Episode
Las Vegas: Sperm Whales and Spearmint Rhinos
Overview
Chaos is set in motion when Danny and Delinda find a hotel guest who appears to have committed suicide. When Delinda investigates further, she suspects murder and dispatches Danny and Ed on a mission to find the killer which places Delinda in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Sam plays host to a tycoon who is obsessed with hygiene and threatens to leave the hotel when a strand of Sam's hair is found on his shirt. Elsewhere , Mike is reunited with his ex-girlfriend from college who has a strange request for him.
Details
- Series
- Las Vegas
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2005-01-10
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Sperm Whales and Spearmint Rhinos is Episode 13 in Season 2 of Las Vegas. It aired on 2005-01-10. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 12: When You Got to Go, You Got to Go
When Ed is kidnapped, Danny and Mike begin a frantic search of the city to find him. The fact that Ed refuses to let them contact autorities or pay the kidnapper's ransom only makes their search more difficult. Sam arranges a Vegas-style wedding for one of her clients, but it comes to a screeching halt when their lucky rings are lost. Elsewhere, Mary and Delinda collaborate when the Montecito hosts a popular 80's rock band.
Episode 14: The Lie Is Cast
Danny's generous act gets him into trouble with the police and leaves Ed having to clean up the mess. Ed must use old contacts to ensure that an annoying and potentially destructive female guest does not ruin the casino's good name. Meanwhile, Delinda enlists the help of a singer to convince her arrogant chef that the restaurant should be open for lunch. Later she realizes that things other than food can attract patrons. Meanwhile Sam and Mike are dispatched to deal with mysterious screams coming from an elderly couple's room.
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Episode 11: My Beautiful Launderette
Sam gets involved with a drug cartel when she learns that one of her clients is illegally laundering drug money through the Montecito. When Ed finds out, Sam agrees to help the FBI capture several key members of the cartel to help put an end to them. Meanwhile, Mike is convinced that he has met the woman of his dreams, and does everything in his power to persuade her to date him. Elsewhere, Delinda meets and falls for Cody Barnes, a handsome Rodeo champion.
Episode 15: Whale of a Time
Ed receives an unexpected visit from a beautiful former co-worker, whose mere presence puts everyone's lives in serious danger. Danny and Mike are enlisted to protect the gorgeous womanwith a mysterious background, and find it to be much harder than expected. Meanwhile, Delinda and Nessa compete for the affection of a high-roller. What once began as a friendly competition turns into an all-out war as the two vie to see who is more appealing. Elsewhere, a man's bride-to-be strands him at the altar, leaving Mary to save his trip from being a complete disaster.
Episode 10: Silver Star
Ed and Mike piece together the clues of a possible kidnapping. Their efforts lead to a man with a criminal past and also force Mike to recall a terrible memory from his childhood. Meanwhile, Danny and Mary leave Las Vegas for a romantic trip to Los Angeles, amidst rumors that they will return as a married couple. Elsewhere, Delinda becomes enamored with The Polyphonic Spree, a unique musical group, and their leader Tim Delaughter. Vanessa Marcil and Marsha Thomason also star.
Episode 16: Can You See What I See?
When the hotel enters one of its slowest weeks of the year, Ed decides to stir things up a bit by switching everyone's job positions around so they can walk in one another's shoes. Delinda takes over for Ed and finds herself bored stiff after having to attend a city hall meeting while Sam and Mary take over surveillance. Meanwhile, Danny is in charge of the casino floor and runs into an old high school buddy who's having extremely unusual and suspicious luck winning millions of dollars. Elsewhere, Mike is put to the task of clearing a traffic ticket that Ed claims is wrong - despite the fact that there are photos to prove his guilt.
Episode 9: Degas Away with It
Ed uses his past connections and some old-school tactics to hunt down the man who stole a priceless work of art from the Montecito. His frantic search for the piece leads to an uncomfortable reunion with his former partner Jack Keller, who cannot be trusted. Meanwhile, Danny and Mike are dispatched to deal with a fight between their tenants and find themselves smack in the middle of a lovers' quarrel. Elsewhere, Sam puts together an exotic weekend for a young couple in love that ends with only Sam smiling.
Episode 17: Tainted Love
Sam is over the moon about hosting the "whale of all whales" - a billionare she's hooked to stay at the Montecito. With her hands full, she tosses her other clients onto Mary and Delinda. Things get out of hand when Mary's billionaires turn out to be cheating the horse racing system requiring Danny to fly up to come to her aid. Meanwhile, Sam falls apart when she realizes that the billionare is her husband, whom she's been separated from for seven years. Elsewhere, Ed is slapped with jury duty on Valentine's day and deals with the wrath of Jillian, who thinks he's avoiding the special day on purpose. Despite his efforts to get himself off of the hook, the judge refuses, leaving Ed to have to trust Mike with manning the homebase.
Episode 8: Two of a Kind (II)
Ed, Danny, and Mike combine forces with the investigative team of Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh and Det. Woody Hoyt to solve the murder of a high-stakes gambler. The mystery intensifies when it appears that the gambler's wife may not be the only woman who wants him dead. Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg is trying to convince Delinda to allow the Montecito to be the site of his next music video. Elsewhere, Ed must deal with the demands of his wife Jillian, who has moved into the Montecito while their house is being renovated.
The crossover starts on Crossing Jordan S04E07 What Happens in Vegas Dies in Boston (I).
Episode 18: To Protect and Serve Manicotti
When a local restaurateur (and mother of a Montecito showgirl) is approached by petty mobsters, Ed enlists the support of a long-time friend "Frank the Repairman" to quash their extortion attempts. As the two navigate their way through the local mob's hierarchy, Ed discovers that he has a decades-old connection to the ringleader. Elsewhere, Danny and Mike feverishly work to reclaim $100,000 stolen from the casino by a cunning thief. Once the thief's identity is revealed, Danny concocts a clever scheme to make good on the money before Ed discovers the truth. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan visits the casino in search of a little R & R. Sam , Delinda and Nessa who are desperate to be contestants on Joe's show, compete with each other for his attention.
Episode 7: Montecito Lancers
As they prepare their youth football team for the Casino League Championship game, Danny and Mike search for a missing casino employee and aspiring inventor whose hobby may have gotten him into serious trouble. Ed oversees the city-wide search for the missing man, who is the father of one of the boys on the team. Meanwhile, Sam begrudgingly mentors the girlfriend of casino owner Gavin Brunson, until Sam discovers that her seemingly innocent understudy is scheming to get her fired.
Episode 19: One Nation, Under Surveillance
When an ex-Marine turned local politician is embroiled in a sordid scandal with a 16-year-old runaway, Danny vows to clear his comrade's name, but he soon learns that people aren't always as they appear when an even seedier truth is revealed. Elsewhere, a seemingly average Joe is willing to risk his mundane existence for one shot at living large. Meanwhile, Ed discovers a potential nexus between Sam and a major drug distribution ring.