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The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

(Rated TV-Y7-FV, Comedy, Starring Ashley Tisdale, Brenda Song, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Where to watch: Disney Channel, Disney XD, DVD, Online, Cell phone)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Life is sweet for tween boys.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Since they've been hooked up with a cool place to live in the Tipton Hotel, the twins have become suddenly popular. Also, adults are rude to each other, acting cartoonish most of the time.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    The twins cruise girls like they're shopping for candy...but they're not really old enough to act on anything in an inappropriate way.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Plugs for other Disney products can be found. Material wealth is celebrated.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Parents need to know that most adults will probably find this popular Disney program annoying and flashy. Though kids will love the fantasy aspect that comes with the notion that living in a hotel is the answer to all home-life problems, the twins' popularity among their peers seems to be for the wrong reasons at times, and adult characters' behavior leaves a lot to be desired.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the fact that this series is, indeed, a fantasy, and that money doesn't necessarily make life easy. Would your kids want to live in a hotel? What would be the advantages and disadvantages? Is there any part of Zack and Cody's life that real kids can relate to? Do your kids think it would be fun to have be a twin?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

  2. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    A TON Better than "The Suite Life on Deck"

    Nothing innappropriate. The flirting is cute, and Maddie and London are a funny pair. It was at it funniest in the early seasons, but there isn't any problems. I love it! VERY FUNNY!!!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    A bad role model for kids

    Although I don't watch the show much anymore I did a while ago, and I didn't like what I saw. One of the two main boys in the show said he likes girls "tall, blonde, and curvy" and says other things like that that are not apropriate for him (a 12 or 13 year old) to say. Things that sound like implying bad words like, a girl saying "oh my" paused and looked up and saw a nun and says "goodness" implying that she was about to say "god" but changed it so the nun won't be mad. I would say there is some educational value from one of the two main brothers who is practically a genius and says things that kids can learn from. But the brother who is smart and nice is made fun of by the other and no one stops it. Overall I would say if your child watches this show (or has watched this show in the past) you should have a talk with them. I may seem to be too strict but my main problem is that this show is made for kids, is starring kids, and is on kids tv stations and has these bad things on it.

  4. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 2.0

    lame

    yea i think youll like this when youre 8 but youll outgrow it

  5. I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    good show

    this show is great but the two boy flirt way to much.

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