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Viva Laughlin

TV·2007–2007·1 season, 2 episodes·CBS·Comedy, Drama·42m·Created by Peter Bowker

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Ripley Holden wrestles personally and professionally to open a casino in the desert city of Laughlin, Nevada. Against all odds, Ripley strives to support his family while pursuing his ultimate goal...the American dream.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Viva Laughlin S01E01PilotS01E01 · 4.0Ripley Holden is opening up a casino in Laughlin, Nevada, while he is trying to keep his family together.
  2. 02What a Whale WantsS01E02 · 4.0After the disastrous opening at the Viva leaves the public believing the casino is cursed, Ripley tries to entice a famous high-roller, Sweet Lenny, away from Nicky in order to pack people into his casino.

Cast

Lloyd OwenLloyd OwenRipley HoldenMädchen AmickMädchen AmickNatalie HoldenEric WinterEric WinterPeter CarlyleD. B. WoodsideD. B. WoodsideMarcusP.J. ByrneP.J. ByrneJonesyEllen WoglomEllen WoglomCheyenne HoldenCarter JenkinsCarter JenkinsJack Holden

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes2007Aired 4.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Viva Laughlin S01E01PilotOctober 18, 2007 4.0Ripley Holden is opening up a casino in Laughlin, Nevada, while he is trying to keep his family together.
  2. S01E02What a Whale WantsOctober 21, 2007 4.0After the disastrous opening at the Viva leaves the public believing the casino is cursed, Ripley tries to entice a famous high-roller, Swee

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