Cole Sprouse, Debby Ryan, and Dylan Sprouse on The Suite Life on Deck. (Photo: Disney Channel)

Disney Channel has ordered additional episodes for the third season of

Hannah Montana and a second season of The Suite Life on Deck-the

network’s hit live-action series.

In the fourth quarter, Hannah Montana was basic cable’s top-rated series

among kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14 and the No. 1 scripted series in total

viewers. The Suite Life on Deck is currently ranks second among kids

6-11 and tweens 9-14 and is the third most-watched scripted series on

basic cable in total viewers.

“The talent behind Hannah Montana has made it a true global sensation and

cultural icon not just on television, where it topped the ratings on Disney

Channels around the globe, but as a chart-topping music act and beyond,”

Gary Marsh, president of entertainment for Disney Channels Worldwide,

said in a statement. “We’re thrilled with the extraordinary performance

of our newest series, The Suite Life on Deck, in the U.S. and globally,

and we look forward to telling more great stories with this talented

cast and production team.”

Since its premiere in September, The Suite Life on Deck has reached

27 million unduplicated viewers worldwide. Set aboard a luxury cruise liner,

the series tells the story of teenage twins Zack and Cody Martin

and hotel heiress London Tipton as they spend a semester at sea

aboard the SS Tipton.

Yes we know that and now a preview of Ep 15 which will air 1/30/09 called Shipnotized:

London is hypnotized to act like Bailey. Cody tries to get into Harvard. And Zack gets a date with the dean’s daughter.

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