Network: CBS
Episodes: 21 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 25, 2012 — May 10, 2013
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jason O’Mara, and Taylor Handley.
TV show description:
This TV series is based on the true story of former Las Vegas Sheriff Ralph Lamb (Dennis Quaid), a fourth-generation rancher tasked with bringing order to Las Vegas in the 1960s. It’s a gambling and entertainment mecca that’s emerging from the tumbleweeds.
Ralph Lamb wants to be left in peace to run his ranch, but Las Vegas is now swelling with outsiders and corruption which are intruding on his simple life. Recalling Lamb’s command as a military police officer during World War II, the Mayor appeals to his sense of duty to look into a murder of a casino worker.
This begins Lamb’s clash with Vincent Savino (Michael Chiklis), a ruthless Chicago gangster who’s moved West and plans to make Vegas his own. (The character is based on real-life crime boss Marcello Giuseppe Caifano.)
Lamb has two deputies who help him keep law and order. His diplomatic and even-keeled brother is Deputy Jack Lamb (Jason O’Mara). Deputy Dixon Lamb (Taylor Handley) is his charming but impulsive son.
The ambitious Assistant District Attorney, Katherine O’Connell (Carrie-Anne Moss), grew up on the ranch next to the Lambs and also lends a hand in preserving justice.
Episode #21 — Sons of Nevada
After Porter Gainsley’s bombing of the Tumbleweed and attempt on Katherine’s life, Lamb and Savino decide to team up to take out their common adversary once and for all. To prove his commitment to the task, Lamb hands over the tapes with the recordings from the bug in Savino’s phone, and then the mobster and former sheriff get to planning their assault on Gainsley.
Since the ranching mogul is too heavily protected at his home, they decide to target him at a livestock auction, but that plan goes awry when Dixon shows up and holds Gainsley at gunpoint. A firefight breaks out and Lamb is forced to save his son and flee, giving Gainsley time to regroup and amass more artillery for the coming war.
When Jack is ousted as interim Sheriff by more of Gainsley’s men, he and Dixon join forces with Lamb and Savino, and together they craft a plan that involves using Jones the hitman to put Gainsley in a corner. Jones plays his part well and leads Gainsley and his thugs into a trap, where Lamb gives him his freedom as a reward.
After an intense firefight, Lamb gets the drop on Gainsley and decides to arrest him instead of killing him, setting the proper example for his son and staying true to his morals.
In the end, Lamb gets his Sheriff job back, putting him at odds with Savino and his plans for growth in Vegas yet again.
Meanwhile, Jack plans to propose to Mia, but his plans are derailed when she breaks up with him after finding out about the bug he planted in Savino’s phone.
Tommy pursues Mia even harder, and the two wind up spending the night together. After Gainsley is taken into custody, Jack goes to Mia’s place to fight for her, but is crushed when he discovers Tommy there with her — in nothing but a bath robe.
First aired: May 10, 2013
What do you think? Do you like the Vegas TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I think cancelling is a mistake, both my son and I watch and think it is a great show with a great cast.
Why on earth would they cancel that show? Vegas is on of the best shows. I love it.
There are other shows on that they should have cancelled but certainly NOT Vegas!
Please bring it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so sad the show is gone! My husband and I really enjoyed it.
Big hit. I have found this series very entertaining. I never knew that Dennis Quaid was such an entertaining personality. Older viewers who experienced the actual history of Las Vegas relieve the birth of the gambling mecca. Younger viewers have no idea and cannot imagine how it is to live the dreams and beauty that was Las Vegas.
Best new show for a long time! Can’t believe it’s been cancelled. Superb acting and loved the story line. Please bring it back!!!!
This was a great show. What idiot decided to cancel it.
Best show on tv. Great characters, and writing. Followed show as it moved in progamming schedule. Uncommoningly good show. Never missed an episode, renew this Show!
This show is awesome please reconsider the cancellation.
Michael Chiklis has another horse shot out from under him? What did this guy do wrong? I quality acting a crime these days? Chiklis has starred in other vehicles but none as well crafted as “Vegas”.
Hopefully a network with a greater appreciation for quality like maybe TNT, TBS or USA will recognize that “Vegas” deserves to be on the air.
I found today that the Vegas show was cancelled what a mistake. I have 10 people in my office and 9 people watch it. Just because it quality acting with a great plot and was not another CSI copycat is no reason to get rid of it. I have every channel out here and 95% of the shows are not worth watching!!!!!!!!!!!! Wake up
Please do not cancel one of the best shows on tv
Please bring back tv show Vegas with Dennis Quiade, great show.
BRING VEGAS BACK!!!!! Best new show of the season. Have all of them DVR’d and enjoy watching them over.
My husband and I both love this show. Don’t know why it would be cancelled. I agree with Faye, it didn’t get a fair chance.
Really? What a great show. Use it to tell the real history of Vegas. I love this show.