: Zack and Cody struggle to make friends at their new school until classmates discover they live at the Tipton Hotel.
: Reviewers from IMDb highlight that the episode does a "great job" of explaining the boys' living situation and introducing the central cast. The nostalgic energy and clever writing are often cited as high points for the era.
: Some viewers find the acting from the younger guest stars to be "a bit cringe" or poor, though this is often forgiven as a common "first episode" hurdle. Critics from Rotten Tomatoes describe the show's early tone as leaning heavily on "cheesy lines" and predictable sitcom tropes. Production Details Release Date : March 18, 2005.