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: Appearances by Sophie Oda (Barbara), Giovonnie Samuels (Nia), and Kaycee Stroh (Leslie).

: Accustomed to being a star athlete in middle school, Zack Martin ( Dylan Sprouse ) tries out for the high school basketball team. He is shocked by the intense competition and the intimidating Coach Little (Michael Clarke Duncan). Though he makes the team, he is relegated to the bench. Despite his initial desire to quit, he eventually wins a game with a high-pressure free throw—even if his coach notes it is the only thing he is good at.

" Benchwarmers " is the 19th episode of the third season of (episode 84 overall), which first aired on the Disney Channel on July 19, 2008. The episode explores the twins' transition to high school athletics and social hierarchies, featuring notable guest stars like Michael Clarke Duncan and Daniella Monet . Plot Overview BenchwarmersThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody : S...

: The episode was directed by Kelly Sandefur and written by Billy Riback.

: "Benchwarmers" marked the final appearances for Nia, Haley, and the Rosso twins (Jessica and Janice) in the original series, though many returned for the spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck . : Appearances by Sophie Oda (Barbara), Giovonnie Samuels

: The title is a nod to the 2006 film The Benchwarmers . Benchwarmers | The Suite Life Wiki | Fandom

The episode follows two parallel storylines as the main characters face rejection and the reality of being "small fish in a big pond" at Cheevers High: Though he makes the team, he is relegated to the bench

: This was the only episode in 2008 where Ashley Tisdale (Maddie Fitzpatrick) was absent, as she was filming High School Musical 2 at the time. Production Facts & Trivia