Episode 41 of "Las Vegas"
s02e18 To Protect and Serve Manicotti
Title: To Protect and Serve Manicotti
Original Air Date: 02/21/2005 on NBC
Director: Paul Michael Glaser
Writer: Gardner Stern
Guest Stars: Bradley Stryker (Nesterenko), Yorgo Constantine (Jerry), Sylvester Stallone (Frank), Joe Rogan (Himself)
Plot Outline:
When a local restaurateur (and mother of a Montecito showgirl) is approached by petty mobsters, Ed enlists the support of a long-time friend "Frank the Repairman" (guest star Sylvester Stallone) to quash their extortion attempts. As the two navigate their way through the local mob's hierarchy, Ed discovers that he has a decades-old connection to the ringleader. Elsewhere, Danny and Mike feverishly work to reclaim $100,000 stolen from the casino by a cunning thief. Once the thief's identity is revealed, Danny concocts a clever scheme to make good on the money before Ed discovers the truth. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan (as himself ) visits the casino in search of a little R & R. Sam , Delinda and Nessa who are desperate to be contestants on Joe's show, compete with each other for his attention.
