
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.
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- 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 3 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1993 - 1994
Episode 1
Herm-Aphrodite
Thu, Sep 16, 1993
Newly divorced Mr. Crawford gets Mr. Bracken as his wing-man. Herman demands to write and Mr. Crawford offers him an assignment to go undercover as a woman. Something is bothering Heddy and she opens up to Herman in drag.
Episode 2
There's a Fly Girl in My Soup
Thu, Sep 23, 1993
Mr. Bracken's niece Rene starts in the mail room but she's not doing a good job. She would rather be a dancer. Bracken wants Herman to talk to her. Louise becomes Heddy's buddy.
Episode 3
When Hermy Met Crawford's Daughter
Thu, Sep 30, 1993
The sex is great with the new girlfriend but he doesn't want more than that. She, on the other hand, wants him to meet her father. He doesn't know that her father is Mr. Crawford.
Episode 4
When Hairy Met Hermy
Thu, Oct 7, 1993
It's the Research Association dinner. Mr. Bracken is doing the speech and everybody has to attend. Herman falls for new assistant editor Heather but she has a hairy situation. Louise is alone and Herman sets her up with Jay.
Episode 5
Over Herman's Head
Thu, Oct 14, 1993
Herman is painting his apartment and Mrs. Parisi from upstairs complains about the noise. Louise is concern as Jay tries to romance her.
Episode 6
Jaybo & Weesie: A Love Story
Thu, Oct 21, 1993
Jay pursues Louise. He may be in love. Heddy is performing poorly and Mr. Bracken tries to reform her.
Episode 7
Hermo-tivated
Tue, Oct 26, 1993
Herman discovers that hometown loser Craig Lumpin became a millionaire due to motivational speaker Dick Van Adams. Herman decides to give the seminar a try which changes his professional life.
Episode 8
Jay Is for Jealousy
Thu, Nov 4, 1993
There's an office pool of when Jay and Louise will have sex. Herman's sis Suzy Brooks wants to be a writer. Louise grows jealous over Jay and Suzy's past affair. Herman is going after a writing job but Suzy also wants in.
Episode 9
Trouble in Paradise
Thu, Nov 11, 1993
Herman goes away on a tropical vacation. He meets supermodel Aurora doing a shoot. Jay and Louise show up unexpectedly. Their fighting keeps interrupting Herman.
Episode 10
When Hermy Met Maureen McCormick
Thu, Nov 18, 1993 30 mins
Mr. Bracken wants Herman to do research for his childhood crush Maureen McCormick. Bracken's sister was a teacher on the Brady Bunch. The gang all shows up.
Episode 11
An Actor Prepares
Thu, Dec 2, 1993 30 mins
It's Herman's 3 year anniversary in the Research department. Movie star Thomas Alan Edwards wants to observe him for a role. Edwards starts copying and annoying him. Edwards gives him his hotel room which is filled with his sycophants.
Episode 12
A Decent Proposal
Thu, Dec 16, 1993
Heddy's college friend Heather Brookshire visits. Herman has a date with Tawni. When Heddy finds out that Heather married poor for love, Heddy competes with her by pretending to be with our pathetic loser Herman.
Episode 13
When Hermy Met Crawford's Girlfriend
Thu, Dec 30, 1993
Mr. Crawford is ecstatic with his new younger girlfriend Stephanie (Rena Sofer). He forces Herman and Heddy to go on a double date with them.
Episode 14
Three on a Match
Thu, Jan 13, 1994
Herman is rejected for another writing job. He goes up to the roof and meets Bob looking to jump. Heddy and Jay are stuck in the elevator. With Louise and Mr. Bracken still in the office, a fire breaks out in the building trapping everyone.
Episode 15
You Say Tomato
Thu, Feb 3, 1994
Everybody is obsessed with playmate looks. Herman's date Lauren is much plainer than that and it's getting into his head.
Episode 16
Once More with Feeling
Thu, Feb 10, 1994
Herman's dry spell is bothering him. Heddy can't find a good man. Now, she's in his head.
Episode 17
The Herm from Ipanema
Thu, Feb 17, 1994
Mr. Crawford announces a company retreat to the Caribbean. The gang is joined by Bob Denver.
Episode 18
Bedtime for Hermo
Thu, Mar 10, 1994
Herman needs a good night's rest for an important morning meeting but his head is keeping him up. The other people aren't helping.
Episode 19
Herm-in the Time of Cholera
Thu, Mar 24, 1994
Herman flirts with copier repair woman Lil. Their date is going well but then she tells him that she just wants to be friends.
Episode 20
Absence Makes the Head Grow Fonder
Thu, Apr 7, 1994
Herman is not feeling it with new girlfriend Sarah. He breaks up with her which only makes her more attractive to him.
Episode 21
A Head in the Polls
Thu, Apr 14, 1994
Heddy is eager to volunteer for a political candidate. Herman is dismissive until he meets the candidate, Sandra Clayton (Michelle Phillips).
Episode 22
First Impressions
Thu, Apr 21, 1994
Herman gets hit by a cab and ends up in a coma. His co-workers recount their first encounters with him as a psyche takes his place.