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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:

: The title is a nod to the 2006 film The Benchwarmers . Benchwarmers | The Suite Life Wiki | Fandom BenchwarmersThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody : S...

: 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 episode follows two parallel storylines as the

: Accustomed to being a star athlete in middle school, Zack Martin ( Dylan Sprouse ) tries out for the high school basketball team. He is shocked by the intense competition and the intimidating Coach Little (Michael Clarke Duncan). Though he makes the team, he is relegated to the bench. Despite his initial desire to quit, he eventually wins a game with a high-pressure free throw—even if his coach notes it is the only thing he is good at. He is shocked by the intense competition and

: This was the second basketball-themed episode of the series, following "Kisses and Basketball".

: "Benchwarmers" marked the final appearances for Nia, Haley, and the Rosso twins (Jessica and Janice) in the original series, though many returned for the spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck .

: Guest starred as the "in-your-face" Coach Little.