Vegas 2012
What is Vegas?
Vegas is a television series that follows Ralph Lamb, a former military police officer who prefers a quiet life running his ranch. When corruption and outsiders begin disrupting his peaceful existence in Las Vegas, the Mayor convinces him to investigate crimes by appealing to his sense of duty.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 21
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 25, 2012
- Last aired
- May 10, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Western, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 60 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 21 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~44 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- CBS
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 21 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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Overview
Vegas is a television series that follows Ralph Lamb, a former military police officer who prefers a quiet life running his ranch. When corruption and outsiders begin disrupting his peaceful existence in Las Vegas, the Mayor convinces him to investigate crimes by appealing to his sense of duty. Lamb's first case involves the murder of a casino worker, which leads him into conflict with Vincent Savino, a ruthless gangster from Chicago who seeks to control Las Vegas. The series depicts Lamb's efforts to maintain order while dealing with organized crime and corruption in the growing city. Throughout the show, Lamb must balance his desire for a simple life with his responsibility to protect his community from criminal elements who threaten its stability. The program explores themes of justice, duty, and the challenges of maintaining integrity in an environment filled with corruption and violence.
Should you watch it?
“A rancher turned reluctant lawman clashes with a Chicago gangster in 1960s Las Vegas.”
- Strong performances from Quaid and Chiklis
- Authentic period atmosphere
- Gritty crime drama with moral stakes
- Cancelled after one season
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
You enjoy character-driven crime dramas set in historical Las Vegas.
Suitable for mature audiences due to crime themes and violence.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 25, 2012
- E2 Money Plays Mytharc Oct 2, 2012
- E3 All That Glitters Core Oct 9, 2012
- E4 (Il)Legitimate Core Oct 23, 2012
- E5 Solid Citizens Core Oct 30, 2012
- E6 The Real Thing Core Nov 13, 2012
- E7 Bad Seeds Core Nov 20, 2012
- E8 Exposure Core Nov 27, 2012
- E9 Masquerade Mytharc Dec 11, 2012
- E10 Estinto Core Dec 18, 2012
- E11 Paiutes Core Jan 8, 2013
- E12 From This Day Forward Core Jan 15, 2013
- E13 Road Trip Filler Jan 29, 2013
- E14 The Third Man Core Feb 5, 2013
- E15 Two of a Kind Core Feb 19, 2013
- E16 Little Fish Core Apr 5, 2013
- E17 Hollywood Ending Core Apr 12, 2013
- E18 Scoundrels Core Apr 20, 2013
- E19 Past Lives Core Apr 26, 2013
- E20 Unfinished Business Mytharc May 3, 2013
- E21 Sons of Nevada Mytharc May 10, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Is Vegas based on a true story?
The series is fictional but inspired by real figures and the history of Las Vegas.
Who are the main actors in Vegas?
Dennis Quaid plays Ralph Lamb and Michael Chiklis plays Vincent Savino.
When did Vegas air?
It aired on CBS from 2012 to 2013.
How many seasons of Vegas are there?
The series ran for one season.
Who created the show Vegas?
Nicholas Pileggi, known for his work on Casino, co-created and wrote the pilot.
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