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| *] as Anthony "Red" Cervelli, Savino's right-hand man. | *] as Anthony "Red" Cervelli, Savino's right-hand man. | ||
| *] as Rich Reynolds, the corrupt district attorney. | *] as Rich Reynolds, the corrupt district attorney. | ||
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*Michael Wiseman as Johnny Rizzo, Mia's father. Rizzo has a dangerous temper, but is a major money maker for Chicago. | ||
| *] as Angelo, former head of the Chicago mob. | *] as Angelo, former head of the Chicago mob. | ||
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- For the 1978 TV series, see Vega$. For the 2003 TV series, see Las Vegas (TV series).
| Vegas | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Period drama |
| Created by | Nicholas Pileggi Greg Walker |
| Starring | Dennis Quaid Michael Chiklis Carrie-Anne Moss Taylor Handley Sarah Jones Jason O'Mara |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 14 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Greg Walker Nicholas Pileggi Arthur M. Sarkissian Cathy Konrad James Mangold Dennis Quaid Michael Chiklis |
| Cinematography | Kramer Morgenthau |
| Editor | Mark S. Manos |
| Production companies | CBS Television Studios Happy Valley Films Tree Line Films Arthur Sarkissian Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | September 25, 2012 (2012-09-25) – present |
Vegas is an American period drama television series that premiered September 25, 2012, on CBS. The series stars Dennis Quaid and Michael Chiklis.
Vegas received a 22-episode full season on October 23, 2012. CBS later reduced the order to 21 episodes.
Synopsis
Set in 1960s Las Vegas, the series centers on Sheriff Ralph Lamb (Quaid) and his dealings with Chicago mobster Vincent Savino (Chiklis), who moved west to set up his own operation. The Lamb character is based on a real-life former rancher who served as Sheriff of Clark County from 1961 to 1979.
Cast
Main cast
- Dennis Quaid as Sheriff Ralph Lamb, a local rancher with service in the military police during World War II. Lamb is pressed into duty as Sheriff of Clark County when the Mob begins aggressively taking hold of the Las Vegas gaming industry.
- Michael Chiklis as Vincent Savino, manager of the Savoy Hotel, which is run by the Chicago Mob. An expert in gaming, Savino previously ran casinos for the Mob in Havana before being sent to run the Savoy.
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Katherine O'Connell, the Las Vegas Assistant District Attorney.
- Jason O'Mara as Deputy Jack Lamb, Ralph's younger brother who serves as his deputy.
- Taylor Handley as Dixon Lamb, Ralph's son. His youthful exuberance makes it difficult for Ralph to trust his judgement at times.
- Sarah Jones as Mia Rizzo, the Savoy count room manager responsible for skimming funds for the Mob.
Recurring cast
- Aimee Garcia as Yvonne Sanchez, the receptionist working at the sheriff's station.
- Vinessa Shaw as Laura Savino, Savino's wife.
- Michael O'Neill as Las Vegas mayor Ted Bennett, who is standing for re-election.
- Gil Bellows as George Grady, Bennett's opponent in the election. His underdog campaign is heavily backed by Chicago.
- Damon Herriman as Jones, a Milwaukee hitman.
The Chicago Mob
- James Russo as Anthony "Red" Cervelli, Savino's right-hand man.
- Michael Reilly Burke as Rich Reynolds, the corrupt district attorney.
- Michael Wiseman as Johnny Rizzo, Mia's father. Rizzo has a dangerous temper, but is a major money maker for Chicago.
- Jonathan Banks as Angelo, former head of the Chicago mob.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | James Mangold | Nicholas Pileggi & Greg Walker | September 25, 2012 (2012-09-25) | 14.85 | |
| Ralph Lamb, a cattle herder, is temporarily appointed sheriff when the actual sheriff has gone missing and a young woman is found dead in the desert. Vincent Savino, a crime boss from Chicago begins running the Savoy, a new casino, attracting Las Vegas' biggest high rollers. | ||||||
| 2 | "Money Plays" | Gary Fleder | Greg Walker & Nick Santora | October 2, 2012 (2012-10-02) | 12.11 | |
| Ralph investigates the murder of a craps dealer. Mia Rizzo, a member of Savino's mob family back in Chicago is hired as the new count room manager. | ||||||
| 3 | "All That Glitters" | Greg Beeman | Seth Hoffman | October 9, 2012 (2012-10-09) | 11.78 | |
| Johnny Rizzo, Mia's hot-headed father, who has a gambling problem, causes trouble for Savino's business. An Olympic boxer is found dead in the street with his head bludgeoned. | ||||||
| 4 | "(Il)Legitimate" | Matt Earl Beesley | Ashley Gable | October 23, 2012 (2012-10-23) | 10.80 | |
| The Milwaukee Mob goes after Savino, when he sets his sights on a local casino. Ralph makes a surprising discovery during a murder investigation. | ||||||
| 5 | "Solid Citizens" | Roxann Dawson | Jim Adler | October 30, 2012 (2012-10-30) | 10.75 | |
| Savino appeals to his wife to move to Las Vegas. Ralph investigates the kidnapping of a casino board member's son. | ||||||
| 6 | "The Real Thing" | Alex Zakrzewski | Vanessa Reisen | November 13, 2012 (2012-11-13) | 10.41 | |
| Ralph and Savino work together to find out who has been making fake gambling chips that are being used at the Savoy. Savino endorses George Grady, a mayoral candidate running against Ted Bennett. | ||||||
| 7 | "Bad Seeds" | Jeff T. Thomas | Greg Walker & Nick Santora | November 20, 2012 (2012-11-20) | 10.20 | |
| After the Milwaukee mob Vegas guys are found dead on a farm weeks after their disappearance, the Milwaukee mob sends Mr. Jones back to rid Vegas of the Chicago mob, specifically Savino and his crew. Johnny and the Chicago mob Don travel back and forth to broker a deal with Milwaukee to prevent Savino's death and to prevent the Chicago mob's interest in Vegas from being wiped out completely. In the meantime, Vegas Mayoral election results are in. Ralph is officially elected the sheriff of Las Vegas by default. | ||||||
| 8 | "Exposure" | Duane Clark | Seth Hoffman & Steven Levenson | November 27, 2012 (2012-11-27) | 9.35 | |
| Ralph investigates the murder of an air force pilot, who may have been killed for knowing about the use radiation at his air force base. Johnny Rizzo hires Diane Desmond, the new singer for the Savoy, who was formerly Savino's mistress. | ||||||
| 9 | "Masquerade" | Paul McCrane | Jim Adler | December 11, 2012 (2012-12-11) | 10.33 | |
| A showgirl is killed after being raped, the case affects Katherine personally. Savino tries to please an oil business high roller, during his stay at the Savoy. | ||||||
| 10 | "Estinto" | Anthony Hemingway | Vanessa Reisen & Nick Santora | December 18, 2012 (2012-12-18) | 9.82 | |
| A construction worker working for Savino is found dead in a cement mixer. Dixon goes undercover at the Savoy to find who has been stealing merchandise from there. Ralph disagrees with Jack's relationship with Mia Rizzo. | ||||||
| 11 | "Paiutes" | Christine Moore | Steven Levenson & Greg Walker | January 8, 2013 (2013-01-08) | 10.92 | |
| Ralph is abducted and has flashbacks to a call from a sports book across town. A card cheat victimizes the casino. Savino has problems of his own when his bank loan mysteriously disappears. Laura and Katherine continue their secret meetings. | ||||||
| 12 | "From This Day Forward" | James Whitmore, Jr. | Story by: Seth Hoffman & Nick Santora Teleplay by: Seth Hoffman | January 15, 2013 (2013-01-15) | 11.27 | |
| An old flame of Ralph's shows up at the sheriff station looking for help and sparks fly. Dixon and Jack investigate a murder that is quickly tracked back to a divorce ranch outside of town. D.A. Reynolds tips off Savino about the case mounting against Rizzo which launches a rat hunt. | ||||||
| 13 | "Road Trip" | Frederick E. O. Toye | Nick Santora | January 29, 2013 (2013-01-29) | 11.23 | |
| Dixon investigates the attempted poisoning of a rising singer. Ralph and D.A. Reynolds scramble to relocate the escaped murderer Jones. Savino and his men become stranded in the desert after their car breaks down. Rizzo abducts Jack in an attempt to keep him away from Mia. | ||||||
| 14 | "The Third Man" | Matt Earl Beesley | Vanessa Reisen & Jim Adler | February 5, 2013 (2013-02-05) | 10.25 | |
| Jack must hide his involvement with Rizzo's death from Mia, as well as Sheriff Lamb and the DA. Dixon investigates a grand theft auto ring. Savino encounters an issue with his entertainment lineup. | ||||||
| 15 | "Two of a Kind" | Jerry Levine | Jessica Queller & Steven Levenson | February 19, 2013 (2013-02-19) | N/A | |
International broadcasts
| Country | Network(s) | Series premiere | Timeslot |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia |
Network Ten | October 14, 2012 | Sunday 9.30pm |
 Portugal |
TVSéries | October 10, 2012 | Wednesday 11pm |
 United Kingdom |
Sky Atlantic | February 14, 2013 | Thursday 11:00pm |
 Canada |
Global Television Network | September 25, 2012 | Tuesday 10:00pm ET/PT (may be simsubbed over CBS in some areas) |
 New Zealand |
Prime (New Zealand) | TBA | TBA |
 Philippines |
JACK City on BEAM Channel 31 | October 20, 2012 / November 15, 2012 | 9:00pm (special pilot screening) / Thursday 9:00 pm (regular) |
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