

Herman's Head
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.
Cast
Seasons & Episodes

E1Pilot
Sep 8, 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.

E2Lies, Lies, Lies
Sep 15, 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.
E3Days of Wine and Herman
Sep 22, 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.
E4Isn't It Romantic?
Sep 29, 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.
E5Fatal Distraction
Oct 13, 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.
E6The Herminator
Oct 20, 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.
E7My Brother, Myself
Oct 27, 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.
E89 1/2 Hours
Nov 3, 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.
E9Babbling Brooks
Nov 10, 1991
Herman accidentally spills some secrets that his co-workers told him to the others, getting him into trouble with everyone.
E10Near-Death Wish
Nov 17, 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.
E11Bracken's Daughter
Nov 24, 1991
Mr. Bracken wants Herman to escort his daughter Susan around, but takes a dim view of things when the two become romantically involved.
E12The Last Boy Scout
Dec 1, 1991
After buying a stolen computer, Herman is stricken with guilt and goes to absurd lengths to try and return it.
E13Fear and Loathing in Manhattan
Dec 22, 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.
E14That's What Friends Aren't For
Jan 5, 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.
E15To Err is Herman
Jan 12, 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.
E16How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying
Jan 19, 1992
Herman goes skydiving with Mr. Crawford and Jay and writes an article about his experience skydiving.
E17Hard Times
Feb 9, 1992
Herman begins dating attractive model Jennifer, but soon begins to question his good fortune.
E18A Kept Herman
Feb 16, 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.
E19Herman au Naturel
Feb 23, 1992
Crawford insists on the research department going to the Bahamas for a self-awareness seminar...which everyone discovers is an all-nude seminar.
E20Sweet Obsessions
Mar 8, 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.
E21First Time for Everything
Mar 22, 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.
E22Bracken Up is Hard to Do
Apr 5, 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.
E23Guns and Neurosis
Apr 19, 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.
E24Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
May 3, 1992
Herman and Jay go undercover to get a story on a princess, but Herman soon falls in love with her.

E25Twisted Sister
May 10, 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.

E1Stop Me Before I Help Again
Sep 13, 1992
Herman is sued by a woman he gave CPR to when he accidentally cracked her ribs, while Jay learns to deal with his sexual addiction.
E2Sperm 'n' Herman
Sep 20, 1992
Herman's former girlfriend Rebecca wants to renew their relationship...for the purposes of getting him to help in artificially conceiving a child.
E3Herman's Heddy
Sep 27, 1992
Herman tries to halt Heddy's wedding because he realizes that she does not love her fiance, and because he realizes that he still has feelings for her himself, and if he doesn't act right away, he may never have another opportunity again.
E4Intern-al Affairs
Oct 4, 1992
No good deed goes unpunished for Herman once more when he hires Louise's friend as an office intern, and she turns around and sues him for sexual harassment.
E5Brackenhooker
Oct 18, 1992
When even Herman can't find a date for a desperate Mr. Bracken, he turns to Jay for help, with dubious results.
E6The Watertongate Break-In
Oct 25, 1992
Waterton's sudden death creates a scramble for power, and to save everyone's job, Herman decides to join forces with Crawford - who then involves Herman in a secret campaing to eliminate the competition for control of the company.
E7Untitled Girlfriend Project
Nov 1, 1992
Herman becomes involved with Julia Campbell, a rather opinionated woman who immediately clashes with Jay over his misogynist views.
E8The C Word
Nov 3, 1992
When Herman's one-time girlfriend (and Bracken's daughter) Susan returns to town and wants to start up their relationship again, Herman has to choose between her and his new girlfriend Elizabeth.
E9Friends and Lovers
Nov 8, 1992
Elizabeth becomes suspicious when she finds out Herman is working undercover as a dating show contestant, believing he might be tempted by other women.
E10Subterranean Homesick Blues
Nov 15, 1992
Herman and Elizabeth decide to move in together, which prompts no end of arguments over shared space, priorities, etc. Finally they decide to break up.
E11The One Where They Go on the Love Boat
Nov 22, 1992
The office workers go on a trip to the Bahamas - Herman has to deal with Elizabeth, who happens to be on board, while Louise gets to indulge her long-time infatuation for Davy Jones of the Monkees.
E12Feardom of Speech
Dec 13, 1992
Herman must overcome his fear of public speaking, when he is forced to give a speech on the topic of Research in the 90's, at a company meeting.
E13A Charlie Brown Fitzer
Dec 20, 1992
Herman and Heddy are stranded on Christmas at Louise's parents' place, and the Fitzers drive Louise crazy.
E14All's Affair in Love
Jan 3, 1993
Herman messes things up yet again and sets Louise up with John, who turns out to be a married man...but Louise doesn't figure it out until she is deeply in love with him.
E15Open all Night
Jan 17, 1993
To save Crawford's butt, the gang has to pull an all-nighter to get him out of a jam. Herman and Heddy, Bracken and Crawford, and Louise and Jay end up pairing up and each learn something new about the other on an intimate personal level as they struggle to meet the deadline.
E16Gals-a-Poppin'
Jan 24, 1993
When Louise and Heddy strike back at their obnoxious new boss, Herman gets caught in the middle.
E17Anatomy of a Blind Date
Feb 7, 1993
Still recovering from his break-up with Elizabeth, Herman gets set up on a blind date, while the rest of the gang play poker.
E18My Funny Valentine
Feb 14, 1993
When Herman hosts a Valentine Day's party, everyone gets lucky...except him.
E19God, Girls and Herman
Feb 28, 1993
Herman ends up sleeping with the aptly-named Eve, and his ""Head"" personalities get a visit from God, or Herman's image of him...as Leslie Nielsen.
E20Layla: the Unplugged Version
Mar 14, 1993
Jay gets a visit from his ex-fiance, who stole his heart, and left him standing at the altar seven years earlier. After talking and spending some time with her, Jay's old feelings for her are rekindled, but the question is: will she break his heart again? When Herman wonders exactly that, he and Jay's friendship is in danger.
E21The Cat's in the Cradle
Mar 28, 1993
Herman gets a visit from another family member when his his newly retired father visits looking for some company and the chance to rebond with his sun. but Herman doesn't have the time to spend with him.
E22Fired in a Crowded Research Room
Apr 11, 1993
Herman manages to get Heddy fired for screwing up a report assignment, and then has to go the distance to get her job back.
E23I Wanna Go Home
Apr 25, 1993
It's time for a near-end-of-scene flashback episode to save money, as Herman recalls his adventures in New York while deciding whether to stay where he is or go back to his hometown in Ohio to accept a new job.
E24Love Me Two Timer
May 2, 1993
Herman parties with heavy-metal rocker Lita Ford, jeopardizing a harmonious relationship with his girlfriend.
E25Love and the Single Parent
May 9, 1993
When Herman starts dating new girlfriend Carin, he initially runs up against tough resistance from her son Brad. Ironically, Herman manages to win Brad over and the two become best buddies...much to Carin's dismay.
E1Herma-phrodite
Sep 16, 1993
To get a story, Herman goes undercover as a woman and discovers a few things about Heddy and what she goes through.
E2There's a Fly Girl in My Soup
Sep 23, 1993
Herman encourages Bracken's niece Rene to become a Fly Girl (i.e., a dancer on ""In Living Color"") - Mr. Bracken isn't particularly happy about Rene's career choice or Herman's involvement.
E3When Hermy Met Crawford's Daughter
Sep 30, 1993
Herman wants to break up with his new girlfriend Ellen, who convinces him to meet her father - things take a turn for the worse when he discovers her father is none other then his boss at Waterton, Mr. Crawford.
E4When Hairy Met Hermy
Oct 7, 1993
In his eternal quest for the perfect girlfriend, Herman dates Heather, but it turns out she's a tad too hairy for his tastes. Meanwhile, Jay and Louise begin to wonder if they're attracted to each other.
E5Over Herman's Head
Oct 14, 1993
Herman's neighbor in the upstairs apartment drops dead - after the two of them had a shouting match. Compounding Herman's problems, Heddy decides to take the apartment after her current boyfriend kicks her out of the apartment he's paying for.
E6Jaybo and Weesie: A Love Story
Oct 21, 1993
When Jay decides to turn a new leaf and give up his old womanizing ways, Herman tries to get Louise to go on a date with him, but Jay just can't help himself and reverts to type.
E7Hermo-tivated
Oct 26, 1993
Motivational speaker Dick Van Adams inspires Herman...to become a success while stepping on his friends.
E8Jay is for Jealous
Nov 4, 1993
Herman's sister Suzie comes back to town and manages to aggravate both Herman (she plans to become a writer) and Louise (since she previously dated Jay). Appropriately, the ""brain"" characters get a new and annoying addition when Jealousy joins their group.
E9Trouble in Paradise
Nov 11, 1993
While taking a vacation Herman becomes involved with Aurora, a beautiful model. Nothing ever works out for him as usual, though, when Jay and Louise show up with their own rocky relationship and both looking to friend Herman for help and support.
E10When Hermy Met Maureen McCormick
Nov 18, 1993
Herman gets to work with Maureen McCormick as she writes a book of Brady Bunch memoirs, getting to fulfill his long-time crush on the actress. Unfortunately, he and Jay almost come to blows when a jealous Jay confesses to a similar crush.
E11An Actor Prepares
Dec 2, 1993
A movie star, who's playing the role of an adventuresome fact-checker in his next film, researches his part by tagging along with Herman.
E12A Decent Proposal
Dec 16, 1993
When Heddy's old rival Heather arrives in town, Heddy asks Herman to pose as her husband to impress the woman. Meanwhile, Mr. Bracken works on his musical, ""Deuteronomy.""
E13When Hermy Met Crawford's Girlfriend
Dec 30, 1993
Crawford's girlfriend Stephanie dumps him and goes after..Herman, who finds himself in a bind.
E14Three on a Match
Jan 13, 1994
After getting refused for an important writing job, Herman goes up to the roof and ends up trapped with a suicidal nutjob, Bob, when a fire breaks out.
E15You Say Tomato
Feb 3, 1994
Herman's new girlfriend Lauren is everything he could want, personality-wise, but as always Herman isn't happy as he obsesses over playmate Miss February.
E16Once More with Feeling
Feb 10, 1994
Herman and Heddy decided to give into their feelings and start dating, but a series of interruptions keep them from consummating their relationship.
E17The Herm from Ipanema
Feb 17, 1994
Herman decides to give it all up during a tropical vacation and buy a local bar on the island.
E18Bedtime for Hermo
Mar 10, 1994
The ""head"" characters go into overdrive when Herman tries to get a good night's sleep the night before a high-pressure meeting.
E19Herm In the Time of Cholera
Mar 24, 1994
Herman finds himself attracted to Lil the copy girl, but she doesn't return his feelings.
E20Absence Makes the Head Grow Fonder
Apr 7, 1994
Herman breaks up with his newest girlfriend Sarah, but sees her a little later and tries to get back together with her.
E21A Head in the Polls
Apr 14, 1994
Herman becomes involved with Sandra Clayton, who is running for the Senate, but when the tabloids get hold of their relationship Sandra has second thoughts.
E22First Impressions
Apr 21, 1994
Herman is hit by a taxi in an accident and as he lies in a coma his staff friends each remember Herman as they first met him...with each brain character filling in for the emotion the friend first saw Herman acting out.
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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.
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