The Suite Life on Deck is a
sequel/
spin-off of the
Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. The series follows twin brothers
Zack and
Cody Martin and hotel heiress
London Tipton in a new setting, the
S.S. Tipton, where they attend classes at "Seven Seas High" and meet
Bailey Pickett while
Mr. Moseby manages the ship. The ship travels around the world to countries such as
Italy,
Greece,
India, and the
United Kingdom where the characters experience different cultures and adventures.
The series' pilot aired in the UK on September 19, 2008, and in US markets on September 26, 2008.
The series premiere on the
Disney Channel in the US drew 5.7 million viewers,
[Gary Levin (September 30, 2008). "Nielsens: Presidential debate fights for numbers". USA Today. Accessed 2008-12-12.] and it became the most-watched series premiere in Canada on the
Family channel.
[Scott Campbell (October 20, 2008). The Suite Life on Deck sets sail on Family Channel with record-breaking premiere ratings. ca.news.finance.yahoo.com. Accessed 2008-12-12.] The show was also TV's No. 1 scripted series in Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in 2008, outpacing veteran series
Hannah Montana and
Wizards of Waverly Place in the ratings.
On October 19, 2009, it was announced that the series has been renewed for a third season, which will start production in early 2010.
The series is also 2009's top rated scripted series in the children and tween demographic (6-14).
The show was created by
Danny Kallis and Jim Geoghan and is developed by Kallis and Pamela Eells O'Connell.
Dylan and Cole Sprouse play the leading male characters in the series while
Brenda Song plays the leading female character.
The series also stars newcomer
Debby Ryan as country girl
Bailey Pickett and
Phill Lewis as
Mr. Moseby. Newcomers for the series are Ryan (as a regular cast member),
Matthew Timmons (as a recurring guest star), and
Erin Cardillo (as a recurring guest star).
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