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10 Best Episodes of Las Vegas - Season 1

Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run the day-to-day operations of the casino. Following his departure, former Marine Danny McCoy, Ed's former protégé, becomes the Montecito's new President of Operations.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Las Vegas - S1E4

#15 - Jokers and Fools (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Nessa secretly meets with a cheater busted by Ed and Danny. A psychic gives Mary a dire prediction about his next show. Delinda starts work in the kitchen, but isn't there long.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 141 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E5

#14 - Groundhog Summer (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Danny and Ed hunt for a sexual predator targeting hotel guests.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 141 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E8

#13 - Luck Be a Lady (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Ed's ex-CIA partner heads security for a diva. A full-comp VIP gives no gaming action. Penn & Teller have a cameo.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 124 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E11

#12 - Blood and Sand (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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The casino hosts a boxing match. Delinda, Nessa and Mike find a bag of cash. Blue Man Group has a cameo.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 119 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E15

#11 - Die Fast, Die Furious (Season 1 - Episode 15)

With the Montecito playing host to the production crew for the feature film "Die Fast, Die Furious" staring Hollywood action star Jean-Claude Van Damme (as himself), Ed maintains a watchful eye on the film's intense stunts. But when Van Damme soars to his death while attempting to perform the movie's key stunt - a dangerous motorcicle jump - Ed and Danny search for an explanation for the accident. Meanwhile, a new rival casino host (guest star Ian Antony Dale) attempts to square off with Sam in a battle for the biggest whale and a mournful Delinda remembers her fallen, but not forgotten, 24-hour boyfriend.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 112 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E19

#10 - Sons and Lovers (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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When one of the Montecito's guests wins big, his wallet is snatched before he can indulge in his winnings, forcing Danny , Sam and Ed to search the premises for the thieves. When the wallet is graciously returned, Danny and Sam give the Good Samaritan a priceless reward. Elsewhere, there is a suspicious machine on the floor with an unusually high payout pattern, and it's up to the Montecito's security team to figure out if it's a defective machine or a strategically deceiving guest. Meanwhile, Ed's thoughts are preoccupied with jealousy and suspicion when he finds out that Jillian (Cheryl Ladd) has been hanging out with the artist playing at the Montecito, Marc McGrath (as himself) and an overzealous agent pesters Mary trying to get her talent-less client a gig at the Montecito.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 97 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E18

#9 - Nevada State (Season 1 - Episode 18)

An escaped murderer seeks revenge against Sam for testifying against him; the hotel hosts a statewide cheerleading competition; Nessa discusses the merits of Manchester United with a trio of rowdy British soccer fans.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 97 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E10

#8 - Decks and Violence (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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A magician's wife disappears as scheduled, but fails to return. Mike's college buddy is in town. A convention of swizzle-stick collectors requires extra security.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 123 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E12

#7 - Hellraisers and Heartbreakers (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Big Ed's former CIA protégé Jack Keller (Alec Baldwin), is now a security consultant supervising the Montecito's switch from analog to digital surveillance. Brooks and Dunn get on a lengthy roll at the crap table. Ed sees red when a comic turns blue.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 115 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E17

#6 - You Can't Take It with You (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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When a less then brilliant townie (guest star Sean Astin) hits a big cash jackpot at the Montecito, Danny draws the challenging task of securing the winner and his bag full of cash only to watch Vegas' newest millionaire die for an alleged heart attack. However, when the man's greedy wife turns up to claim his winnings and discovers both the body and the cash are MIA, Danny smells a scam and scours the city for the missing money. Elsewhere, Ed welcomes a special guest - his mother Bette (guest star June Lockhart) - who regales the staff with tails of the fierce president of operations childhood, while Sam attempts to control the king and queen of coupons who are determined to leave Vegas without spending a dime.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 104 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E21

#5 - Family Jewels (Season 1 - Episode 21)

When five million dollars of diamonds is stolen from a Montecito guest, Danny enlists Mike's technical expertise to determine the techniques used by the mysterious thief. However, Mike's involvement sends him off on a detective tangent as he is determined to solve the great jewel caper. Meanwhile, the arrival of one of the hotel's most loyal high rollers and his announcement of his pending marriage shocks Sam, especially since his fiancé utters the tragic phrase that he "will never gamble again". Determined, she works with Delinda and Mary to make this gambler realize that the true love he seeks actually exists with his longtime assistant. Elsewhere, a corporate psychologist visits the staff to get a read on the mental health of Ed's team.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 96 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E6

#4 - Semper Spy (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Ed takes a Hawaii vacation leaving Danny in charge. Mike becomes the good luck charm for a gambler on a hot streak.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 129 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E14

#3 - Things That Go Jump in the Night (Season 1 - Episode 14)

When a suicidal hotel guest (guest star Jon Lovitz) declares his life-ending intentions, Danny and Ed race to stop him from taking a flying leap off of the Montecito. Pleading to save the guest's life with the help of a little Vegas magic, Danny and Ed introduce him to the joys of gambling, but their plans backfire when he hits a major winning streak. Meanwhile, Sam lets herself get a little too close to a client only to have her romantic dreams ruined when his fiancée (guest star Paris Hilton) comes to town and Ed struggles with an over-eager security guard.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 116 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E23

#2 - Always Faithful (Season 1 - Episode 23)

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Danny is recalled to the marines, effective in 24 hours. While he is getting his affairs in order, Mary has a visit from her father. Danny and Mary confront him together, and when he tells her that he has two little girls, she decides to tell his wife what he did to his first little girl. The casino is also dealing with counterfeit money, and Mike is at the forefront of solving the crime. There is a going away party for Danny, he asks Ed to be the executor of his will, gives his car keys to Mike and says goodbye to everybody. Finally he leaves and goes to see Mary, they make love and she tells him that she loves him. He then meets Mike and is driven through Las Vegas one last time as he leaves.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 99 votes.

Las Vegas - S1E22

#1 - The Big Bang (Season 1 - Episode 22)

While attempting to comfort a concerned gambler who is demanding his favorite dealer, Nessa discovers the diehard blackjack player has a bomb strapped to his chest. As she causally alerts Ed - who joins the nervous bomber at the table - Nessa attempts to talk him down while Danny discovers the horrifying truth that second bombs has been planted inside the hotel by an accomplice. Elsewhere, Mary and Sam prep the pool for a private concert by rock star Everlast (as himself) for a group of privileged teenagers while Delinda attempts to make her kitchen demonstration a success.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 88 votes.

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