The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (TV Show)

Kallis, D. & Geoghan, J. (Producers) (2005). The suite life of Zack & Cody [Television series]. Burbank, CA: Disney Channel.

Interest Level: Ages 8 to 17
Genre: Family/Teen Sitcom
Subjects/Themes: Family, Siblings, Comedy, Hotel,
Running Time:  23 minutes per episode
Rating: TV-G 

Plot: The series focuses around Cody and Zack who are twin brothers living in the Tipton Hotel with their single mother.  Their mother works at the Tipton Hotel as a lounge singer.  Their father, Kurt, is a musician who travels around a lot.  The boys tend to get into a lot of mischief trying to pass the time or make some extra cash.  London Tipton, the rich hotel owner's daughter, is a bit air brained, gets what ever she wants, and also lives at the hotel.  Maddie works for the hotel as a candy counter girl and is the opposite of London being both smart and frugal.  Mr. Moseby runs the Tipton hotel and is often the person trying to stop the boys from destroying the hotel or disturbing the guests.

Personal Thoughts:  A great show for boys or girls.  Each of the characters have their strengths and weaknesses.  We also see the characters grow up in the series from childish pranksters to more social savvy teens.  The hotel setting offers a lot of different opportunities for the boys to meet different superstars, officials, and tourists that normal they would not come in contact with.  Each episode usually revolves around the boys coming up with some plan that ends up with them crossing paths with a Tipton Hotel vistor.  London and Maddie are often doing other activities or schemes that sometimes has them working with the boys.  The series ended in 2008 and was followed by the sequel The suite life on deck.  In the sequel, the boys and London are attending a semester away at sea on the Tipton cruise ship.  Mr. Moseby is also there as manager of the ship.  A great show for all ages, definitely a Must See! 

Awards/Recognition:
BMI Film & Television: Cable Award (2005 & 2007)
Young Artists Award: Best Family Television Series (Comedy) (2007)
Kids' Choice Award, UK: Best Television Series (2007)
ASCAP Award for Top Television Series (2008 & 2009)
iParenting Media Award (2008)

Website: Disney Channel's The Suite Life Website