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The Best Episodes of Las Vegas Season 1

Every episode of Las Vegas Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Las Vegas Season 1!

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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
    Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 23 - Always Faithful
    8.4/10(250 votes)

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  2. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(411 votes)

    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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  3. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 12 - Hellraisers and Heartbreakers
    8.0/10(259 votes)

    S1:E12

    Big Ed's former CIA protégé Jack Keller, 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.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writers:Michael Berns, Matt Pyken

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  4. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 22 - The Big Bang
    8.0/10(206 votes)

    S1:E22

    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 for a group of privileged teenagers while Delinda attempts to make her kitchen demonstration a success.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writers:Michael Berns, Matt Pyken

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  5. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 20 - The Strange Life of Bob
    7.9/10(329 votes)

    S1:E20

    Falling in love with a new temporary Montecito employee known only as "Bob the floater", 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
    Writers:Rebecca Rand Kirshner, David Graziano

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  6. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 6 - Semper Spy
    7.8/10(254 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Guy Norman Bee
    Writers:Michael Berns, Matt Pyken

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  7. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 7 - Pros and Cons
    7.8/10(273 votes)

    S1:E7

    Mary gets Wayne Newton to help an unlucky couple. A grifter passes counterfeit chips to Delinda. Sam is kept busy by two regulars who bet on anything.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Daniel Arkin

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  8. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 2 - What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas
    7.7/10(304 votes)

    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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  9. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 5 - Groundhog Summer
    7.7/10(268 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writers:Gary Scott Thompson, Michael Berns, Matt Pyken

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  10. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 19 - Sons and Lovers
    7.7/10(214 votes)

    S1:E19

    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 has been hanging out with the artist playing at the Montecito, Marc McGrath and an overzealous agent pesters Mary trying to get her talent-less client a gig at the Montecito.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  11. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 3 - Donny, We Hardly Knew Ye
    7.6/10(270 votes)

    S1:E3

    Danny and Ed uncover a car thief, and Ed's cousin, Donny, meets the woman of his dreams at the roulette wheel and decides to get married immediately. Delinda ends things with Danny and decides to get a job.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Gardner Stern

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  12. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 4 - Jokers and Fools
    7.6/10(259 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Rebecca Rand Kirshner

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  13. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 15 - Die Fast, Die Furious
    7.6/10(286 votes)

    S1:E15

    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, 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 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.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writers:Adele Lim, Kyle Harimoto

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  14. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 21 - Family Jewels
    7.5/10(206 votes)

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Eva Nagorski

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  15. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 13 - The Night the Lights Went Out in Vegas
    7.4/10(261 votes)

    S1:E13

    Sin City screeches to a halt as a massive power outage brings down the light of the strip, locking down the Montecito, while a mysterious hotel guest is shot on the casino floor. In the midst of the blackout, super sleuths Nessa and Delinda attempt to find the casino killer, while a semi-delirious Sam flirts with paranoia as she suspects the murder to be part of an elaborate cover-up. Elsewhere, a trapped Danny and Mary spend the blackout rehashing some old feelings, while a claustrophobic Mike works tirelessly to free Ed and himself from the lockdown surveillance room.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  16. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 18 - Nevada State
    7.4/10(225 votes)

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writers:Daniel Arkin, Vanessa Reisen

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  17. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 8 - Luck Be a Lady
    7.3/10(239 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Kyle Harimoto

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  18. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 9 - Year of the Tiger
    7.3/10(243 votes)

    S1:E9

    A high roller's rowdy daughters become Danny's responsibility. A small-town fiancé is seduced by the tables as Mary organizes a group wedding. Mike is sued by a drunk woman he rescues.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writer:Adele Lim

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  19. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 10 - Decks and Violence
    7.3/10(229 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Guy Norman Bee
    Writer:Vanessa Reisen

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  20. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 17 - You Can't Take It with You
    7.3/10(233 votes)

    S1:E17

    When a less then brilliant townie 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 - 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.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Keith Kaczorek

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  21. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 11 - Blood and Sand
    7.2/10(227 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Frederick King Keller
    Writer:David Graziano

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  22. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 16 - New Orleans
    7.1/10(256 votes)

    S1:E16

    When a "whale" blows town while owing the Montecito almost $5 million, Ed has 36 hours to find the missing trust-fund baby and force him to make good on the debt. However, when the AWOL gambler turns up at the Montecito's sister resort in New Orleans, Danny, Sam and Ed hop a plane to "The Big Easy" to track their fugitive player. Elsewhere, Mary attempts to control an unruly clan of farmers in town to celebrate their family reunion and recent Powerball jackpot, while Mike takes on the daunting task of coordinating the "World's Largest Wet T-shirt Contest."

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  23. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 14 - Things That Go Jump in the Night
    6.8/10(295 votes)

    S1:E14

    When a suicidal hotel guest 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 comes to town and Ed struggles with an over-eager security guard.

    Director:Paul Shapiro
    Writer:Gardner Stern

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Always Faithful" is the best rated episode of "Las Vegas" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 250 votes. Directed by Timothy Busfield and written by Gary Scott Thompson, it aired on 5/17/2004. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Pilot".