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?
Really like both Vegas and Golden Boy but would prefer Vegas in that time slot.
I have NEVER written to any network in favor of any show, but I feel so attached to this show that I feel I must beg you not to cancel it!!! Many of my friends feel the same way>
Kathleen burke
Vegas is good show. Should be renewed.
I agree with ‘Robert’, 3-12-13, 9:29 p.m. – “Don’t cancel Vegas ! Cancel Golden Boy – it’s worthless.” Bring back Vegas!!!
My family really likes Vegas and certainly wants it to continue. Love the actors and the story lines—please don’t cancel it
Love the show “Vegas” please bring it back. I’m so tired of finding a good show only to have it cancelled. Don’t act like ABC and pull show to soon, give them a chance. Moving shows around to different time slots doesn’t help either.
NO! DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!!! lOVE IT!
Please do not cancel this show. One of my favorites!! There are not many good shows on TV anymore and this was one of the good ones!!!!!
Vegas is a good show we all enjoy it. Golden Boy as far as we are concerned is not a good show, leave vegas on the air take Golden boy off.
I enjoy the Vegas TV show, if they cancel it I will no longer watch CBS in this timeslot.
As a police officer, I find the show Vegas a real treat to watch. Crime solving in the 60’s seems a lot more fun than what we must put up with today. Bad guys mostly get caught and the good guys get the girl… Bring Vegas Back… Please!
Vegas is one of the best shows on TV. It should not be cancelled.
VEGAS is the one show my husband and I watch together! We usually record it and watch it later in the week. We will be very disappointed if VEGAS is cancelled!!
I love show Vegas …PLEASE DON’T CANCEL! !!
I just saw where Vegas is going to be moving to Friday nights starting April 5th. I believe it should be left on tuesday nights. If moved bet it will be canceled since so many are out on Friday nights. Please leave Vegas on Tuesday nights and please do not cancel this show. Great show!!
Vegas is one of the best shows on TV. It has a great cast and the 60″s time frame. It is different and that is what makes it so good.