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Vega$

1978 – 1981Show3 seasons68 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic drama series about history and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, tears or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 68 episodes · best: S3E20 "Dead Ringer" 8.5

Episodes

7.4
7.7
8.0

Story

Private detective Dan Tanna drives around the streets of Las Vegas in a red 1957 Ford Thunderbird solving crimes and making Las Vegas a better place for residents and tourists alike.

Feels like

  • Classic 70s Cop Drama
  • Glossy Noir Mystery
  • Sun-Drenched Detective
  • Formulaic Crime Procedural
  • Nostalgic Location Showcase
  • Catchy Theme Music
  • Light-Hearted Action
  • Archetypal Hero
  • Entertainment Industry Glamour

Cast

24 of 281 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Don Chaffey, Cliff Bole, Lawrence Doheny
Written by
Robert Earll, E. Duke Vincent, Anne Collins
Produced by
Leonard Goldberg, Douglas S. Cramer, E. Duke Vincent

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 20, 1978 · June 10, 1981 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1978
Last aired
June 10, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 68 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Vega$ worth watching?"

Questions about Vega$

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Vega$ worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).

Does Vega$ get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.4, and season 3 peaks at 8.0. The highest-rated episode is Dead Ringer (season 3, episode 20) at 8.5, and the lowest is Mother Mishkin (season 1, episode 3) at 6.9.

Is Vega$ okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Vega$?

62 h

About 62 hours: 68 episodes in 3 seasons of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1981.

Can I half-watch Vega$?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.