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The Best Episodes of Las Vegas Season 5

Every episode of Las Vegas Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Las Vegas Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - A Hero Ain't Nothing But a Sandwich
    7.9/10(230 votes)

    #1 - A Hero Ain't Nothing But a Sandwich

    S5:E1

    The Montecito staff members along with the Las Vegas police have their hands full as they try to discover who killed Mary's father while investigating the recent hotel robbery. A mysterious cowboy pays the tax debts of the Montecito and becomes the new owner.

    Directors:Timothy Busfield, Robert Duncan McNeill
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  2. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 2 - Shrink Rap
    7.4/10(154 votes)

    #2 - Shrink Rap

    S5:E2

    The new owner of the Montecito, A.J. Cooper, introduces himself to the staff an brings a new campaign with him: "Anything Can Happen." The staff get worried that people might get fired. Sam is seeing a psychiatrist because of her recent abduction, but she won't open up to him. Instead, she tells him everything about her colleagues.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 3 - The Glass Is Always Cleaner
    7.3/10(155 votes)

    #3 - The Glass Is Always Cleaner

    S5:E3

    Sam continues therapy with her psychiatrist, which includes working on her social skills. Cooper wants to fill the vacant position of President of Operations, so Mike and Danny both apply for it.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Kim Newton

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  4. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 4 - Head Games
    6.9/10(159 votes)

    #4 - Head Games

    S5:E4

    The Pacific Tropic Spokesmodel contest at the Montecito is sabotaged and Mike leads the investigation.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 5 - Run, Cooper, Run
    7.5/10(162 votes)

    #5 - Run, Cooper, Run

    S5:E5

    Danny and Mike are called to the rescue to solve a murder that occurred in Cooper's suite, while Cooper claims that he can't remember what happened.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Rob Wright

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  6. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 6 - When Life Gives You Lemon Bars
    7.4/10(184 votes)

    #6 - When Life Gives You Lemon Bars

    S5:E6

    Two of Cooper's billionaire friends come to the Montecito for a visit and a poker game. Cooper decides to shadow Sam to better understand her work only to scare off one of her clients. Piper tries to scare everyone with her variety of Halloween costumes.

    Director:John Badham
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 7 - Adventures in the Skin Trade
    7.3/10(166 votes)

    #7 - Adventures in the Skin Trade

    S5:E7

    Danny and Mike see a strip-club owner get physical with a stripper; Delinda advocates for better rights for exotic dancers in the city; Piper enlists Sam's help to find a racy video that she does not want people to see.

    Director:Paul Michael Glaser
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 8 - It's Not Easy Being Green
    7.2/10(159 votes)

    #8 - It's Not Easy Being Green

    S5:E8

    Delinda wants Danny and the casino staff to be more environmentally friendly.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 9 - My Uncle's a Gas
    7.5/10(152 votes)

    #9 - My Uncle's a Gas

    S5:E9

    Danny's position in the casino becomes more and more challenging for him, when a fire inspector and Danny's uncle show up unannounced.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Steve Blackman

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  10. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 10 - The High Price of Gas
    7.6/10(151 votes)

    #10 - The High Price of Gas

    S5:E10

    Las Vegas has to struggle with the effects of the Montecito attack, while the main suspect seems to be Danny's uncle.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 11 - A Cannon Carol
    7.0/10(159 votes)

    #11 - A Cannon Carol

    S5:E11

    The holidays are getting closer at the Montecito and everyone is working on their holiday plans except for Mike, who seems to have doubts about his place in Las Vegas.

    Director:Peter Weller
    Writer:Rob Wright

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  12. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 12 - I Could Eat a Horse
    7.1/10(167 votes)

    #12 - I Could Eat a Horse

    S5:E12

    Cooper sends Mike and Danny to Wyoming to buy a horse for his ranch.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Kim Newton

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  13. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 13 - 3 Babes, 100 Guns & a Fat Chick
    7.7/10(185 votes)

    #13 - 3 Babes, 100 Guns & a Fat Chick

    S5:E13

    A fugitive is tracked to the Montecito and every bounty hunter and FBI agent in the vicinity wants to make the capture. Danny, Mike, and Cooper get involved but somehow find themselves fighting for their own lives. A favorite "whale" of Sam is in town, but she discovers that his perfect life is in pieces so she offers to lend a hand. With assistance from three hot women, Piper hosts a post-New Year;s pool party that brings cash into the casino. Meanwhile, Delinda feels insecure about her pregnancy weight, but realizes she's not the only one that has packed on the pounds.

    Director:Gary Scott Thompson
    Writer:Gary Scott Thompson

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  14. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 14 - Secrets, Lies and Lamaze
    7.3/10(153 votes)

    #14 - Secrets, Lies and Lamaze

    S5:E14

    Piper runs into trouble with the gaming commission, but Cooper bails her out, raising suspicions of the staff.

    Director:John Badham
    Writer:Steve Blackman

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  15. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 15 - Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast
    7.5/10(169 votes)

    #15 - Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast

    S5:E15

    After Sam's "whales" check out a strip club she calls in "The Cleaner" to help keep it secret from their wives. Meanwhile, Mike and Piper try to hire a sexy new bartender for the Montecito but instead find themselves sampling the cocktails and engaging in one of Vegas' oldest cliches. Cooper challenges Danny to bring more people to the Montecito while Delinda throws an unusual party.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Kevin Garnett

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  16. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 16 - 2 on 2
    7.5/10(158 votes)

    #16 - 2 on 2

    S5:E16

    Danny and Mike decide to play in a 2-on-2 basketball tournament where the stakes become more than they anticipated. Piper is evaluated for the "Concierge of The Year" award, so she asks her friends for help.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 17 - Win, Place, Bingo
    7.5/10(157 votes)

    #17 - Win, Place, Bingo

    S5:E17

    Pete Skinner seems to have a perfect winning streak while betting on horses, which makes Danny and Mike suspicious.

    Director:Steven Robman
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 18 - Three Weddings and a Funeral (1)
    7.3/10(182 votes)

    #18 - Three Weddings and a Funeral (1)

    S5:E18

    When thieves want to steal a rare stamp from a Montecito auction, they take the whole surveillance team hostage.

    Director:Bill L. Norton
    Writer:Rob Wright

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  19. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 19 - Three Weddings and a Funeral (2)
    7.5/10(287 votes)

    #19 - 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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A Hero Ain't Nothing But a Sandwich" is the best rated episode of "Las Vegas" season 5. It scored 7.9/10 based on 230 votes. Directed by Timothy Busfield, Robert Duncan McNeill and written by Gary Scott Thompson, it aired on 9/28/2007. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Shrink Rap".