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The Battle of Las Vegas

Action & Adventure

49

Feb 5, 1987

A general strike hits Las Vegas casinos, putting pressure on Luca to sway the strike leaders to his side. Featuring Stanley Tucci as Zack Lowman.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 21 episodes

Pilot,

Chicago's Major Crimes Unit, led by no-nonsense Lt. Mike Torello, suspects upstart mobster Ray Luca may be the mastermind behind a string of robberies. Meanwhile, Torello deals with the idealistic meddling of public defender David Abrams.

1h 36m Sep 17, 1986

Final Transmission,

While a psychotic killer occupies the MCU's attention, Luca uses the situation to his advantage by pulling off some major heists.

47m Sep 18, 1986

Shadow Dancer,

When a home invasion leads to murder and sends MCU on the warpath, boss Phil Bartoli orders Ray Luca to deal with the matter personally.

48m Sep 25, 1986

St. Louis Book of Blues,

Luca sends one of his men to St. Louis to corner the gambling business. Torello is quick to follow, but an uncooperative local sheriff stands in his way. Featuring Michael Madsen as Johnny Fosse.

49m Sep 29, 1986

The War,

Luca's takeover of the gambling business comes to a halt and Torello hits his other operations even harder, even as the lieutenant struggles with a devastating loss in his private life.

45m Oct 6, 1986

Abrams for the Defense,

A reporter helps Abrams defend a man accused of assaulting his slumlord. Featuring Ving Rhames as Hector Lincoln and Pam Grier as Suzanne Terry.

46m Oct 13, 1986

Pursuit of a Wanted Felon,

Abrams pursues a controversial relationship with Suzanne Terry (Pam Grier) while Torello and his wife have a rocky vacation. Meanwhile, the FBI gets closer to Holman.

48m Oct 27, 1986

Old Friends, Dead Ends,

A federal investigator suspects Torello is dirty, while Torello himself discovers a shocking secret about an old friend. Featuring Christian Slater and Pam Grier.

48m Nov 3, 1986

Justice Hits the Skids,

Angered by the death of his friend, Torello decides to ignore the FBI and go after Holman himself. Luca tries his hand at fencing stolen goods and Suzanne is attacked while investigating drug dealers.

46m Nov 10, 1986

For Love or Money,

As his marriage disintegrates, Torello starts a relationship with the assistant of a jeweler whom Luca's crew murdered. Featuring Gary Sinise as Howie Dressler.

47m Dec 4, 1986

Crime Pays,

A clip show recapping the story thus far and reveals previously cut scenes for the first time.

49m Dec 4, 1986

Hide and Go Thief,

MCU faces an armed robbery that turns into a hostage situation, and an overly ambitious federal prosecutor puts the screws to Holman.

46m Dec 11, 1986

Strange Bedfellows,

Facing indictment, Luca plays off Abrams' good-natured idealism to get some much-needed legal advice.

46m Dec 25, 1986

Fatal Crossroads,

Torello is indicted and gets a nasty surprise when Luca uses him to destroy Holman's testimony. Abrams contends with his guilt and Torello tries to protect Inger from scandal.

50m Jan 8, 1987

Torello on Trial,

Torello's testimony gets heated, and local mob boss Dominic Tranchita breaks the mob council's golden rule when he starts dealing drugs.

50m Jan 15, 1987

The Kingdom of Money,

As the mob moves to take over Las Vegas casinos, Abrams and Torello put together an undercover operation at a strip club frequented by Luca's men.

49m Jan 29, 1987

The Battle of Las Vegas,

A general strike hits Las Vegas casinos, putting pressure on Luca to sway the strike leaders to his side. Featuring Stanley Tucci as Zack Lowman.

49m Feb 5, 1987

The Survivor,

Torello falls for Lisa, but her obsessive ex-husband plans to get Lisa and her daughter Tracy (Julia Roberts) back by any means necessary.

47m Feb 12, 1987

The Pinnacle,

Luca applies pressure to the last holdout casino owner. Undercover operative Jack Claymore risks exposure when he meets Torello.

45m Feb 26, 1987

Top of the World,

Luca gives in to his inner demons after the case against him is dropped for lack of evidence, but his careless behavior gives Torello an opening.

49m Mar 5, 1987

Ground Zero,

After his closest friend turns on him, Luca becomes unhinged and commits his greatest atrocity yet, risking control of Vegas to an opportunistic L.A. mob boss.

48m Mar 12, 1967