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The Suite Life on Deck
File:Thesuitelifeondecklogo.jpg
GenreTeen sitcom
Created byDanny Kallis
Jim Geoghan
Developed byDanny Kallis
Pamela Eells O'Connell
StarringCole Sprouse
Dylan Sprouse
Brenda Song
Debby Ryan
Phill Lewis<Teers>
Theme music composerGary Scott.
Lyrics by Steve Hampton and John Adair
Opening theme"Livin' the Suite Life"
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes21 [1] (19 aired)
(list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersDanny Kallis
Pamela Eells O'Connell
Jim Geoghan
Irene Dreayer
EditorJim Miley
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time23-24 minutes (approx.)
Production companiesIt's a Laugh Productions
Danny Kallis Productions
Disney Channel Original Productions
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
ReleaseSeptember 19, 2008 (2008-09-19) –
present

The Suite Life on Deck is a sequel/spin-off of the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. The series follows twin brothers Zack and Cody Martin and hotel heiress London Tipton in a new setting, the S.S. Tipton, where they attend classes at "Seven Seas High" and meet Bailey Pickett. The ship travels around the world to countries such as Italy, Greece, India, and the United Kingdom where the characters experience different cultures and adventures.[2]

The series' pilot aired in the UK on September 19, 2008, and in US markets on September 26, 2008.[3] The series premiere on the Disney Channel in the US drew 5.7 million viewers,[4] and it became the most-watched series premiere in Canada on the Family channel.[5] The show was also TV's No. 1 scripted series in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in 2008, outpacing veteran series Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place in the ratings.[6]

The show was created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan, and developed by Kallis and Pamela Eells O'Connell. Returning stars for the series are Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Brenda Song, and Phill Lewis.[2] Newcomers for the series include Debby Ryan (as a regular cast member), Matthew Timmons (as a recurring guest star), and Erin Cardillo (as a recurring guest star).[3][7][8] Larramie Shaw will join the cast in season two.[9]

The series has been broadcast in more than 30 countries worldwide, and is shot at Hollywood Center Studios in Los Angeles. The pilot was available as a free download on the American iTunes store starting on September 9 2008, but was later moved to the regular price of $1.99. In December 2008, it was reported that the Disney Channel had renewed the series for a thirteen episode second season.[10] However, on May 11, 2009, Disney issued a press release stating that the second season would be extended to include a larger number of episodes than the original thirteen. With the second season extension, the characters played by Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Brenda Song, and Phill Lewis will become the longest running continuous characters in Disney Channel history with 138 episodes.[11]

Production

Development

On February 4 2008, it was announced that the Disney Channel was developing a new contemporary spin-off of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. The announcement was made by Gary Marsh, the President of the Disney Channel. He stated, "Our audience has shown us that after 88 episodes, 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' remains one of their favorite sitcoms ever, we decided to find a new way for Zack, Cody, London and Mr. Moseby to live 'The Suite Life' in a whole new setting -- this time aboard a luxury cruise liner."[12]

The series original creator, Danny Kallis was announced to be involved with the project. The elements from the original series remain the same though the setting is completely different.[12]

The series main concepts were created by Kallis and Pamela Eells O'Connell. Kallis, O'Connell, Jim Geoghan and Irene Dreayer are the executive producers. The series is produced by It's a Laugh Productions and Danny Kallis Productions.[12]

In 2007, a Suite Life spin-off which was based on the life of the hotels engineer, Arwin Hawkhauser (Brian Stepanek) and his family and friends was considered for distribution by the Disney Channel. The series name ideas consisted of Arwin! and Housebroken. The spin-off was never picked up by the Disney Channel.[13]

Settings

According to show creators and producers, the choice of setting was made to appeal to an international audience with different ports-of-call, such as India, Greece, and Italy. An on-board theater serves as an "organic" set-up for musical numbers.[2] Most of the action in the series occurs onboard the "S.S. Tipton". However, the ship travels to places such as India, Greece, Italy, and "Parrot Island", which are unfamiliar places to both Zack and Cody Martin.

S.S. Tipton

The S.S. Tipton is a cruise ship belonging to London Tipton's father. Unlike most cruise ships it also includes a school, "Seven Seas High School", which is a common setting on the ship, as are The Sky Deck, the lobby, and the students' cabins.

Other settings

  • Greece - The S.S. Tipton visits Athens, Greece in the episode "It's All Greek to Me". The students visit the museum of Greek Antiquities.
  • India - In the episode "The Mommy and the Swami", the S.S. Tipton docks somewhere along the coast of India. The only place shown in India is the Swami Temple on top of a tall mountain, where Zack and Cody arrive after a long climb.
  • Linchtenstamp - The S.S. Tipton visits this fictional country in the episode "Maddie on Deck". The only place ever shown in the country is the Royal Palace.
  • Parrot Island - The S.S. Tipton makes a special trip to Parrot Island in order to rescue London in the episode "Parrot Island". Places on Parrot Island where the characters visit include the jail and the market.
  • Rome - The S.S. Tipton docks in Rome during the episode "When In Rome...". The only places seen in Rome are Gigi's Restaurant and the courtyard outside.

Cast and characters

Cast

Actor Character Main cast
seasons		 Recurring cast
seasons
Dylan Sprouse Zack Martin 1, 2
Cole Sprouse Cody Martin 1, 2
Brenda Song London Tipton 1, 2
Debby Ryan Bailey Pickett 1, 2
Phill Lewis Mr. Moseby 1, 2
Erin Cardillo Emma Tutweiller 1
Matthew Timmons Woody Fink 1
Larramie Shaw Marcus Little

Main characters

See also: The Suite Life on Deck recurring characters

Zack and Cody Martin

Main articles: Zack Martin and Cody Martin

Zack and Cody Martin (Dylan & Cole Sprouse) are identical twins living in the luxury passenger cruise liner, The S.S. Tipton. The Martin twins attend classes at Seven Seas High, which is a S.S. Tipton school program. Zack Martin (Dylan Sprouse) is typically the non-studious, outgoing, and immature twin. He works in the juice bar on the ship as a result of using up both Cody and his money for the semester. Cody was forced to obtain the job as a towel boy.[14] Zack does not perform particularly well academically, but he manages to perform well physically and enjoys physical sports especially basketball. Zack acts aggressive at times. Zack seems to care about his brother, but at times he does not show this. His brother, Cody Martin (Cole Sprouse), is the erudite, mature, intelligent, wise and sensitive twin. Cody performs well academically, he is a straight A+ student and has shown to have a great interest in academics. Cody does not perform well in sports. Cody has been noted to be several minutes younger than Zack and also often plays along with Zack's crazy schemes. In the beginning of the second episode in the first season, Zack and Cody were both fighting over the new Seven Seas High student, Bailey Pickett (Debby Ryan) since they both seemed to have a crush on her. But in the end, when they found out more about Bailey's life and her ex boyfriend, Zack decides to lose interest in Bailey letting Cody have her. Cody attempts several times to attract Bailey, but is, thus far in the series, unsuccessful as Bailey seems oblivious to his advances. But, in "International Dateline", he gets really close. Zack usually picks on his little brother, but becomes very protective of him when someone else picks on him.

London Tipton

Main article: London Tipton

London Tipton (Brenda Song) is the socialite of the four main teen characters (Zack, Cody, Bailey, and London). She is the daughter of Wilfred Tipton, a multibillionaire who is the owner of the Tipton Hotel chains, including the Boston Tipton Hotel and the S.S. Tipton. She is described as a "dim-witted, spoiled, gullible, and an often airheaded teenager". When she is happy, she usually claps her hands repeatedly jumps up and down, while saying her catchphrase, "Yay me!". Mr. Moseby fools London into thinking that she is on the S.S. Tipton for a vacation, to get her on the ship. London gets enrolled at the Seven Seas High school program because her father wants her to live in the real world. London does not live in a first class suite at the S.S. Tipton, she resides in a small cabin. London reluctantly agreed to accept Bailey Pickett (Debby Ryan) as her new roommate, although she did so after unsuccessfully trying to bribe Bailey into leaving as she did with her previous roommate. The two later become friends. Bailey and London form a close friendship and end up becoming best friends. In the beginning of the Suite Life series, when London resided at the Boston Tipton Hotel it seemed she was living in her own bubble. On the S.S. Tipton, London has become more aware of the real world and has faced several difficulties.

Bailey Pickett

Main article: Bailey Pickett

Bailey Pickett (Debby Ryan) is a 15-year-old teenage girl from the fictional town of Kettlecorn, Kansas. She is seemingly the perfect girl next door and has been described as a "small town, down-to-earth girl". She shares a room with the wealthy socialite London Tipton, in which the two later form a close friendship together and end up becoming best friends. Bailey is a student at Seven Seas High and attends classes with her new friends Zack, Cody, London and Woody. She came on the ship to leave Kettlecorn, where she lived on a farm, because she hated the fact that the town is so small. She pretends to be a boy in the pilot in order to get a room on the S.S. Tipton because the girl's cabins were filled. Eventually, she moves in with London when people find out she is a girl. In the beginning of the second episode in the first season, Zack and Cody were both fighting over Bailey since they both seemed to have a crush on her. But in the end, when they knew more about Bailey's life and her ex boyfriend, Zack lets Cody have Bailey claiming that Bailey was carrying too much baggage and that he liked girls with just carry-ons. Cody tries several times to attract Bailey, but is, thus far in the series, unsuccessful as Bailey seems oblivious to his advances.

Mr. Moseby

Main article: Mr. Moseby

Marion Moseby (Phill Lewis) is the uptight and serious former manager of the Tipton Hotel in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Moseby is now the chaperone and manager of the S.S. Tipton. He speaks with a wide vocabulary and an urbane vernacular, and is often annoyed by Zack and Cody's schemes. His repeated catch phrase, "Good Luck with That" has become his trademark. Though he acts as though he does not care about the boys, he actually has a great deal of affection for them. He's constantly running from stem to stern keeping the Martin twins and London out of trouble. Moseby has a father figure in London's life, because of London's father absence in the series he looks after her. Moseby reportedly tricked London in order for her to be enrolled in the Seven Seas High school program. He told London she was going on a vacation at the S.S. Tipton to get her on the ship.

Special guest appearances

Reception

U.S. Nielsen ratings

The show's pilot premiered on the Disney Channel in the US on September 19, 2008, and gathered approximately 5.7 million viewers on the night of its premiere.[4] The series premiere in Canada was also the most watched series premiere on Family channel.[5] In December 2008, Business Wire reported the show was 2008's #1 top scripted television series for children between the ages 6 to 11 and pre-teenagers between the ages 9 to 14 , beating the veteran series Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place in the ratings.[6] The show was in the #1 spot for the top rated childrens television series for many months.[15][16][17][18] The show has been one of the top 4 live-action television series for many months.[19][20]

Season 1

# Episode Air date Rating Viewers (in millions)
1.01 The Suite Life Sets Sail 2008-09-19 4.8 5.7[4]
1.02 Parrot Island 2008-09-27 4.6 5.4[citation needed]
1.03 Broke 'N' Yo-Yo 2008-10-03 3.2 4[21]
1.04 The Kidney of the Sea 2008-10-10 4.2 5.13[citation needed]
1.05 Showgirls 2008-10-17 5.4 6.35[citation needed]
1.06 International Dateline 2008-10-24 4.5 5.54[citation needed]
1.07 It's All Greek to Me 2008-11-07 4.2 5.34[citation needed]
1.08 Sea Monster Mash 2008-11-14 3.1 4.45[22]
1.09 Flowers and Chocolate 2008-10-21 2.4 3.87[23]
1.10 Boo You 2008-12-05 3.2 4.29[24][25]
1.11 seaHarmony 2008-12-12 3 4.18[24]
1.12 The Mommy and the Swami 2009-01-09 5.1 6.23[citation needed]
1.13 Maddie on Deck 2009-01-16 4 4.04[26]
1.14 When in Rome... 2009-01-23 3 5.23[citation needed]
1.15 Shipnotized 2009-01-30 3.3 3.75[27]
1.16 Mom and Dad on Deck 2009-02-20 2.3 3.24[28]
1.17 The Wrong Stuff 2009-03-27 3.4 4.37[citation needed]
1.18 Splash & Trash 2009-04-17 TBA TBA
1.19 Mulch Ado About Nothing 2009-05-01 TBA TBA

iTunes

Before the series officially made its debut on air, the first episode was made available as a free download on iTunes. The show's first season is available on iTunes, the unaired episodes are also available on iTunes. In addition to the high ratings of the TV series, Disney Channel's president Gary Marsh has stated the sales for each episode on iTunes are very strong and high, the show's success on iTunes is also one of the deciding factors for the series being picked up for a second season.[citation needed]

Episodes

Main article: List of The Suite Life on Deck episodes
Seasons Episodes First Air Date Last Air Date
Season 1 21 September 19, 2008 July 2009

International release

Country / Region Network(s) Series premiere Title
Africa Disney Channel Africa January 16, 2009 The Suite Life on Deck
Brunei Brunei
South Korea Korea
Malaysia Malaysia
Indonesia Indonesia
Philippines Philippines
Singapore Singapore
Thailand Thailand
Vietnam Vietnam 		Disney Channel Asia December 15, 2008 The Suite Life on Deck
Arab League Arab World Disney Channel Arabia February 6, 2009 The Suite Life on Deck (Airing the show with Arabic subtitles)
Argentina Argentina Disney Channel Latin America South December 14, 2008 (Advance)
December 19, 2008 (Premiere) 		Zack y Cody: Gemelos a Bordo (Zack & Cody: Twins on Board)
Australia Australia
New Zealand New Zealand 		Disney Channel Australia October 6, 2008 The Suite Life on Deck
Brazil Brazil Disney Channel Brazil December 14, 2008 (Advance)
January 16, 2009 (Premiere) 		Zack & Cody: Gêmeos a Bordo (Zack & Cody: Twins on Board)
Canada Canada Family Channel
BBC Kids 		October 13, 2008 The Suite Life on Deck
Colombia Colombia Disney Channel Latin America December 14, 2008 (Advance)
January 16, 2009 (Premiere) 		Zack y Cody: Gemelos a Bordo
Denmark Denmark Disney Channel Scandinavia January 16, 2009 Det Søde Liv til Søs (The Suite Life on Deck)
Finland Finland Disney Channel Scandinavia January 16, 2009 Viiden tähden merielämää
France France Disney Channel France December 10, 2008 La Vie de croisière de Zack et Cody (The Cruise Life of Zack & Cody)
Germany Germany Disney Channel Germany
Super RTL 		January 30, 2009
February 8, 2009 (Advance) 		Zack & Cody an Bord (Zack & Cody on Board)
India India
Bangladesh Bangladesh
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka 		Disney Channel India January 30, 2009 The Suite Life on Deck
Israel Israel Jetix Israel January 2009 זאק וקודי חיים על הסיפון
Italy Italy Disney Channel Italy January 11, 2009 Zack e Cody sul ponte di comando (Zack & Cody on Board)
Japan Japan Disney Channel Japan January 24, 2009 スイート・ライフ オン・クルーズ (Suite Life On Cruise)
Mexico Mexico Disney Channel Latin America North December 14, 2008 (Advance)
January 16, 2009 (Premiere) 		Zack y Cody: Gemelos a Bordo (Zack & Cody: Twins on Board)
Norway Norway Disney Channel Scandinavia January 16, 2009 Det søte liv til sjøs
Pakistan Pakistan Disney Channel September 28, 2008
(US Premiere) 		The Suite Life on Deck
Poland Poland Disney Channel Poland January 17, 2009 Nie ma to jak statek (Cool to be on Board)
Portugal Portugal Disney Channel Portugal January 1, 2009 (Advance)
January 16, 2009 (Premiere) 		Zack e Cody: Todos a Bordo (Zack & Cody: All on Board)
South Africa South Africa Disney Channel January 16, 2009[29] TBA
Spain Spain Disney Channel Spain January 1, 2009 (Advance)
January 16, 2009 (Premiere) 		Zack y Cody: Todos a Bordo (Zack & Cody: All on Board)
Sweden Sweden Disney Channel January 16, 2009 Det ljuva havslivet
Taiwan Taiwan Disney Channel Taiwan January 24, 2009 小查與寇弟的頂級郵輪生活
Turkey Turkey Disney Channel Turkey January 16, 2009 Zack ve Cody Güvertede (Zack & Cody on Board)
United Kingdom United Kingdom Disney Channel UK September 19, 2008 (Advance)
February 6, 2009 (Premiere) 		The Suite Life on Deck
United States United States Disney Channel September 26, 2008 The Suite Life on Deck

References

  1. ^ "The Suite Life on Deck: Episode Guide". TV.com. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ^ a b c Kimberly Nordyke (February 4, 2008). "Spinoff voyage for Zack and Cody". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2008-09-03.
  3. ^ a b "Disney Channel MediaNet". Disney Channel MediaNet. Retrieved 2008-09-03.
  4. ^ a b c Gary Levin (September 30, 2008). "Nielsens: Presidential debate fights for numbers". USA Today. Accessed 2008-12-12.
  5. ^ a b Scott Campbell (October 20, 2008). The Suite Life on Deck sets sail on Family Channel with record-breaking premiere ratings. ca.news.finance.yahoo.com. Accessed 2008-12-12.
  6. ^ a b "Disney Channel/DisneyChannel.com Highlights For 2008". Business Wire. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  7. ^ ": : Erin Cardillo : :". Retrieved 2008-09-03.
  8. ^ "TSLOD Image". Retrieved 2008-09-03.
  9. ^ http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/11/disney-channel-orders-more-the-suite-life-on-deck/18461
  10. ^ Kris De Leon (December 6, 2008). "Disney Orders More 'Suite Life' and 'Hannah Montana'". Buddy TV. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
  11. ^ http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/11/disney-channel-orders-more-the-suite-life-on-deck/18461
  12. ^ a b c "Disney Media Net". Disney Media Net. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  13. ^ "Disney Society". Disney Society. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  14. ^ Their blog Yo Us! Meet Cody & Zack
  15. ^ Growing by Double-Digit Percentages Week to Week, Disney Channel Extends its Streak as Cable’s No. 1 Network in Prime to 193 Weeks in Kids 6-11 and 189 Weeks in Tweens 9-14
  16. ^ Disney Channel weekly ratings
  17. ^ Football, Future President, and Zack & Cody Lead Weekly Cable Viewing
  18. ^ Disney Channel Weekly Highlights
  19. ^ Disney Channel Weekly Ratings December 29 - January 4
  20. ^ Disney Channel highlights for week of January 5-11, 2009
  21. ^ Disney Channel Weekly Ratings
  22. ^ Football (though not NFL Network), Jeff Dunham and iCarly lead weekly cable viewing
  23. ^ Updated: Weekly Top Cable Shows
  24. ^ a b Top 10 Cable TV Rankings: December 8- 14, 2008
  25. ^ Growing by Double-Digit Percentages Week to Week, Disney Channel Extends its Streak as Cable’s No. 1 Network in Prime to 193 Weeks in Kids 6-11 and 189 Weeks in Tweens 9-14
  26. ^ WWE RAW, The Closer and Monk lead weekly cable viewing
  27. ^ The Closer, Monk and Burn Notice lead weekly cable viewing
  28. ^ iCarly, Burn Notice and WWE RAW top cable charts
  29. ^ South African television calendar
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