: Played the pompous head cheerleader Dana. Interestingly, her character shares many traits with Trina Vega, whom she later played on Nickelodeon's Victorious .
: Guest starred as the "in-your-face" Coach Little.
: 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 BenchwarmersThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody : S...
: 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.
: After London Tipton ( Brenda Song ) and Barbara Brownstein are rejected by the "mean-girl" head cheerleader Dana (Daniella Monet), they decide to form their own squad. Led by Mr. Moseby ( Phill Lewis ), a former high school cheer captain, the "Rebel Cheerleaders" include Cody, Nia, and other "rejects." They eventually earn respect with a unique "intellectual-style" cheer. Cast and Notable Guest Stars : Played the pompous head cheerleader Dana
" Benchwarmers " is the 19th episode of the third season of (episode 84 overall), which first aired on the Disney Channel on July 19, 2008. The episode explores the twins' transition to high school athletics and social hierarchies, featuring notable guest stars like Michael Clarke Duncan and Daniella Monet . Plot Overview
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: : This was the only episode in 2008
: The title is a nod to the 2006 film The Benchwarmers . Benchwarmers | The Suite Life Wiki | Fandom