Antony Acker

Zack and Cody try to nurse their mum, who has flu, but prove pretty useless at it. Competition is fierce for Employee of the Month when Moseby offers a big prize.

Zack loses his skateboard in the lobby and a guest trips over it. Mr Moseby gives the injured man and his daughter a free suite and lots of gifts. Zack and Cody discover the guy is faking his injuries.

Arwin's mother moves out, and the twins feel sorry for him. They invite him to dinner but afterwards he won't go home. Zack and Cody give his home a makeover to make it more attractive.

The boys want some independence now they are getting older. Mum lets them go to the cinema alone, but, when they see a horror film instead of the family one Mum agreed to, Zack has nightmares.

Cody gets the job as editor of the school newspaper and appoints Zack as agony aunt. He proves very popular until he abuses his role by advising a girl he likes to go out with him.

The Tipton is holding a Health and Fitness week. Cody encourages Chef Paolo to cook more healthily, while Zack's mother tries to get him to amend his eating habits and cut down on sugar.