (Police Officer), Bella Polini (Reporter)
E14 That's What Friends Aren't ForJan 5, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Miriam Flynn (Dr. Nina Bergstrom), Sarah Essex (Amber), Pete Leal (Janitor)
E15 To Err is HermanJan 12, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Liz Sheridan (Ms. Cracknick), Jordan Brady (Man in Bar), George Petrie (Mr. Waterton)
E16 How to Succeed in Business Without Really DyingJan 19, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Herman goes skydiving with Mr. Crawford and Jay and writes an article about his experience skydiving.
Guest stars: Edward Winter (Mr. Crawford)
E17 Hard TimesFeb 9, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Herman begins dating attractive model Jennifer, but soon begins to question his good fortune.
Guest stars: Mark St. James (Tony), Shonda Whipple (Sally), Edan Gross (Young Herman), Teri Ann Linn (Jennifer)
E18 A Kept HermanFeb 16, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Deborah Adair (Victoria Stark), Kathe Mazur (Secretary), Kymberly Newberry (Attorney), Romy Rosemont (Jan), Eve Ahlert (Pat)
E19 Herman au NaturelFeb 23, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Crawford insists on the research department going to the Bahamas for a self-awareness seminar...which everyone discovers is an all-nude seminar.
Guest stars: Brenda Strong (Dr. Paige Holland), Edward Winter (Mr. Crawford)
E20 Sweet ObsessionsMar 8, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Cutt (Bob Kelly), George Petrie (Mr. Waterton), Kit Flanagan (Sally Wainwright)
E21 First Time for EverythingMar 22, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E22 Bracken Up is Hard to DoApr 5, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Alaina Reed Hall (Margaret Bracken), Eugenia Buerklin (Tina), Karen Lynn Scott (Bev), Christina Miles (Bernice)
E23 Guns and NeurosisApr 19, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Gigi Rice (Mrs. Crawford), Orlando Jones (Police Officer), Nick Angotti (Doctor), Peter Jason (Fritz), Christopher Daniel Barnes (Mr. Crawford's Son), Edward Winter (Mr. Crawford)
E24 Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsMay 3, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
Herman and Jay go undercover to get a story on a princess, but Herman soon falls in love with her.
Guest stars: Marcia Cross (Princess Gillian), Carlos Carrasco (Carlos)
E25 Twisted SisterMay 10, 1992 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Taylor Fry (Young Suzie), Brad Devlin (Boy), Jack Mayhall (Bruce Shaw), Steve Hytner (Roger Harris), Jennifer Aniston (Suzie Brooks)