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Vegas Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Eras collide in 1960s Las Vegas when cattle rancher-turned-sheriff Ralph Lamb (Dennis Quaid) puts his old-west grittiness up against modern glitz and greasiness of the gaming industry, particularly the Savoy Casino managed by mob boss Vincent Savino (Michael Chiklis). As bodies surface as regularly as on "CSI," compelling characters both seedy and heroic emerge in the never-ending battle between law enforcement and the burgeoning Vegas crime scene. Lamb's brother Jack (Jason O'Mara) serves as deputy and develops the show's primary romantic link with Savoy countroom manager Mia (Sarah Jones), whose father Johnny (Michael Wiseman) is less than approving of the relationship. Dixon Lamb (Taylor Handley) eagerly contributes to his father's investigations, slowly gaining Ralph's confidence while working a key late-season case involving a Hollywood starlet and the arrival of rival mobsters to challenge Savino's reign. "Casino" screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi serves as co-creator.
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 44 mins
Fact-based crime drama set in 1960s Nevada about a rancher who reluctantly turns lawman begins with new sheriff, Ralph Lamb, investigating the murder of the governor's niece and locking horns with a Chicago mobster running a swanky Las Vegas casino.
Episode 2
Money Plays
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 44 mins
Ralph investigates when a craps dealer is murdered in a home invasion; and Savino tries to gain the trust of a new count-room manager who is connected to Chicago mobsters.
Episode 3
All That Glitters
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 44 mins
Mia's father, a hot-headed Chicago mob boss with a gambling problem, causes trouble for Savino when he visits the Savoy.
Episode 4
(Il)Legitimate
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 44 mins
The investigation into the murder of a black maid reveals a connection to a prominent local businessman, while Savino's interest in investing in another casino piques the interest of the Milwaukee mob.
Episode 5
Solid Citizens
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 44 mins
When the son of a gaming-commission member is kidnapped, Sheriff Lamb suspects Savino, who has been angling for a special gambling license for the casino. Meanwhile, Savino's wife arrives in Las Vegas to support her husband, who has promised that the family will be safe there, but the arrival of a Milwaukee hit man jeopardizes things.
Episode 6
The Real Thing
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 44 mins
During election time, Savino wants a mayor in office who is "friendly" to his mob-related interests and concerns, so he throws his considerable power and support behind the challenger to the incumbent.
Episode 7
Bad Seeds
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 44 mins
The Milwaukee mob puts out a hit on Savino, and Sheriff Lamb finds himself protecting the casino boss instead of trying to get the goods on him. Meanwhile, the mayoral-election results are in.
Episode 8
Exposure
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 44 mins
Things get complicated for Savino when Rizzo hires his former mistress, a popular cabaret singer, to perform at the casino. Meanwhile, clues to a murder case lead to a nearby Air Force base, which means police must share jurisdiction with the military.
Episode 9
Masquerade
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 44 mins
Katherine takes a special interest in the investigation into the rape and murder of a showgirl at the Stargazer Casino, while back at the Savoy, Savino lands an influential high roller and hopes his notoriety will convince other high-stakes gamblers to come out and play.
Episode 10
Estinto
Tue, Dec 18, 2012 44 mins
A rash of robberies strike the Savoy, so Sheriff Lamb sends Dixon undercover to investigate. Later, Ralph and Jack put the mob in their crosshairs when they look for those responsible for the murder of the biggest contractor in Las Vegas.
Episode 11
Paiutes
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 44 mins
Sheriff Lamb is abducted by a vengeful kidnapper, while Katherine and Savino's wife, Laura, enter into a partnership.
Episode 12
From This Day Forward
Tue, Jan 15, 2013 44 mins
Sheriff Lamb's former flame reappears and seeks his help finding the man who attacked her husband. Meanwhile, Savino has a unique way of dealing with a snitch inside the casino.
Episode 13
Road Trip
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 44 mins
Mia's father grills Jack about the couple's relationship, while Dixon discovers that the girl he saved from drowning had been poisoned. Later, Savino and his crew get stranded in the desert overnight.
Episode 14
The Third Man
Tue, Feb 5, 2013 44 mins
Jack is faced with breaking some dire news to Mia, while at the same time he's compelled to hide vital information from her and his brother.
Episode 15
Two of a Kind
Tue, Feb 19, 2013 44 mins
Sheriff Lamb investigates when a dead man is found in his car by the side of a desert road, while Dixon is assigned to watch over a rowdy Hollywood starlet in town for a movie shoot.
Episode 16
Little Fish
Fri, Apr 5, 2013 44 mins
An FBI agent prevents Sheriff Lamb from pressing charges against a pimp so that the Fed can use him to get dope on Savino. Meanwhile, Dixon falls for a Hollywood starlet; and he and Tommy discover that Yvonne has an excellent voice and that she has a chance at turning professional.
Episode 17
Hollywood Ending
Fri, Apr 12, 2013 44 mins
DA Reynolds sweats the idea of a wiretap on Savino's phones, but Ralph, Jack and Katherine expect to use it to their advantage. Later, Dixon and Yvonne visit Violet in Hollywood, where Yvonne gets the chance to show off her singing voice at a star-studded gathering; and Mia is shocked when her supposedly deceased mother shows up in town and sets her romantic sights on Savino.
Episode 18
Scoundrels
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 44 mins
Katherine arrests Dixon after Violet accuses him of assault, while Lena finds the body of a gambler in a suite at the Savoy.
Episode 19
Past Lives
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 44 mins
Mia is taken hostage by a suspect in the murder of a Savoy craps dealer. Meanwhile, Savino plays dirty with Gainsley when the Tumbleweed Casino reopens; and Yvonne questions her new relationship with Dixon when her ethnic background becomes an issue.
Episode 20
Unfinished Business
Fri, May 3, 2013 44 mins
Sheriff Lamb's investigation into the death of Porter Gainsely's attorney sparks an attack on Katherine that lands her in the hospital and results in Lamb being stripped of his authority. Meanwhile, new details that could shed light on the truth behind the untimely death of Lamb's wife are uncovered.
Episode 21
Sons of Nevada
Fri, May 10, 2013 44 mins
In the Season 1 finale, a vengeful Sheriff Lamb joins forces with Savino to bring down Porter Gainsley, who was behind the murder of Lamb's wife and the attempt on Katherine's life. Meanwhile, Jack finds Mia in a compromising position.
Episode 22
The Story of Sin City: The Greatest Show on Earth
Sun, Mar 24, 2024 44 mins
The strip explodes with new Disney-fied hotels, casinos, and megastars, highlighting the evolution and continual reinvention of the strip in the face of difficulty.