" 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
: 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. BenchwarmersThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody : S...
: Played the pompous head cheerleader Dana. Interestingly, her character shares many traits with Trina Vega, whom she later played on Nickelodeon's Victorious . " Benchwarmers " is the 19th episode of
: Appearances by Sophie Oda (Barbara), Giovonnie Samuels (Nia), and Kaycee Stroh (Leslie). He is shocked by the intense competition and