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Season 1 – Vegas

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During the 1960s, Las Vegas began to emerge as a mecca of gambling and entertainment, attracting outsiders that included mobsters looking for a piece of the action. When a casino worker is murdered, the mayor remembers local rancher Ralph Lamb's turn as a military police officer and asks him to look into the crime, setting off a clash between Lamb and Chicago gangster Vincent Savino. As sheriff, Lamb is joined by his two deputies, his brother, Jack, and his son, Dixon, in the fight to keep order in his city and keep Savino's corrupting forces at bay.
Vegas — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Vegas never finds the compelling spark in its fertile premise to truly hit the jackpot, but compelling actors and vibrant production design make it a safe bet for viewers who enjoy glamour and intrigue.

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Eric Deggans NPR 11/22/2019
In fact, Vegas is a much better Western than another show that's actually set in the Old West. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan HuffPost 08/22/2017
The big draw of this satisfying period piece - set in the title location in the early '60s - is the exceptionally strong cast. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 09/09/2013
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The Vegas pilot is lively and fun and makes good use of its two leading men, albeit with both of them on the gruffer end of their usual spectrum. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/02/2018
What The Good Wife did for the legal drama, Vegas does for the cop show, offering a fresh take on a tired genre. Go to Full Review Christina Dowling E! Online 10/11/2013
The costumes, the cars, the set pieces, it's beautifully done, but don't think we are distracted by bright lights and shining chrome. Go to Full Review Phil Hogan Observer (UK) 09/09/2013
It was a strangely old-fashioned entertainment, reminiscent of that golden era of 1970s American shows (O Rockford Files, where art thou?) Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d @RT35616104 07/26/2020 It takes a lot of skill to take a show with these leads and make it boring, but the writers were up to the task. See more 04/12/2018 underrated NOT PERFECT but enJOYABLE ESP FOR NOT CLOSE VIEWING times good but flawed but worthwhile if it appeals short lived series See more 06/28/2014 It was Amazing, Bring it Back. See more Read all reviews
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Dennis Quaid

Ralph Lamb

Michael Chiklis

Vincent Savino

Carrie-Anne Moss

Katherine O'Connell

Jason O'Mara

Jack Lamb

Taylor Handley

Dixon Lamb

Sarah Jones

Mia Rizzo

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2012 Pilot When rancher Ralph Lamb becomes a sheriff, he begins investigating the murder of the governor's niece and instantly clashes with mobster Vincent Savino. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2012 Money Plays When a craps dealer is murdered during a home robbery, the crime seems to be connected to a similar case; Savino must get his new count room manager to trust him. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2012 All That Glitters When Mia's father visits Savoy, it causes problems for Savino and gives Sheriff Lamb an opportunity to break out the handcuffs. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2012 (Il)Legitimate The local Milwaukee crew goes after Savino after they both try to invest in the same casino; Sheriff Lamb investigates the murder of a maid who has a connection to one of the town's wealthiest businessmen. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2012 Solid Citizens Sheriff Lamb thinks Savino kidnapped a Nevada Gaming Commission member's son in order to fast-track a gaming license; as Savino's wife (Vinessa Shaw) arrives in Vegas, so does a ruthless hitman from Milwaukee. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2012 The Real Thing Savino and his wife try to put a new, mob-friendly mayor in office; when a dentist is murdered, Sheriff Lamb thinks a gambling addiction was to blame. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2012 Bad Seeds Sheriff Lamb has to protect Savino when a hit is put out on the mobster; the mayoral election results are revealed. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 27, 2012 Exposure Rizzo hires a popular singer, who also happens to be Savino's former mistress; as Ralph, Dixon and Jack collaborate with the military on a murder investigation, clues lead them to an Air Force base. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 11, 2012 Masquerade As Lamb investigates the murder of a young showgirl, he realizes there is something about the case that resonates with Katherine; Savino uses a high roller to lure other gamblers to the Savoy. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 18, 2012 Estinto After a series of robberies, Sheriff Lamb gives Dixon an undercover job at the Savoy; Jack and Ralph suspect the mob when the biggest contractor in Las Vegas is murdered. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 8, 2013 Paiutes Sheriff Lamb is abducted and forced to dig his own grave; a rival mob roughs up Rizzo and Savino; Laura and Katherine start a new partnership. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 15, 2013 From This Day Forward One of Sheriff Lamb's former flames asks for help finding the man who beat up her husband; Savino deals with the snitch inside his casino. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 29, 2013 Road Trip Mia's father, Rizzo, blindsides Jack; when Dixon saves a girl from drowning, he realizes she was poisoned; Savino and his crew are stranded in the desert. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 5, 2013 The Third Man As Jack needs to break devastating news to Mia, he also needs to hide crucial information from her and her brother. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 19, 2013 Two of a Kind When a beautiful yet unruly actress, Violet (Anna Camp), and a Hollywood producer breeze into the Savoy, Mia, Tommy and Savino have their hands full; Dixon readily agrees to keep an eye on Violet. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 5, 2013 Little Fish FBI Agent Byrne stops Lamb from pressing charges against a pimp in hope of getting info on Savino instead; Dixon falls for Hollywood starlet Viola (Anna Camp). Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 12, 2013 Hollywood Ending Lamb, Jack and Katherine try to get evidence on how Savino works the skim; Yvonne gets a chance to sing at a Hollywood party; Mia is shocked when her mother shows up at the Savoy. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 20, 2013 Scoundrels When a bruised Violet accuses Dixon of assault, Katherine places him under arrest; Lena finds a dead gambler in one of Savoy's suites. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 26, 2013 Past Lives As Sheriff Lamb and Jack investigate a Savoy craps dealer's murder, a desperate suspect takes Mia hostage; Yvonne reconsiders her relationship with Dixon. Details Episode 20 Aired May 3, 2013 Unfinished Business When Sheriff Lamb looks into the death of a local attorney, retaliation attacks put Katherine in the hospital and leave Lamb without a badge; Lamb finds new details that could reveal the truth about his wife's death. Details Episode 21 Aired May 10, 2013 Sons of Nevada Intent on seeking revenge for his wife's death and the attempt on Katherine's life, Sheriff Lamb teams up with Savino to take down Porter Gainsley (Michael Ironside); Jack finds Mia in a compromising position. Details

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Season Info

Director
Roxann Dawson, Matt Earl Beesley, Paul McCrane, Christina Moore, Duane Clark, Christine Moore, James Whitmore Jr.
Executive Producer
Nicholas Pileggi, Greg Walker, Cathy Konrad, Arthur M. Sarkissian, James Mangold
Screenwriter
Vanessa Reisen, Jim Adler, Seth Hoffman, Katie Wech, Nick Santora, Steven Levenson, Nicholas Pileggi, Greg Walker
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (V|L|D)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2012
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