Zack and Max enter a dance competition, making Cody feel that Zack is better than him at everything. When Zack hurts his ankle by jumping on the bed, Cody has to step in for him, learning to appreciate his own abilities. London lends Maddie money for her parents, but then uses Maddie's indebtedness to exploit her ruthlessly.

Zack and Cody enter the Battle of the Bands that is held at the Tipton. Zack and Cody have some differences about their band, so they break up the band. Once it comes down to it, they realize that they work better together that apart.