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| Genre: | Sitcom, Family, Children |
| Starring: | Dylan Sprouse as Zack Martin Cole Sprouse as Cody Martin Brenda Song as London Tipton Ashley Tisdale as Maddie Fitzpatrick Kim Rhodes as Carey Martin Phill Lewis as Mr. Moseby |
| Creator: | Danny Kallis Jim Geoghan |
| Opening Theme: | "Here I Am" |
| Seasons: | 3 |
| Episodes: | (unknown) |
| Aired: | 2005-2008 |
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is an American family-comedy TV series that premiered on Disney Channel in 2005 until 2008. Created by Smart Guy's creator and Jim Geoghan. A spin-off The Suite Life on Deck is aired from 2008 until 2011. Has three seasons and episodes total.
Synopsis and story[]
The series follows Carey Martin's (Kim Rhodes) twin sons Zack and Cody Martin (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) when they move into the Tipton Hotel in Boston. They meet the manager, Mr. Moseby (Phill Lewis), heiress London Tipton (Brenda Song), and candy-counter girl Maddie Fitzpatrick (Ashley Tisdale) as they attempt to live a normal life in the anarchic hotel.
After several years on the road, Carey Martin finally lands a long-term job singing in the lounge at the Boston Tipton Hotel, and gets her own room, Suite 2330, to stay in. She moves in with her twin sons, and it doesn't take them long until everyone in the hotel knows them as troublemakers.
The series takes place mostly in the hotel, but the characters go to school, to the mall, to Maddie's flat and the nearby Fenway Park, and even to the S.S. Tipton.
Production[]
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was originally going to be named The Suite Life, which later changed to The Suite Life of Dylan & Cole, before finally setting on the name. [citation needed]
The show was filmed between 2003 and 2006.
Settings[]
Aside from the Tipton Hotel itself, many other locations are also seen during the series.
- Buckner Middle School
- Our Lady Of Perpetual Sorrow
- Cheevers High School
- Paul Revere Mini Mart
- Camp Heaven-On-Earth
Cast and characters[]
| Character | Actor | Seasons present |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Martin | Dylan Sprouse | 1-3 |
| Cody Martin | Cole Sprouse | 1-3 |
| London Tipton | Brenda Song | 1-3 |
| Maddie Fitzpatrick | Ashley Tisdale | 1-3 |
| Carey Martin | Kim Rhodes | 1-3 |
| Mr. Moseby | Phill Lewis | 1-3 |
| Esteban Ramírez | Adrian R'Mante | 1-3 |
| Arwin Hochauser | Brian Stepanek | 1-3 |
| Bob | Charlie Stewart | 1-3 |
| Muriel | Estelle Harris | 1, 3 |
| Lance Fishman | Aaron Musicant | 1-3 |
| Barbara Brownstein | Sophie Oda | 1-3 |
| Patrick | Patrick Bristow | 1-3 |
| Norman the Doorman | Anthony Acker | 1-3 |
| Jessica and Janice Ellis | Camilla and Rebecca Rosso | 2-3 |
| Nia Moseby | Giovonnie Samuels | 3 |
| Max | Alyson Stoner | 1-2 |
| Kurt Martin | Robert Torti | 1-3 |
| Irene the Concierge | Sharon Jordan | 1-3 |
Main characters[]
Zack Martin[]
- Main article: Zack Martin
Zack Martin (Dylan Sprouse) is typically the non-studious, outgoing, untidy, and immature twin. He works in the juice bar on the ship as a result of using up both Cody's and his own money for the semester. Zack does not perform particularly well academically, but he is talented physically and enjoys sports, especially basketball. He is funny, and he's really obsessed with girls.
Cody Martin[]
- Main article: Cody Martin
Cody Martin (Cole Sprouse) is the erudite, mature, intelligent, wise, tidy, and sensitive twin. Cody performs well academically, is a straight-A student, and has shown to have a great interest in academics. However, he's opinionated at sports. His brother thinks he's a dork/nerd. On the NBC sitcom Friends ("The One With the Birth"), Ross suggested/thought about Cody as one of his son's names, who was later portrayed by himself in seasons 6-8.
London Tipton[]
- Main article: London Tipton
London Tipton (Brenda Song) is the socialite of the main cast and spoof of Paris. She is the daughter of Wilfred Tipton, a multi-billionaire and the owner of the Tipton Hotel chains, including the Boston Tipton Hotel. She lives in Suite 2500, which is her penthouse. London is worth $2 Billion.
Maddie Fitzpatrick[]
- Main article: Maddie Fitzpatrick
Maddie Fitzpatrick (Ashley Tisdale) is a smart, pretty girl who works at the candy counter at the Tipton. She is best friends with London, along with Zack, Cody, and two other girls from her school named Corrie and Mary-Margaret. Her family is poor, so she sometimes works extra for special events.
Carey Martin[]
- Main article: Carey Martin
Carey Martin (Kim Rhodes) is the mother of Zack and Cody. She performs and sings in the lounge of the hotel, earning money. Overall, she is a good singer. She cares for her children but also occasionally babies them.
Mr. Moseby[]
- Main article: Marion Moseby
Marion Moseby (Phill Lewis) is the uptight manager of the Tipton Hotel. He speaks with a wide vocabulary and an urban vernacular, and is often annoyed by Zack and Cody's schemes. Though he acts as though he does not care about the boys, he actually has a great deal of affection for them.
Recurring cast[]
| Character | Actor | Seasons present |
|---|---|---|
| Esteban Ramírez | Adrian R'Mante | 1-3 |
| Arwin Hochauser | Brian Stepanek | 1-3 |
| Bob | Charlie Stewart | 1-3 |
| Muriel | Estelle Harris | 1, 3 |
| Lance Fishman | Aaron Musicant | 1-3 |
| Barbara Brownstein | Sophie Oda | 1-3 |
| Patrick | Patrick Bristow | 1-3 |
| Norman the Doorman | Anthony Acker | 1-3 |
| Jessica and Janice Ellis | Camilla and Rebecca Rosso | 2-3 |
| Nia Moseby | Giovonnie Samuels | 3 |
| Max | Alyson Stoner | 1-2 |
| Kurt Martin | Robert Torti | 1-3 |
| Irene the Concierge | Sharon Jordan | 1-3 |
Episodes[]
See above: List of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody episodes
Mr. Moseby, Zack, Cody and Carey are the only main characters who are present for all 87 episodes throughout the series. London is only absent for 2 episodes in Season 2, but is present for other episodes in Season 2; as well as being present for all episodes in Seasons 1-3. Season 1 is the only Season where Maddie is present for all episodes. Maddie is only absent for 1 episode in Season 2, and is also absent for 11 episodes in Season 3.
Broadcast and media releases[]
The show is formerly airing on Disney Channel (along its foreign versions, but dubbed with languages), Disney XD (a new name for Toon Disney) and ABC (only on Saturday mornings).
Canadian channels Family and Vrak (dubbed in Quebecois French) air this show formerly.
Also. it formerly streaming on Hulu and Netflix. As of 2024, the show is now streaming on Disney+ (except for two episodes).
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is now in purchase on Apple TV and one of the first five series to be released.
DVD[]
| DVD Title | Release Date (Region 1) |
Discs | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Channel Holiday | November 1, 2005 | 1 |
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| Volume 1: Taking Over the Tipton | October 24, 2006 | 1 |
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| That's so Suite Life of Hannah Montana: Mixed-Up Mashed-Up Edition | January 16, 2007 | 1 |
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| Volume 2: Sweet Suite Victory | January 26, 2007 | 1 |
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| Wish Gone Amiss | November 27, 2007 | 2 |
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| Volume 3: Lip Synchin' in the Rain | June 17, 2008 | 1 |
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Merchandise[]
Novels[]
| Book Title | Release Date | Based On |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Hangout | May 2005 | "Hotel Hangout" |
| Double Trouble | May 2005 | "Maddie Checks In" |
| The Room of Doom | August 2005 | "The Ghost of Suite 613" |
| Zack Attack | November 2005 | "Footloser" |
| Check It Out | February 2006 | "Hotel Inspector" |
| Star Crazy | November 2006 | "Rock Star in the House" |
| Side By Side | August 2007 | "Who's the Boss?" |
Games[]
All games were released by Disney's BVG.
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Tipton Trouble
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Tipton Caper
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Circle of Spies
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Result | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Winner | BMI Awards-Film & Television Awards | BMI Cable Award |
| 2006 | Nominated | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Choreography ("Commercial Breaks") |
| 2006 | Nominated | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's Program |
| Nominated | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | |
| Winner | BMI Awards-Film & Television Awards | BMI Cable Award | |
| Winner | Young Artist Awards | Best Family Television Series (Comedy) | |
| Winner | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (UK) | Best Television Series | |
| 2007 2008 | Nominated | Daytime Emmy Awards | Best Family Television Series (Comedy) |
| Nominated | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | |
| 2008 | Nominated | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show |
External links[]
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody at the IMDb