Las Vegas: Season 3 (www.the-usher.com)

Viva Las Vegas
Ed's got major problems as the revamped Montecito struggles to finish work in time to re-open on new boss' Monica Mancuso's (Lara Flynn Boyle) schedule as he also tries to lure back Danny and his former staff to prevent a suspected "smash-and-grab" heist that has hit other casinos. But convincing Danny and the gang proves to be difficult since each has his or her reasons for leaving, and what's more, Ed suspects two construction hard-hats are planning an inside robbery once the Montecito's doors swing open again amid much fanfare.

Fake the Money and Run
The casino has reopened. Ed and Mike work on a case of counterfeit casino chips. Per his accountant's suggestion, Danny must sell his father's house. Later, Danny's accountant is part of a poker game where one of the players is a man who robs one of the casino's guests. Monica Mancuso, the new owner, wants a dealer to be fired because he keeps dealing winning hands to the players.

Double Down, Triple Threat
Danny is with blackjack player Gabe Labrador who's wearing a wig and counting cards. The man doesn't want to stop playing and claims he must win big to pay off the men who kidnapped his daughter. Ed, Mike, Danny and a cop from Metro work on the case even though they aren't sure Gabe is telling the truth.

Whatever Happened To Seymour Magoon?
Sam's whale is named Trey Cooper, a handsome 30-year-old who brought his Great Dane to the casino. There are a lot of dogs around the casino as the Nevada State Dog Show is taking place. Jillian enters the Deline's dog in the competition. Monica and Danny meet with an 80-year-old woman named Dottie. Monica offers 3 million for Dottie's house in order to build a golf course. Things will become complicated when on the demolition site, construction workers find a skeleton. A CSI believes it could be the body of Seymour "Blue Jaw" Magoon, a member of a 40s gang called Murder Inc.

Big Ed De-cline
After Ed's doctor warns him that his blood pressure is dangerously high, Ed becomes the victim of identity theft. Sam's half-brother visits. Mike borrows Ed's Aston Martin with unforeseen consequences.

The Real McCoy
Sam's brother is staying longer than expected because he's having an affair with Monica. Danny tracks down the woman who appears on pictures with his father.

Everything Old Is You Again
Danny imagines being back in the 60s when the Montecito was called the Jubilee. Ed becomes the new president of the casino. He makes Danny the director of entertainment and Mike the head of security. Mary is a waitress who gets a promotion. Delinda opens a dress shop. And Sam starts out as a call girl.

Bold, Beautiful, and Blue
A necklace with a priceless gemstone, the Star of Kashmir, is being stolen while on display in the Montecito.

Mothwoman
The Montecito hosts a comic book convention. Mary is checking into the Montecito for a while. Sam is after the black book of one of the world's greatest casino hosts, who just died. Monica wants Danny to be less like Ed. Danny is worried about the Montecito and calls somebody behind Monica's back.

For Sail by Owner
After Monica gets blown off the roof of the Montecito, Danny is the main suspect. Mike is being attacked in the stairway. Casey buys the Montecito.

Down & Dirty
A televised national poker tour comes to the Montecito and the same time, Casey, not knowing what APAC means, lets the Porn industry host a convention at the Montecito.

Bait and Switch
Diamonds used as props in a music video are stolen from the Montecito. Ed and Mike are after a suspicious craps player. People think that Mike is a stripper.

The Bitch is Back
It seems that Monica's ghost is haunting her old suite. Sam makes a risky bet.

And here's Mike with the Weather
Money is missing at the Montecito. It seems like Monica had something to do with it. Mike gets to do the weather report. Viewers like him so much, he gets offered a weekend job.

Urban Legends
It seems like a Las Vegas urban legend has come true when a hotel guest wakes up missing a kidney. Sam and Ed have to deal with a high roller who has a problem with sweaty hands. The Montecito hosts a car convention.

Coyote Ugly
Monica's friend finds a finger in the Montecito's buffet bounty. She doesn't want to sue, but she does want Danny. Meanwhile, Ed and Danny investigate the appearance of the digit; and Sam runs afoul of a tough customer.

Lyle & Substance
A chip thief who was caught by Mike and Danny claims that he met somebody who wants to blow up the Montecito. Wolfgang Puck and Gunther are having a cook-off. Sam hears about a masseur at the Montecito who offers "special treatments".

Like A Virgin
Mary is planning an expensive wedding for one of Sam's biggest clients. Mike and Danny investigate card counters.

Cash Springs Eternal
Danny and Mike probe serial robberies in the casino's residential suites and also find time to serve as models for a charity calendar. Meanwhile, Jillian is alarmed when she discovers her marriage to Ed may have adversely affected Delinda. Mary deals with a hard to please European.

All Quiet on the Montecito Front
Romance begins to bloom between Danny and Delinda, to their utmost surprise. But keeping the relationship tight-lipped proves difficult, particularly when Jillian flies in Delinda's old college flame. Meanwhile, Casey organizes a paintball retreat for the department heads.

Chaos Theory
Ed and Jillian go to a spa. Danny and Mike are suspicious about one of Sam's whales. Derek and Delinda are getting serious.

Fidelity, Security, Delivery
Excitement's in the air at the Montecito when Olympic athlete Sasha Cohen stops by. Delinda gives Derek an answer to his marriage proposal. A couple big gamblers enlist Danny and Mike to investigate whether their spouses are cheating. Sam and Woody take off for a romantic weekend.

Father of the Bride
While Delinda is preparing to get married old romances resurface. Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties are being planned. Meanwhile Ed is being visited by his CIA past.

The City of Sin is becoming a hot bed for television shows but after two successful seasons is 'Las Vegas' becoming a bit of a gamble to watch?

At the end of season two the Montecito Hotel and Resort was demolished and Ed Deline, Danny McCoy, Mary Connell, Sam Marquez, Mike Cannon, Delinda Deline and Nessa Holt went their separate ways, with one of them never to be seen again. Now a brand new Montecito has emerged from the rumble, along with a new billionaire owner who wants to make a big impact in Vegas but for Monica Mancuso it was never going to be easy.

The third season of hit show 'Las Vegas' rings in a few changes but fans can rejoice that the formula that drew them to the show in the first place has changed a bit. The season begins with your favourite characters all doing their own thing. Danny is running his father's business after his death. Mary is starting her new life with her fianc�e. Delinda is running a new club and Sam is still the best casino host on the strip. Only Ed and Mike are still as working for Monica's Montecito and they desperately need the team to come back.

What makes 'Las Vegas' so enjoyable is it is fluffy, light entertainment filled with beautiful people and storylines that are funny and entertaining. This is not a show that is filled with high drama, in depth characters or social issues but it is filled with loveable characters, entertaining action and sexual chemistry that makes it a show you can just sit back, relax and be entertained.

It is the cast that makes this show extremely watchable. As they progress into their third season, each of the actors and actresses have now really got to know their character and each other making the screen chemistry extremely good. Leading the line is the performance of big screen veteran James Caan, as ex-CIA agent turned head of operations for the Montecito Ed Deline. This is a season of change for Caan's character, as the first half of the season sees him having to face off against the new owner of his beloved hotel. Josh Duhamel continues to prove that he is more than just a good-looking heartthrob used to draw in the female demographic. His Danny McCoy character gets the chance to grow this season and even gets to visualise what it would have been like back in 60s Vegas. James Lesure's Mike Cannon continues to be the most likeable character in the show. We get to see more of Sam Marquez's family and past as Vanessa Marcil continues to grow the most interesting female character. Molly Sims continues to look like she is having loads of fun as Delinda Deline and the beautiful Nikki Cox finally sees Mary leave her relationship with Danny in the past to enter a new chapter in her life.

'Las Vegas' is not a show that will take over your life or have you talking about with all of your family and friends but it is a show that you can really enjoy. The third season sees a lot of growth for the characters and the same amount of fun and entertainment that drew you to the show in the first place. It is not much of a gamble if you become a fan of this show.

PICTURE & SOUND

Presented in 16x9 Widescreen with a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, 'Las Vegas' has never looked or sounded so good.

BONUS FEATURES

Gag Reel (7.22 mins)
Filled with swear words and obscenities, watch the cast of 'Las Vegas' have fun on the set and really muck up their lines. There is also an extremely funny Godfather impression from James Caan, who of course starred in the original, Oscar winning movie.

In with the New (2.30 mins)
Watch time-lapse footage of the new Montecito set been built before the start of the third season.

OVERALL

With only a gag real and a short time lapse featurette, fans of 'Las Vegas' will be very disappointed with the amount of special features on this DVD box set release. Some commentary tracks, interviews or making of� featurettes would not have gone a miss.

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