Zack and Cody try to make friends at school. When word gets out that they live at the Tipton, all of the cool kids hang out with them. In the end, the twins find out who there real friends really are. Meanwhile, Carey is practicing dance moves, while London teaches Maddie how to ask Lance out and Maddie tutors London in Math.

There is a Battle of the Bands competition being held at the Tipton Hotel. Zack and Cody, along with Max and Tapeworm compete against Maddie's band in which has London in the band.

London spreads a rumor she started about Maddie, and Maddie accidentally spreads one about London. Cody wants to look different, because people kept on thinking he was Zack. Cody has Zack fill in for him on an interview, because of a certain problem.

Mr. Moseby schedules a ballroom dancing competition at the Tipton to help raise money for Esteban's sisters 'Sweet 15' party.

Zack has to take on the responsibility of taking care of Carey and Cody due to them being ill. Cody uses his illness to his advantage by making Zack his servant. Meanwhile, Mr. Moseby makes an announcement about the "Employee of the Month" and it's employees compete for that title.

When a wheelchair basketball team visits the Tipton; Zack and Cody's basketball team plays an exhibition game against them. Meanwhile, Maddie is filming a movie for a student filming contest. She hires Lance, London and Mr. Moseby, but they're all terrible, so she has to figure out a way to make her movie a success.

The tabloids report London doesn't know how to swim, so she takes swimming lessons. Zack has been offered to work at the hotel as a plumber or to work at a local market.

Zack gets a job at the minimart, but has to deal with Cody bossing him around. Meanwhile, London doesn't know how to present Lance to her friends.

When Zack and Cody invite Arwin over for dinner he won't seem to leave. Carey is getting annoyed at him so she forces Zack and Cody to make him go. Meanwhile, Lance dumps London and she wants to find a way to get back with him.

A monster-like robot is accidentally released into the hotel, due to the twins. A Halloween party is thrown by London. A typical prank.