Vega$ 1978
What is Vega$?
Vega$ is an American crime drama television series that aired on ABC from September 20, 1978, to June 3, 1981. The program was created by Michael Mann and produced by Aaron Spelling.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 68
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1978
- Last aired
- Jun 10, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Vega$ is an American crime drama television series that aired on ABC from September 20, 1978, to June 3, 1981. The program was created by Michael Mann and produced by Aaron Spelling. The series stars Robert Urich as Dan Tanna, a private investigator working in the gambling town of Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional cast members include Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis, and Greg Morris. The plot follows Tanna as he drives through the streets of Las Vegas in a red 1957 Ford Thunderbird. In his role as a private detective, Tanna works to solve various crimes, aiming to make the city a better place for both its residents and the tourists who visit. The series, which is also categorized as suspense, ran for three seasons. A pilot episode for the show aired on April 25, 1978. The setting of the series highlights the dual nature of Las Vegas, which can be viewed as either seedy or glamorous depending on the perspective of the observer.
Should you watch it?
“A private detective cruises Las Vegas in a classic red Ford solving crimes.”
- Enjoyable 1970s Las Vegas setting
- Straightforward crime stories with clear resolutions
- Relaxing episodic format
- Formulaic episode structure
- Limited character development
You enjoy retro crime dramas with a laid-back vibe.
Suitable for general audiences seeking light crime entertainment.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Centerfold Sep 20, 1978
- E2 The Games Girls Play Sep 27, 1978
- E3 Mother Mishkin Oct 11, 1978
- E4 Love, Laugh and Die Oct 18, 1978
- E5 Yes, My Darling Daughter Oct 25, 1978
- E6 Lady Ice Nov 1, 1978
- E7 Milliken's Stash Nov 8, 1978
- E8 The Pageant Nov 15, 1978
- E9 Lost Women Nov 22, 1978
- E10 Second Stanza Dec 6, 1978
- E11 Serve, Volley and Kill Dec 20, 1978
- E12 Ghost of the Ripper Jan 10, 1979
- E13 The Eleventh Event Jan 17, 1979
- E14 Kill Dan Tanna Jan 24, 1979
- E15 Death Mountain Jan 31, 1979
- E16 Best Friends Feb 7, 1979
- E17 Demand and Supply Feb 14, 1979
- E18 Everything I Touch Feb 28, 1979
- E19 Doubtful Target Mar 7, 1979
- E20 Touch of Death Mar 14, 1979
- E21 The Way to Live May 2, 1979
- E22 The Visitor May 9, 1979
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Redhanded Sep 19, 1979
- E2 The Usurper Sep 26, 1979
- E3 Mixed Blessing Oct 3, 1979
- E4 Runaway Oct 24, 1979
- E5 Design for Death Oct 31, 1979
- E6 Shadow on a Star Nov 14, 1979
- E7 Dan Tanna Is Dead Nov 21, 1979
- E8 The Macho Murders Nov 28, 1979
- E9 The Day the Gambling Stopped Dec 12, 1979
- E10 Classic Connection Dec 19, 1979
- E11 Night of a Thousand Eyes Jan 2, 1980
- E12 Lost Monday Jan 9, 1980
- E13 Comeback Jan 16, 1980
- E14 All Kinds of Love Jan 23, 1980
- E15 The Magic Sister Slayings Jan 30, 1980
- E16 The Lido Girls Feb 6, 1980
- E17 Consortium Feb 27, 1980
- E18 The Hunter Hunted Mar 5, 1980
- E19 The Man Who Was Twice May 12, 1980
- E20 The Golden Gate Cop Killer: Part 1 Mar 19, 1980
- E21 The Golden Gate Cop Killer: Part 2 Mar 19, 1980
- E22 Siege of the Desert Inn Apr 30, 1980
- E23 Vendetta May 7, 1980
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 Aloha, You're Dead: Part 1 Nov 5, 1980
- E2 Aloha, You're Dead: Part 2 Nov 5, 1980
- E3 The Black Cat Killer Nov 12, 1980
- E4 Sudden Death Nov 19, 1980
- E5 Love Affair Nov 26, 1980
- E6 A Deadly Victim Dec 3, 1980
- E7 Deadly Blessing Dec 10, 1980
- E8 Christmas Story Dec 17, 1980
- E9 The Andreas Addiction Jan 7, 1981
- E10 Sourdough Suite Jan 14, 1981
- E11 Murder by Mirrors Jan 21, 1981
- E12 Backlash Feb 18, 1981
- E13 Heist Feb 25, 1981
- E14 No Way to Treat a Victim Mar 4, 1981
- E15 Time Bomb Mar 11, 1981
- E16 Out of Sight Mar 18, 1981
- E17 Set Up Mar 25, 1981
- E18 The Killing Apr 15, 1981
- E19 Seek and Destroy Apr 22, 1981
- E20 Dead Ringer Apr 29, 1981
- E21 French Twist May 6, 1981
- E22 Judgement Pronounced Jun 10, 1981
- E23 Nightmare Come True Jun 3, 1981
Frequently asked questions
Is this show set in Las Vegas?
Yes, the series is set in Las Vegas where the main character works as a private detective.
What kind of car does the main character drive?
The main character drives a red 1957 Ford Thunderbird around Las Vegas.
Is it a procedural crime show?
Yes, it follows a procedural format with self-contained crime cases in each episode.
Does it have ongoing storylines?
The show primarily features standalone episodes with minimal ongoing storylines.
What time period is it from?
It was produced in the late 1970s and has a distinctly retro feel.