Ep 2. The Fairest of Them All

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody is a popular American sitcom that premiered on Disney Channel in 2005. The show centers around twin brothers Zack and Cody Martin (portrayed by Dylan and Cole Sprouse) and their adventures living in a hotel with their single mother, Carey (Kim Rhodes), who works as a lounge singer at the hotel.

In season 1 episode 2, titled "The Fairest of Them All," Zack and Cody both have a crush on a girl named Max (Alyson Stoner), who works at a nearby ice cream parlor. However, when Max starts dating another boy named Bob (Evan Peters), the twins become jealous and insecure.

In an attempt to win Max's affections, Zack and Cody both sign up to be contestants in the hotel's "Little Miss Boston Beauty Pageant," which Max is judging. Despite their competitiveness, the twins decide to work together in order to improve their chances of winning.

Meanwhile, Carey is dealing with her own problems as she struggles to find a replacement for her dress before her big performance at the hotel. After her original dress is ruined, she borrows a gown from the hotel's lost and found, which turns out to be a disaster.

As the pageant progresses, Zack and Cody both perform well in the talent portion and impress Max with their skills. However, during the question and answer round, they both struggle to come up with answers and end up embarrassing themselves in front of the judges.

Ultimately, Max decides that neither Zack nor Cody has what it takes to be "Little Miss Boston," and announces a surprise winner at the end of the pageant. Despite their disappointment, Zack and Cody learn an important lesson about the importance of self-confidence and being true to themselves.

Overall, "The Fairest of Them All" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the comedic talents of the Sprouse brothers. The episode's central theme of self-acceptance and self-confidence is relatable and relevant to audiences of all ages, making it a great addition to the show's first season.