The WORST episodes of Herman's Head

Every episode of Herman's Head ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Herman's Head!

Herman Brooks is an aspiring writer working as a fact-checker for a magazine publisher. While dealing with life in the Big Apple, his inner thoughts and feelings are played out by four characters representing: His intellect, his fear, his sensitivity, and his lust. Herman's "outer world" consists of a trivia-trove of a boss, two female co-workers, one mouse-ish and the other a snobbish social-climbing bombshell, and a best friend who's a successful writer, a sexist pig, and an all-around fun guy. Every episode we get to see Herman get through the many crises in his life with everything going on inside his head.

Last Updated: 9/8/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended

3.33

3 votes

#1 - I Wanna Go Home

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/25/1993

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.

Directors: J.D. Lobue

Writer: David Landsberg

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4.67

3 votes

#2 - Hermo-tivated

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/1993

Motivational speaker Dick Van Adams inspires Herman...to become a success while stepping on his friends.

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5.25

4 votes

#3 - When Hermy Met Crawford's Daughter

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/1993

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.

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5.67

3 votes

#4 - A Head in the Polls

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/14/1994

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.

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5.67

3 votes

#5 - Love and the Single Parent

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/9/1993

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.

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5.67

3 votes

#6 - God, Girls and Herman

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/28/1993

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.

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5.75

4 votes

#7 - Absence Makes the Head Grow Fonder

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/7/1994

Herman breaks up with his newest girlfriend Sarah, but sees her a little later and tries to get back together with her.

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5.75

4 votes

#8 - You Say Tomato

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/3/1994

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.

Directors: Gary Halvorson

Writer: Douglas Tuber, Tim Maile

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6.00

4 votes

#9 - The Herm from Ipanema

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/17/1994

Herman decides to give it all up during a tropical vacation and buy a local bar on the island.

Directors: Gail Mancuso

Writer: Jack Amiel, Michael Begler

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6.00

4 votes

#10 - Jaybo and Weesie: A Love Story

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/1993

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.

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6.00

4 votes

#11 - When Hairy Met Hermy

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/1993

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.

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6.00

3 votes

#12 - Love Me Two Timer

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/2/1993

Herman parties with heavy-metal rocker Lita Ford, jeopardizing a harmonious relationship with his girlfriend.

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6.00

3 votes

#13 - My Funny Valentine

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/14/1993

When Herman hosts a Valentine Day's party, everyone gets lucky...except him.

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6.25

4 votes

#14 - The C Word

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/1992

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.

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6.25

4 votes

#15 - The Watertongate Break-In

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/1992

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.

Directors: J.D. Lobue

Writer: Adam Markowitz, Bill Frieberger

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6.25

4 votes

#16 - There's a Fly Girl in My Soup

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/1993

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.

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6.25

4 votes

#17 - An Actor Prepares

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/1993

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.

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6.25

4 votes

#18 - Bedtime for Hermo

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/10/1994

The ""head"" characters go into overdrive when Herman tries to get a good night's sleep the night before a high-pressure meeting.

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6.25

4 votes

#19 - When Hermy Met Maureen McCormick

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/1993

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.

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6.30

10 votes

#20 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/1991

Herman's 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.

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6.33

3 votes

#21 - Herm In the Time of Cholera

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/24/1994

Herman finds himself attracted to Lil the copy girl, but she doesn't return his feelings.

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6.33

3 votes

#22 - Layla: the Unplugged Version

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/14/1993

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.

Directors: J.D. Lobue

Writer: Karl Fink, Roberto Benabib

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6.33

3 votes

#23 - Gals-a-Poppin'

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/24/1993

When Louise and Heddy strike back at their obnoxious new boss, Herman gets caught in the middle.

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6.50

4 votes

#24 - A Decent Proposal

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/16/1993

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.""

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6.50

4 votes

#25 - Guns and Neurosis

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/19/1992

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.

Directors: J.D. Lobue

Writer: Adam Markowitz, Bill Freiberger

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