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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, Download, 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.

updated 03.23.09

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. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message

    I like it!!!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 16
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 1.0

    the suite life of zack and cody

    the like the kids and i now them at my house

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 3.0

    This website doesn't know about TV ratings

    This is one of my favorite websites, but it can be pretty brainless sometimes. "The suit life of Zack and Cody" is rated TV-G, not TV-Y7-FV. It doesn't even have any violence in it!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Very good but rated too low.

    It`s my favourite show. It`s very funny. However, I think it should be for ages 11+ due to a LOT of romance, quite a bit of kissing, and very small references to sex. Also, it`s little sexist as it tends to favour girls i.e. girls being luckier, more boys carrying girls than vice-verca, etc. Still, it`s a good show that i reccomend to anyone 11+

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Very good but rated too low.

    It`s my favourite show. It`s very funny. However, I think it should be for ages 11+ due to a LOT of romance, quite a bit of kissing, and very small references to sex. Also, it`s little sexist as it tends to favour girls i.e. girls being luckier, more boys carrying girls than vice-verca, etc. Still, it`s a good show that i reccomend to anyone 11+

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