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

: Appearances by Sophie Oda (Barbara), Giovonnie Samuels (Nia), and Kaycee Stroh (Leslie). BenchwarmersThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody : S...

: This was the second basketball-themed episode of the series, following "Kisses and Basketball". : The title is a nod to the 2006 film The Benchwarmers

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

: 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.

: Guest starred as the "in-your-face" Coach Little.

The standard main cast is joined by several recurring and guest performers: