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| Character Statistics | |
| Full Name: | James Xavier Garrett |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | August 17, 1990 |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Hair Color: | Blonde |
| Ethnicity: | Caucasian |
| Occupation: | Student |
| Affiliation: | Pacific Coast Academy |
| Relationships | |
| Sisters: | Jade Garrett (older sister) |
| Mother: | Unnamed Mother |
| Father: | Unnamed Father |
| Ex-Girlfriend: | Zoey Brooks |
| Friends: | Zoey Brooks Dustin Brooks Lola Martinez Michael Barret Quinn Pensky Logan Reese Vince Blake |
| Production Info | |
| Portrayed by: | Austin Butler |
| First Appearance: | Rumor of Love |
| Last Appearance: | Chasing Zoey |
| Reason: | Storyline ended |
James Xavier Garrett (Austin Butler) one of the main characters featured in Season 4 of the Nickelodeon TV series, Zoey 101. He is the roommate of Logan Reese and Michael Barret. His other friends are Zoey Brooks, Quinn Pensky, Vince Blake, Dustin Brooks and Lola Martinez.
Character History
James is from Santa Fe, New Mexico. He first joins PCA and interacts with the gang in Rumor of Love. He replaces Chase as Michael and Logan's new roommate, much to their dismay. They make it very clear that they don't want him there, and he eventually gets the point and leaves. There was also a rumor going on that him and Zoey were dating, which was started by Logan to try to get rid of Logan as "competition" for girls. Michael then comes to James' new bedroom and apologizes, inviting him back to live with them. Later, they get Logan to admit that the rumor he spread about James and Zoey was untrue and helps the girls get back at Logan. He also hates Michael's Clackers. Later, James and Zoey, after finally getting rid of the rumor of their relationship, kiss and become a couple. James and Zoey continue their relationship from Anger Management until part 1 of Chasing Zoey, the series finale. In Chasing Zoey, James gifts Zoey a locket with an inscription on it saying, "I love you", but Zoey realizes that she is unable to reciprocate his feelings. James understands, and they break up, but decide to remain friends. James isn't seen again after he kisses Zoey goodbye on the cheek.
Appearances
James made a total presence in 9 episodes out of 65 total throughout the series. He was not introduced until the Season 4 Rumor of Love, being absent in Trading Places, Fake Roommate, Alone at PCA, and Part 2 of Chasing Zoey. He is also one of only two main characters who was never present in every episode of a full season, the other being Dustin Brooks. Like Dana Cruz, James is only in the main character group for one season. Part 1 of Chasing Zoey is the only Zoey 101 TV movie James appears in. He appears in the fewest number of episodes of any main character on the series.
Trivia
- James is the only male of the main character group who never interacts with Dana Cruz, Nicole Bristow, and Chase Matthews. He is also the only character, male or female, who never meets Nicole or Chase, as Lola also never met Dana.
- Austin Butler also played Danifer in Season 3 episode Quarantine.
- His birthdate is August 17th.
- His zodiac sign is Leo.
- His favorite colors are black and red.
- His favorite sport is basketball.
- His favorite food is a hotdog.
- James is largely disliked by the fanbase due to him replacing the fan favorite Chase Matthews.
- James is older than Zoey by 8 months but in real life Austin Butler, the actor who played him, is actually younger than Jamie Lynn Spears, the actress who played Zoey, by 4 months.
- James Garrett bears an uncanny resemblance to Danifer due to them having been both portrayed by Austin Butler.