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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).

" 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 follows two parallel storylines as the main characters face rejection and the reality of being "small fish in a big pond" at Cheevers High:

: 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 : The title is a nod to the 2006 film The Benchwarmers

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

: Played the pompous head cheerleader Dana. Interestingly, her character shares many traits with Trina Vega, whom she later played on Nickelodeon's Victorious . The episode explores the twins' transition to high

: After London Tipton ( Brenda Song ) and Barbara Brownstein are rejected by the "mean-girl" head cheerleader Dana (Daniella Monet), they decide to form their own squad. Led by Mr. Moseby ( Phill Lewis ), a former high school cheer captain, the "Rebel Cheerleaders" include Cody, Nia, and other "rejects." They eventually earn respect with a unique "intellectual-style" cheer. Cast and Notable Guest Stars