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 LOVE the show! I agreee with PLEASE PLEASE don’t cancel. It actually has a story.
I’m getting tired of the good shows being cancelled or shortened to a few episodes and then rerun to death.
I love Vegas!!!!! Don’t cancel one of the few really good shows on TV. So sick of stupid reality shows. Keep a good show for a change.
Please do not cancel Vegas! It such an enjoyable show to watch. So interesting to look back at the time that Las Vegas was just beginning to be the city it now is. So much better than the replacement Golden Boy which is merely so-so.
I agree…….keep Vegas on! The viewing public doesn’t need another New York cop show or worse, any more mind numbing “reality” shows. We want entertainment….not another reason to cry or get angry.
I didn’t expect to like Vegas, but I recorded several episodes and when I watched them, found out I wouldn’t want to miss it. Keep it, please.
Please continue Vegas. It is one of my Family’s favorite shows. It is so rare nowadays to get quality shows versus reality shows or just trash. Please invest in a show that is loved by so many people. Lots of the old shows took some time to get a full blown following. Vegas has the potential of a following like Hawaii Five-0 or Dallas.
Please don’t cancel this show. It is great entertainment. We have enough police/detective shows to view. Golden Boy is interesting it gets a little boring because the plot is pretty predictable. DO NOT CANCEL VEGAS!!!!
I love Vegas!
We enjoy this program. Please renew for another season. You invest in the series and We believe that you should give a season at the very least a second season to completely develop plot and characters.
love this show hope it comes back
My husband and I loved this show. Hope you plan on continuing in near future. Golden Boys-not so much. It is the same as so many other shows. Vegas was something to really look forward to.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THIS SHOW. My husband and I love this show, and we look forward to it every single week. We have been a little bummed that it hasn’t been on for the last few weeks and we didn’t know what happened or if it had gotten cancelled. I am soooo sick of stupid reality tv. This show is great, and keeps you coming back for more. All of the actors are awesome and we would love it to go on and on and on etc.
Vegas is a great period piece show with an outstanding cast of characters! Golden Boy is just another New York City based cop show. Send it to Friday!
Please don’t cancel Vegas. Good show, Golden Boy, not so much. No interest there .
Please do not cancel. I only watch two shows every week VEGAS & ELEMENTARY the rest are reruns.