Episode
Las Vegas: Games People Play
Overview
Nessa is stunned when a mysterious woman shows up at the Montecito with news that her father is alive and wants to communicate with her. She begins to question what Ed has told her of her father's whereabouts which leads her right into a trap that affects the whole casino. Meanwhile, when a video gaming convention takes over the hotel, Sam, Danny and Mike have to police fraudulent acts of plagiarism. Elsewhere, Mary befriends a hotel guest who lost her husband after ten year s of marriage and is desperate to keep his memory alive.
Details
- Series
- Las Vegas
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2004-10-18
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Games People Play is Episode 6 in Season 2 of Las Vegas. It aired on 2004-10-18. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 5: Good Run of Bad Luck
Danny agrees to help an ex-marine's wife out by caring for her 8 month baby boy while she attends an interview, but concern is raised when she doesn't return, leaving Danny to care for the child longer than anticipated. Meanwhile, Sam hosts Bernard Taylor who intentionally throws all of his money down the drain so his soon to be ex gets half of nothing in the divorce settlement. Elsewhere, Mary, Nessa and Delinda go in search of a hidden treasure in the desert and become stranded in the wild until Clint Black, who's staying near by, finds the girls and rescues them from their nightmare.
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.
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Episode 4: Catch of the Day
Sam has to jet off across the country in search of replacement lobsters when a truckload he purchased for a very important wedding, is stolen. Danny and Mike play detectives to determine the motive and culprit behind the theft. Meanwhile, Delinda's childhood boyfriend Jay, shows up with news that he's dying of cancer - and of his final wish to sleep with her. Elsewhere, Mary books Michael Buble to sing for the wedding; but, has to wrangle him in when he refuses to sing, instead wanting to perform comedy or a mime act.
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 3: Blood Is Thicker
Ed is framed for murder when enemies from his past resurface. Danny and Mike secretly intervene to investigate and take matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, Sam, Nessa, Mary and Delinda desperately attempt to find tenants for their new joint-purchased home, settling on what they think to be the perfect tenants, only to discover they've misjudged the situation.
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 2: The Count of Montecito
Danny, Mike and Sam scurry to solve the tactics of a ring of card counters. Meanwhile, Nessa is faced with the return of Fred Puterbaugh who professes his love and admiration to her, much to her dismay. Elsewhere, Ed and Danny deal with an archeologist's find near the hotel pool that leads to a scam, while Mary, has to give orientation to topless women, employed by the hotel to entertain guests.
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 1: Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
Danny returns from the war, much to the surprise and joy of everybody, particularly Mary. However, he is acting strangely as the memories of the war haunt him. He begins to worry everybody, particularly Ed and Mary. The guys of the casino are also contending with two of the dumbest guys on earth, one of who has a microchip in his arm. The new guy Leo has a thing for Delinda, and Sam and Delinda are at odds as Sam wants to hire out Mystique to a group of rich morticians.
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 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 13: Sperm Whales and Spearmint Rhinos
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.