Herman's Head
Herman Brooks is an aspiring writer working as a fact-checker at a publisher. While dealing with life in the big city, his inner thoughts are played out by four characters representing his intellect, fear, compassion, and lust. His "outer world" consists of a trivia-trove boss, two female co-workers, one mouse-ish and the other a social-climbing bombshell, and a best friend whose both a successful writer and a sexist pig.
- Metascore47
- 1991-1994
- 3 seasons
- Fox Network
- Comedy
Herman Brooks is an aspiring writer working as a fact-checker at a publisher. While dealing with life in the big city, his inner thoughts are played out by four characters representing his intellect, fear, compassion, and lust. His "outer world" consists of a trivia-trove boss, two female co-workers, one mouse-ish and the other a social-climbing bombshell, and a best friend whose both a successful writer and a sexist pig.
Season 1 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Sep 8, 1991
Herman must decide whether or not to hook up with his friend's ex, although the friend is ready to make up with her.
Episode 2
Lies, Lies, Lies
Sun, Sep 15, 1991
Herman gets interviewed by his high school alumni magazine , so he exaggerates a little more and then he plain outs lies.
Episode 3
Days of Wine and Herman
Sun, Sep 22, 1991
Herman and Heddy are asked to speak at a party in honor of Mr. Bracken's 20 years with the company.
Episode 4
Isn't It Romantic?
Sun, Sep 29, 1991
Herman takes his date out to dinner, only to be distracted by his co-workers including a stood-up Louise.
Episode 5
Fatal Distraction
Sun, Oct 13, 1991
Herman meets Yvonne, a woman who proves that she is more than needy when Herman doesn't reciprocate her feelings.
Episode 6
The Herman-ator
Sun, Oct 20, 1991
Herman comes to Heddy's defense and gives the man whose harassing her a punch...only to find he's the vice president of the publishing company.
Episode 7
My Brother, Myself
Sun, Oct 27, 1991
Herman's estranged brother Stan visits with his fiance.
Episode 8
9 1/2 Hours
Sun, Nov 3, 1991
Herman is working alone late at the office. He hides when Heddy brings a man back to the office and then admits he's married. Heddy kicks the man out. He gains insight into Heddy's psyche when her mother shows no interest over the phone.
Episode 9
Babbling Brooks
Sun, Nov 10, 1991
Herman accidentally tells a secret about Louise which starts a chain reaction of spilled secrets and resentment between his co-workers.
Episode 10
Near Death Wish
Sun, Nov 17, 1991
When a retiring co-worker tragically dies just after taking to Herman, Herman decides to make his mark in life.
Episode 11
Bracken's Daughter
Sun, Nov 24, 1991
Mr Bracken's daughter, Susan, comes to town. Herman falls in love.
Episode 12
The Last Boy Scout
Sun, Dec 1, 1991
Jay helps Herman buy a computer. Herman finds out it's stolen and tries to get it back to the owner.
Episode 13
Fear and Loathing in Manhattan
Sun, Dec 22, 1991
Herman's writing hero, Russell Bozwell, steals a ledger from a crooked politician and sets up Louise and Herman to take the fall.
Episode 14
That's What Friends Aren't For
Sun, Jan 5, 1992
Jay and Herman decide to become roommates. There's an office pool hiding how long this will last.
Episode 15
To Err Is Herman
Sun, Jan 12, 1992
Mr Brackman is offered another position requiring everyone to write an evaluation of him.
Episode 16
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying
Sun, Jan 19, 1992
Jay and Herman go sky diving with Mr Crawford.
Episode 17
Hard Times
Sun, Feb 9, 1992
Herman dates a hot model, but his insecurities cause problems.
Episode 18
A Kept Herman
Sun, Feb 16, 1992
Herman is loaned out to Victoria Stark, a high powered editor in the company. A jealous Heddy makes waves.
Episode 19
Herman au Naturel
Sun, Feb 23, 1992 30 mins
The Research Department attends a self awareness seminar held by the renown Dr. Holland on a nude beach in the Bahamas. Herman feigns interest in order to get close to the doctor but he struggles to keep up the charade.
Episode 20
Sweet Obsessions
Sun, Mar 8, 1992
To encourage Mr Brackman to quit smoking, Herman accepts his challenge to give up sugar.
Episode 21
First Time for Everything
Sun, Mar 22, 1992
Louise decides it's time to lose her virginity.
Episode 22
Bracken Up Is Hard to Do
Sun, Apr 5, 1992
Mr. Bracken's wife kicks him out. Louise and Herman try to get them back together.
Episode 23
Guns 'n' Neurosis
Sun, Apr 19, 1992
Herman is robbed so Mr. Crawford insists on getting him a gun.
Episode 24
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Sun, May 3, 1992
Herman and Jay fight over a princess.
Episode 25
Twisted Sister
Sun, May 10, 1992
Herman's little sister comes to visit. She's not sweet little Suzie anymore.