The Suite Life Sets Sail
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"The Suite Life Sets Sail" is the pilot episode of the popular Disney Channel
sitcom The Suite Life on Deck
, sequel
and spin-off
to the original series. Debby Ryan
joins the cast as Bailey Pickett
, close friends with Zack, girlfriend to Cody and roommate with London
, as well as Ashley Tisdale
leaving the main cast due to Maddie Fitzpatrick having to attend college
.
After an original sequel named Arwin! was not picked up by Disney Channel
, the creators decided to change the concept. The series premiere in the United States drew 5.7 million viewers, and it became the most watched pilot in Canada
and on the Family network, also outpacing veteran series Hannah Montana
and Wizards of Waverly Place
with the ratings.
(Brenda Song
) and twins Zack
(Dylan Sprouse) and Cody Martin
(Cole Sprouse) are to attend a new semester in Seven Seas High School on the SS Tipton, a cruise ship owned by Wilfred Tipton (voiced by Bob Joles
and played by Adam Tait in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody; played by John Michael Higgins
in the special Suite Life On Deck episode "Twister"). (which was seen in one episode of the predecessor). Meanwhile, Mr. Moseby
(Phill Lewis
) tricks London into thinking that she is on vacation
(which is not true), and a girl named Bailey Pickett sneaks into the bathrooms to disguise herself as a male
, doing so since there are no more cabins left for women. London bribes her roommate Padma (Tiya Sircar) into leaving, so she can have the room to herself, and soon finds out she has to attend school.
Cody ends up sharing a room with Woody Fink (Matthew Timmons), who is very messy, while Zack eventually is with Bailey (Debby Ryan
) (currently disguised as male, trying to hide her identity
). The twins decide to exchange roommates, but Zack in the end refuses after finding out she is a girl
. However, her gender is eventually revealed to the people on the ship, and is happy to find out that the cabin from London is free for one more person, but this is the last straw for her and she flees to Parrot Island via helicopter, leaving the plot for the following episode.
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
sitcom The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck is an American sitcom that aired on Disney Channel from September 26, 2008 to May 6, 2011. It is a sequel/spin-off of the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody...
, sequel
Sequel
A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of or expands upon issues presented in some previous work...
and spin-off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
to the original series. Debby Ryan
Debby Ryan
Deborah "Debby" Ryan is an American actress and singer. Ryan is best known for starring as Bailey Pickett in the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life on Deck. The Suite Life on Deck became the most watched children's show on television...
joins the cast as Bailey Pickett
Bailey Pickett
Bailey Marie Pickett is one of the main characters on The Suite Life on Deck. She is from the fictional town of Kettlecorn, Kansas and pretends to be a boy in the premiere episode because there were no available places in the SS Tiptons cabins for a female...
, close friends with Zack, girlfriend to Cody and roommate with London
London Tipton
London Leah Tipton is a fictional character in Disney's Suite Life franchise which consists of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off The Suite Life on Deck...
, as well as Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Michelle Tisdale is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence portraying the candy-counter girl Maddie Fitzpatrick in Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and the female antagonist Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series...
leaving the main cast due to Maddie Fitzpatrick having to attend college
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
.
After an original sequel named Arwin! was not picked up by Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
, the creators decided to change the concept. The series premiere in the United States drew 5.7 million viewers, and it became the most watched pilot in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and on the Family network, also outpacing veteran series Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real...
and Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place is a Disney Channel Original Series that premiered on October 12, 2007. It won "Outstanding Children's Program" at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009...
with the ratings.
Plot
Hotel heiress London TiptonLondon Tipton
London Leah Tipton is a fictional character in Disney's Suite Life franchise which consists of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off The Suite Life on Deck...
(Brenda Song
Brenda Song
Brenda Song is an American actress, film producer, and model. Song started in show business as a child fashion model. Her early television work included roles in the shows Fudge and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd...
) and twins Zack
Zack Martin
Zachary "Zack" Martin is a main character on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off The Suite Life on Deck...
(Dylan Sprouse) and Cody Martin
Cody Martin
Cody Martin is a main character created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan for The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and its sequel/spin-off The Suite Life on Deck...
(Cole Sprouse) are to attend a new semester in Seven Seas High School on the SS Tipton, a cruise ship owned by Wilfred Tipton (voiced by Bob Joles
Bob Joles
-Anime Roles:* Dinozaurs" - Dr. Abbott* Transformers: Robots in Disguise - X-Brawn* Naruto - Fujin* Naruto Shippuden - Onoki-TV Roles:* Planet Sheen - Mr. Nesmith* Chowder - Mr. Fugu* Danny Phantom - Frostbite...
and played by Adam Tait in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody; played by John Michael Higgins
John Michael Higgins
John Michael Higgins is an American actor whose film credits include Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, the role of David Letterman in HBO's The Late Shift, and a starring role in the American version of Kath & Kim....
in the special Suite Life On Deck episode "Twister"). (which was seen in one episode of the predecessor). Meanwhile, Mr. Moseby
Mr. Moseby
Mr. Marion Moseby is a character on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck...
(Phill Lewis
Phill Lewis
Phill Lewis is an American film and television actor,director and comedian, often seen in comedic roles. He is best known for his role as Mr. Moseby on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck. He also played T.C...
) tricks London into thinking that she is on vacation
Vacation
A vacation or holiday is a specific trip or journey, usually for the purpose of recreation or tourism. People often take a vacation during specific holiday observances, or for specific festivals or celebrations...
(which is not true), and a girl named Bailey Pickett sneaks into the bathrooms to disguise herself as a male
Gender
Gender is a range of characteristics used to distinguish between males and females, particularly in the cases of men and women and the masculine and feminine attributes assigned to them. Depending on the context, the discriminating characteristics vary from sex to social role to gender identity...
, doing so since there are no more cabins left for women. London bribes her roommate Padma (Tiya Sircar) into leaving, so she can have the room to herself, and soon finds out she has to attend school.
Cody ends up sharing a room with Woody Fink (Matthew Timmons), who is very messy, while Zack eventually is with Bailey (Debby Ryan
Debby Ryan
Deborah "Debby" Ryan is an American actress and singer. Ryan is best known for starring as Bailey Pickett in the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life on Deck. The Suite Life on Deck became the most watched children's show on television...
) (currently disguised as male, trying to hide her identity
Identity
-Philosophical topics:* Identity , also called sameness, is whatever makes an entity definable and recognizable* Law of identity, principle of logic stating that an object is the same as itself...
). The twins decide to exchange roommates, but Zack in the end refuses after finding out she is a girl
Girl
A girl is any female human from birth through childhood and adolescence to attainment of adulthood. The term may also be used to mean a young woman.-Etymology:...
. However, her gender is eventually revealed to the people on the ship, and is happy to find out that the cabin from London is free for one more person, but this is the last straw for her and she flees to Parrot Island via helicopter, leaving the plot for the following episode.
Starring
| Main Actor/Actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Cole Sprouse | Cody Martin Cody Martin Cody Martin is a main character created by Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan for The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and its sequel/spin-off The Suite Life on Deck... |
| Dylan Sprouse | Zack Martin Zack Martin Zachary "Zack" Martin is a main character on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off The Suite Life on Deck... |
| Brenda Song Brenda Song Brenda Song is an American actress, film producer, and model. Song started in show business as a child fashion model. Her early television work included roles in the shows Fudge and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd... |
London Tipton London Tipton London Leah Tipton is a fictional character in Disney's Suite Life franchise which consists of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off The Suite Life on Deck... |
| Debby Ryan Debby Ryan Deborah "Debby" Ryan is an American actress and singer. Ryan is best known for starring as Bailey Pickett in the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life on Deck. The Suite Life on Deck became the most watched children's show on television... |
Bailey Pickett Bailey Pickett Bailey Marie Pickett is one of the main characters on The Suite Life on Deck. She is from the fictional town of Kettlecorn, Kansas and pretends to be a boy in the premiere episode because there were no available places in the SS Tiptons cabins for a female... |
| Phill Lewis Phill Lewis Phill Lewis is an American film and television actor,director and comedian, often seen in comedic roles. He is best known for his role as Mr. Moseby on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck. He also played T.C... |
Mr. Moseby Mr. Moseby Mr. Marion Moseby is a character on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck... |
Guest starring
- Erin CardilloErin CardilloErin Cardillo is an American actress. She best known for her role as Emma Tutweiller on The Suite Life on Deck and for her role as Esme Vanderheusen in Passions.-Biography:...
as Emma Tutweiller - Tiya Sircar as Padma
- Matthew Timmons as Woody Fink
- Kim RhodesKim RhodesKimberly "Kim" Rhodes is an American actress, who portrayed the role of "Cindy Harrison" on two different soap opera series, Another World and As the World Turns, as well as Carey Martin in the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck, where she played the...
as Carey MartinCarey MartinCarey Marie Martin is a fictional character in the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck.-Biography:...