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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 14 - Things That Go Jump in the Night
    6.7/10(289 votes)

    #1 - Things That Go Jump in the Night

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Paul Shapiro
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 4 - Head Games
    7.0/10(155 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 11 - A Cannon Carol
    7.0/10(156 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 16 - New Orleans
    7.1/10(249 votes)

    #4 - New Orleans

    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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  5. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 12 - I Could Eat a Horse
    7.1/10(164 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 4 - History of Violins
    7.2/10(158 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 10 - Fleeting Cheating Meeting
    7.2/10(171 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 8 - It's Not Easy Being Green
    7.2/10(156 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 1 Episode 8 - Luck Be a Lady
    7.3/10(230 votes)

    #9 - Luck Be a Lady

    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:Unknown

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  10. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 9 - Year of the Tiger
    7.3/10(235 votes)

    #10 - Year of the Tiger

    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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  11. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 10 - Decks and Violence
    7.3/10(220 votes)

    #11 - Decks and Violence

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 11 - Blood and Sand
    7.3/10(219 votes)

    #12 - Blood and Sand

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 17 - You Can't Take It with You
    7.3/10(226 votes)

    #13 - You Can't Take It with You

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 3 - The Story of Owe
    7.3/10(176 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 3 - The Glass Is Always Cleaner
    7.3/10(151 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 7 - Adventures In The Skin Trade
    7.3/10(163 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 14 - Secrets, Lies and Lamaze
    7.3/10(150 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 18 - Three Weddings and a Funeral (1)
    7.3/10(179 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 1 Episode 13 - The Night the Lights Went Out in Vegas
    7.4/10(252 votes)

    #19 - The Night the Lights Went Out in Vegas

    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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  20. Las Vegas Season 1 Episode 18 - Nevada State
    7.4/10(219 votes)

    #20 - Nevada State

    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
    Writer:Daniel Arkin

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  21. Las Vegas Season 2 Episode 23 - Magic Carpet Fred
    7.4/10(182 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Las Vegas Season 3 Episode 12 - Bait and Switch
    7.4/10(172 votes)

    #22 - Bait and Switch

    S3:E12

    Real diamonds get stolen from the pool at Montecito when Lil' Flip is shooting a music video. Metro cannot be called in due to the jeweller's special request, and investigating gets harder. A guy plays suspiciously good at the craps table, claiming to have a gift to be able to win when he wants. Ed and Mike wants to go to the bottom of his true gift. Mike appears to be a stripper with quite a package, if one are to believe the flyers that are floating around at the casino.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 9 - Wines and Misdemeanors
    7.4/10(162 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Las Vegas Season 4 Episode 14 - The Burning Bedouin
    7.4/10(174 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Las Vegas Season 5 Episode 2 - Shrink Rap
    7.4/10(150 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Things That Go Jump in the Night" is the worst rated episode of "Las Vegas". It scored 6.7/10 based on 289 votes. Directed by Paul Shapiro and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/2004. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Head Games".