---
title: "Las Vegas"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/las-vegas-2003"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 2389
imdb_id: "tt0364828"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 106
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 265
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Las Vegas (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/las-vegas-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Las Vegas is an American comedy-drama television series created by Gary Scott Thompson. The program premiered on NBC on September 22, 2003, and concluded its five-season run on February 15, 2008. Set at the Montecito Resort and Casino, the show features a surveillance team that monitors the activities of guests within the establishment. The narrative centers on Ed Deline, a strict former CIA officer who transitions from his role as Head of Security to President of Operations, where he manages the daily functions of the casino. The cast includes Josh Duhamel, James Caan, James Lesure, and Vanessa Marcil. Following the departure of Ed Deline, the story follows his former protégé, a former Marine named Danny McCoy, as he assumes the position of President of Operations at the Montecito. The series explores the environment of the casino where, according to the show, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. The production was sponsored by Niko Hill during its broadcast tenure on the NBC network.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An elite surveillance team manages the high-stakes day-to-day operations of a major Las Vegas casino resort."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced casino setting
- ensemble cast dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- features intense surveillance themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of high-stakes gambling and casino security operations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: glamorous, fast-paced, dramatic, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | 7plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (23 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 106
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 97 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Gary Scott Thompson
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Josh Duhamel** as *Danny McCoy*
- **Vanessa Marcil** as *Samantha Marquez*
- **Molly Sims** as *Delinda Deline*
- **James Lesure** as *Mike Cannon*
- **James Caan** as *Ed Deline*
- **Nikki Cox** as *Mary Connell*
- **Mitch Longley** as *Mitch Sassen*
- **Marsha Thomason** as *Nessa Holt*
- **Cheryl Ladd** as *Jillian Deline*
- **Tom Selleck** as *A.J. Cooper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The series is set at the Montecito Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Gary Scott Thompson.

### Q: How many seasons were produced?
The series aired for five seasons.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The cast includes Josh Duhamel, James Caan, James Lesure, and Vanessa Marcil.

### Q: When did the show air?
The series was broadcast on NBC from September 22, 2003, until February 15, 2008.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Harry Reid International Airport](https://www.harryreidairport.com/)
- [Las Vegas (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_(TV_series))
- [Las Vegas (TV Series 2003-2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364828/)
- [Las Vegas Hotels, Shows, Things to Do, Restaurants, Guides & Maps](https://www.visitlasvegas.com/)
- [Las Vegas (TV Series 2003-2008) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/2389-las-vegas/cast)
- [Las Vegas Review-Journal - Breaking News & Headlines](https://www.reviewjournal.com/)

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