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The Best Episodes of Las Vegas

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 2 - What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas

    S1:E2

    Danny's friend Greg is found murdered in the desert, reporter is hot on the trail of a naughty senator, and King Arthur is riding through the casino.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  2. Las Vegas Season 2 Episode 12 - When You Got to Go, You Got to Go
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - When You Got to Go, You Got to Go

    S2:E12

    When Ed (James Caan) is kidnapped, Danny (Josh Duhamel) and Mike (James Lesure) begin a frantic search of the city to find him. The fact that Ed refuses to let them contact autorities or pay the kidnapper's ransom only makes their search more difficult. Sam (Vanessa Marcil) arranges a Vegas-style wedding for one of her clients, but it comes to a screeching halt when their lucky rings are lost. Elsewhere, Mary (Nikki Cox) and Delinda (Molly Sims) collaborate when the Montecito hosts a popular 80's rock band (Duran-Duran).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Las Vegas Season 2 Episode 18 - To Protect and Serve Manicotti
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - To Protect and Serve Manicotti

    S2:E18

    When a local restaurateur (and mother of a Montecito showgirl) is approached by petty mobsters, Ed enlists the support of a long-time friend "Frank the Repairman" (guest star Sylvester Stallone) to quash their extortion attempts. As the two navigate their way through the local mob's hierarchy, Ed discovers that he has a decades-old connection to the ringleader. Elsewhere, Danny and Mike feverishly work to reclaim $100,000 stolen from the casino by a cunning thief. Once the thief's identity is revealed, Danny concocts a clever scheme to make good on the money before Ed discovers the truth. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan (as himself ) visits the casino in search of a little R & R. Sam , Delinda and Nessa who are desperate to be contestants on Joe's show, compete with each other for his attention.

    Director:Paul Michael Glaser
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 19 - Three Weddings and a Funeral (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Three Weddings and a Funeral (2)

    S5:E19

    Mike's omission of his nuptials to his family prompts him to put together a wedding for his mother's sake, as well as his family, which sparks Danny to do something sudden. Sam's deceased ex-husband's brother shows up with surprising plans of his own.

    Director:Paul Lazarus
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 17 - Heroes
    8.5/10(229 votes)

    #5 - Heroes

    S4:E17

    Mike discovers that Sam has been kidnapped by one of her clients. Danny takes extreme measures to prevent one of his friends from being deployed to Iraq. Delinda discovers some important news for her and Danny; she's pregnant. And Mary decides to take action against her father.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  6. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 5 - Delinda's Box (1)
    8.4/10(192 votes)

    #6 - Delinda's Box (1)

    S4:E5

    Delinda's been kidnapped and there's only 12 hours to save her. Ed tries to get his hands on $50 million in ransom money from the Montecito. Sam is dealing with a couple of guys who just won 2 Million Dollars each. And if that's not enough there's a flu epidemic hitting the hotel.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 6 - Delinda's Box (2)
    8.3/10(191 votes)

    #7 - Delinda's Box (2)

    S4:E6

    Ed and Danny are still after Delinda's kidnappers. Mike and Sam are dealing with a Buddist Monk who seems to be winning too much. Mary is trying to help out wherever there is not enough personnel due to the flu epidemic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 8 - White Christmas
    8.2/10(205 votes)

    #8 - White Christmas

    S4:E8

    It's Christmas and everybody in the Montecito is forced to take part in Ed's secret Santa gift exchange. At the same time Danny's car, his most valuable possession, is stolen on Christmas Eve. Delinda is planning her first Christmas with Danny. And Sam gets an autographed photo of Elvis during one of his first concerts as a surprise for one of her favorite "whales."

    Director:Gary Scott Thompson
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  9. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 1 - Father of the Bride Redux
    8.0/10(202 votes)

    #9 - Father of the Bride Redux

    S4:E1

    Delinda must face her fiancé Derek and tell him about her feelings for Danny. Everyone is shocked by Ed's attack. When a whale refuses to leave a Villa in one of the Montecito's Hawaiian resorts Sam has to head out there to take care of it.

    Director:Gary Scott Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 16 - Junk in the Trunk
    7.8/10(179 votes)

    #10 - Junk in the Trunk

    S4:E16

    Ed starts to consider retiring and buying the Montecito. Sam inherits a fortune and has to pay several million dollars as taxes. Danny and Delinda's condo is robbed after Danny rejects to help a gang. Mike finds a childhood friend.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 7 - Meatball Montecito
    7.7/10(180 votes)

    #11 - Meatball Montecito

    S4:E7

    A mobster purchases a Montecito million dollar wedding package (which includes a fully catered wedding, a Harry Winston engagement ring, luxury treatment, and Wayne Newton) but difficulties arise because there are problems between Ed and Wayne Newton. Meanwhile somebody has stolen diamonds and it's difficult finding the thief because so many mafia members are attending the wedding. And Danny and Delinda find out that living together is tougher than they thought.

    Director:LeVar Burton
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 11 - Wagers of Sin
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #12 - Wagers of Sin

    S4:E11

    Ed, Mike, and Danny make a bet on who's the best security operative among them and who can find the Montecito's biggest source of loss. Sam helps Polly (the manicurist) get her boyfriend back. Mary manages to sell the last residential suite, and she hopes that a special performance by John Legend will be a success for the Montecito.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 13 - Pharaoh 'Nuff
    7.7/10(156 votes)

    #13 - Pharaoh 'Nuff

    S4:E13

    A famous Egyptian mummy is being scheduled for display in an exhibit at the Montecito but it gets stolen before it arrives at the hotel. Due to special circumstances the authorities cannot interfer with the problem so ED, Mike, Danny and Delinda are forced to retrieve the mummy on their own. These events force Mary to deal with a guest who keeps stealing Montecito properties. Sam receives an indecent proposal from Harris Lipskey.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 12 - The Chicken is Making My Back Hurt
    7.6/10(158 votes)

    #14 - The Chicken is Making My Back Hurt

    S4:E12

    After certain events Ed is forced to take anger management classes which obligates him to reach inner peace. If he looses control one more time the Montecito might loose its gaming liscence. Sam gets disturbed when her host, a famous basketball player, gets interested in Mary. Mike wants to buy a condo but can't secure the deal . Delinda gets in trouble while cooking a dinner for the homeless when she wants to show what a good person she is.

    Director:Steven DePaul
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 15 - Bare Chested in the Park
    7.6/10(162 votes)

    #15 - Bare Chested in the Park

    S4:E15

    The Montecito suffers the loss of one of its employees, but in spite of that Ed allows the Montecito company picnic to continue. Mike becomes the captain of the "front of the house," a team participating in the picnic games and starts to train for the big day. Mary goes to testify against her father in court so Danny tries to support her emotionally knowing how much it's affecting her.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 2 - Died in Plain Sight
    7.5/10(183 votes)

    #16 - Died in Plain Sight

    S4:E2

    Ed reveals surprising news from the past when he gets back from Morocco. Mike goes to Hawaii to help Sam with her problem.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 9 - Wines and Misdemeanors
    7.4/10(163 votes)

    #17 - Wines and Misdemeanors

    S4:E9

    A rare bottle of wine is found in the wine cellar of the Montecito, so Ed decides to sell it in an auction to improve the Montecito image. However, Mike discovers that the wine isn't original just after it is sold for one million dollars. Also, a group of retirees goes to the Montecito for a sudoku tournament and starts giving Sam a hard time when they have a different idea of fun. Danny gets jealous when Delinda starts spending a lot of time with a new toy.

    Director:Paul Michael Glaser
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 14 - The Burning Bedouin
    7.4/10(175 votes)

    #18 - The Burning Bedouin

    S4:E14

    Sam's old love awakes from a 20-year coma. This makes Delinda the casino host for a whale visiting town whith his three wives. Things complicate when Mike falls in love with one of the wives and Danny gets jealous about the intentions of the whale toward Delinda. Ed tries to replace his housekeeper when Jillian is out of town.

    Director:Jefery Levy
    Writer:Kim Newton

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  19. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 3 - The Story of Owe
    7.3/10(177 votes)

    #19 - The Story of Owe

    S4:E3

    Sam is trying to track down some of her recent clients who stiffed the Montecito. An old associate of Ed's helps her. Mary tries to conquer one of her biggest fears. Danny and Delinda talk about moving in together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 4 - History of Violins
    7.2/10(159 votes)

    #20 - History of Violins

    S4:E4

    This is another cross-over episode with Crossing Jordan. Woody and Jordan are in Las Vegas to investigate the murder of a violinist and the disappearance of his Stradivarius. The Montecito's safe-deposit vault is being robbed.

    Director:Jefery Levy
    Writer:Kim Newton

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  21. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 10 - Fleeting Cheating Meeting
    7.2/10(172 votes)

    #21 - Fleeting Cheating Meeting

    S4:E10

    Nicole one of Ed's former employees comes to the Montecito for her first wedding anniversary with her husband Ollie. Ed becomes suspicious of him and makes Mike and Danny watch him. Also Mary and Sam start fighting as they can't decide which guests are more important to get "OK GO'S" tickets.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Las Vegas Season 3 Episode 1 - Viva Las Vegas
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Viva Las Vegas

    S3:E1

    In the third season premiere, Ed's got major problems as the revamped Montecito struggles to finish work in time to re-open on new boss' Monica Mancuso's (Lara Flynn Boyle) schedule as he also tries to lure back Danny and his former staff to prevent a suspected "smash-and-grab" heist that has hit other casinos. But convincing Danny and the gang proves to be difficult since each has his or her reasons for leaving, and what's more, Ed suspects two construction hard-hats are planning an inside robbery once the Montecito's doors swing open again amid much fanfare.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  23. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Danny has a busy day coddling an oddball winner, trying to locate a missing high roller, and figuring out a cheater's MO. Big Ed finds his daughter sleeping with Danny.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  24. Las Vegas Season 2 Episode 23 - Magic Carpet Fred
    2.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Magic Carpet Fred

    S2:E23

    When the colorful billionaire Fred Puterbaugh (guest star Jon Lovitz) returns to the Montecito, with new girlfriend singing star Ashanti (as herself), there is bound to be some great entertainment. But once Ed and Danny discover exactly what brought the incorrigible billionaire back to Vegas, an audacious performance is the least of their worries. Meanwhile, a beguilling magician uses his skills to help Ed catch a slippery thief. Elsewhere, Sam finds new meaning in the words 'feminine wiles' when a highroller's wife makes a visit to the casino spa.

    Director:Robert Duncan McNeill
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 20 - The Strange Life of Bob
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Strange Life of Bob

    S1:E20

    Falling in love with a new temporary Montecito employee known only as "Bob the floater" (guest star Christian Kane), Nessa begins pressing her new mystery man for more personal details. However, when she discovers that her new beau is actually suffering from amnesia and walked into the hotel several days again hoping to jar his memory, Nessa turns to Ed in the hopes of uncovering the truth about Bob. Meanwhile, a guest's discovery of a revealing picture of her undressing in a hotel cabana on the internet, sends Danny on the hunt for a peeping camera man whose lens has also captured a revealing side of Delinda. Sam's war of words with a world-champion eater prompts her to enter an eating contest, enlisting Mike as her trainer.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writer:Rebecca Rand Kirshner

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Best Episodes Summary

"What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" is the best rated episode of "Las Vegas". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Michael W. Watkins and written by Gary Scott Thompson, it aired on 9/29/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "When You Got to Go, You Got to Go".