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?
Bring back Vegas.
I watched it EVERY Tuesday night. One of my two favorite shows on TV !!!
Forget Golden boy
Also do not like Golden Boy Bring back Vegas
Vegas is a great show. The acting and plot lines are terrific. It would be a shame if it were canceled!
read what people are saying vegas is a true piece of history crime is a everyday happening, read the paper, vegas is worth watching, take off ,golden boy,survior, judge judy send her to help on vegas, keep it on its worth the wait each week, love that dennis quaid, and micheal keep it on cbs
Vegas is a great show. I can not watch Golden Boy,I do not care for the show.
It is the best new show and hopefully it will remain on.
Love the show Vegas – would hate to see it cancelled.
I will not watch Golden Boy, I hope it fails in the ratings. I would ecourage all vegas fans to do the same. We have more than enough 21st century cop shows. Bring back Vegas!!
Love this Vegas Show!!!
Please renewing this great Show, VEGAS!!!!!
DEAR CBS: DO NOT BE A STUPID JACKASS AND CANCEL VEGAS!IT IS ONE OF THE BEST PRODUCED SHOWS WITH AN EXCELLENT CAST ON TV RIGHT NOW. DENNIS QUAID IS PERFECTLY CAST AS SHERIFF RALPH LAMB AND MAKES THE SHOW IN MY OPINION. MY PREDICTION IS IF YOU CANCEL VEGAS YOU WILL DISPLAY THE SAME STUPIDITY AS NBC DID BY CANCELLING SOUTHLAND (WHICH WAS PICKED UP BY TNT NETWORK AND IS NOW SHOWING ITS FIFTH SEASON). SO WHAT IF THE “YOUNGSTER” DEMOGRAPHIS IS NOT WATCHING IT? US OLD FARTS DESERVE QUALITY TELEVISION AND WE HAVE A LOT OF BUYING POWER FOR… Read more »
I love the show, dont cancel it. One of the few that I watch.
Cut Golden Boy, reinstate Vegas. Tuesday night isnt the same without it!
DO NOT CANCEL VEGAS. Love the show and great cast.