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{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Luck'' episodes}} |
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''[[Luck (TV series)|Luck]]'' is an American television series created by [[David Milch]] for [[HBO]]. [[Dustin Hoffman]] stars as Chester "Ace" Bernstein, a lifelong mobster who has just been released from a three-year prison sentence. His long-time friend and driver Gus ([[Dennis Farina]]) has become the owner of "Pint of Plain", a promising Irish racehorse. Ace immediately begins making plans to take control of the [[Santa Anita Park|Santa Anita racetrack]] in Los Angeles, while simultaneously plotting revenge against the ones he holds responsible for sending him to prison. David Milch serves as executive producer alongside [[Michael Mann (director)|Michael Mann]] and Carolyn Strauss. A special preview of the pilot was shown on December 11, 2011, with the series officially beginning on January 29, 2012. On March 14, 2012, the show was canceled by HBO after three horses died during production. However, the remaining episodes still aired. |
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== Series overview == |
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! style="padding: 0px 8px" colspan="2" rowspan="2"| Season |
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! style="padding: 0px 8px" rowspan="2"| Episodes |
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! colspan="2"| Originally aired |
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! colspan="3"| [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]] release date |
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! style="padding: 0px 8px"| [[Season premiere]] |
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! style="padding: 0px 8px"| [[Season finale]] |
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! style="padding: 0px 8px"| [[DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 1]] |
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! style="padding: 0px 8px"| [[DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 2]] |
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! style="padding: 0px 8px"| [[DVD region code#Region codes and countries|Region 4]] |
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| '''[[#Season 1 (2011–2012)|1]]''' |
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| 9 |
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| style="padding: 0px 8px"| {{Start date|2011|12|11}} |
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| style="padding: 0px 8px"| {{End date|2012|3|25}} |
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| style="padding: 0px 8px"| {{Start date|2012|11|27}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Luck-Season-1/17354|title=Luck - Blu-rays, DVDs for HBO's David Milch-Created Series Starring Dustin Hoffman|work=TV Shows on DVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=August 9, 2012|accessdate=August 10, 2012}}</ref> |
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| style="padding: 0px 8px"| {{Start date|2012|12|3}}<ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Luck-Season-1-HBO-DVD/dp/B00753EM9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354904872&sr=8-1</ref> |
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| style="padding: 0px 8px"| {{Start date|2012|11|14}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/luck-season-1/dp/6112373|title=Luck: Season 1|work=Ezy DVD|accessdate=May 12, 2013}}</ref> |
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== List of episodes == |
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{{Episode list |
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|EpisodeNumber = 1 |
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|Title = [[Pilot (Luck)|Pilot]] |
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|DirectedBy = [[Michael Mann (director)|Michael Mann]] |
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|WrittenBy = [[David Milch]] |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|12|11}} |
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|Aux4 = 1.14<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/12/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-wins-again-smackdown-sanctuary-for-better-or-worse-more/113483/|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Wins Again + 'Smackdown,' 'Sanctuary,' 'For Better or Worse' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=December 12, 2011|accessdate=December 15, 2011}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = Ace Bernstein is released from prison after three years and begins to plot his revenge on the associates who had him sent away. Ace’s lieutenant Gus acts as front for an investment in the race horse Pint of Plain. Pint of Plain’s trainer Turo Escalante manipulates the odds in favor of one of his other horses, Mon Gateau. The four railbirds – Jerry, Marcus, Renzo and Lonnie – pool their resources together to place a Pick Six bet with Mon Gateau as the centerpiece. Veteran trainer Walter Smith’s new thoroughbred, Gettn’up Morning, sparks an on-track rivalry between untested jockey Rosie and experience Ronnie, represented by agent Joey Rathburn. Ace’s plan against his former colleagues includes reviving the Santa Anita racetrack with casino gambling. |
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|EpisodeNumber = 2 |
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|Title = Episode Two |
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|DirectedBy = [[Terry George]] |
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|WrittenBy = John R. Perrotta |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|5}} |
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|Aux4 = 0.43<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/07/cable-ratings-espn-post-game-coverage-leads-quiet-super-sunday-shameless-californication-more/118795/|title=Cable Ratings: ESPN Post Game Coverage Leads Quiet Super Bowl Sunday + 'Shameless,' 'Californication' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=February 7, 2012|accessdate=February 8, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = Ace loses his temper during a meeting with two of the men that sent him to prison, DiRossi and Isadore Cohen. Marcus advises the other railbirds to not flaunt their newfound wealth from the Pick Six. Compulsive gambler Jerry ignores the warning and sits in at high-stakes poker games. Renzo wishes to claim one of Escalante’s horses. Lonnie parties with two cunning women. Rosie asks Walter for a chance to ride Gettn’up Morning. |
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|EpisodeNumber = 3 |
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|Title = Episode Three |
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|DirectedBy = [[Allen Coulter]] |
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|WrittenBy = [[Bill Barich]] |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|12}} |
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|Aux4 = 0.55<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/14/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-starts-big-grammys-red-carpet-ax-men-pawn-stars-shameless-house-of-lies-more/119818/|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Starts Big + Grammys Red Carpet, 'Ax Men', 'Pawn Stars,' 'Shameless,' 'House Of Lies' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=February 14, 2012|accessdate=February 15, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = Ronnie, Gettn’up Morning’s jockey, takes a tumble in another race and Walter is forced to call upon Joey to help locate the inexperienced Rosie. Ace meets the young and cocky Nathan Israel and hires him with the intent of getting closer to his revenge against his former associates. Ace is approached by Claire with a business opportunity. The railbirds attempt to buy Mon Gateau back from Mulligan and hire Escalante to train him. |
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|EpisodeNumber = 4 |
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|Title = Episode Four |
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|DirectedBy = [[Phillip Noyce]] |
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|WrittenBy = Jay Hovdey |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|19}} |
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|Aux4 = 0.44<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/22/sunday-cable-ratings-more-cable-beats-broadcast-the-walking-dead-down-but-still-dominates-ax-men-khloe-lamar-shameless-house-of-lies-more/121092/|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: More Cable Beats Broadcast - 'The Walking Dead' Down, But Still Dominates + 'Ax Men', 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Shameless,' 'House Of Lies' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=February 22, 2012|accessdate=February 25, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = Ace faces off with his one-time partner Mike over Ace’s plan to take control of the Santa Anita racetrack. Claire proposes a business venture to Ace, who wishes to have a more personal relationship with her. Chan challenges Jerry to a private poker game. The railbirds have to save Jerry from gambling away his life. Rosie has the race of her life on Gettn’up Morning. |
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|EpisodeNumber = 5 |
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|Title = Episode Five |
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|DirectedBy = [[Brian Kirk]] |
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|WrittenBy = Scott Willson |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|2|26}} |
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|Aux4 = 0.50<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/28/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-rises-nba-all-star-game-ax-men-oscars-red-carpet-more/122220/|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Rises + 'NBA All-Star Game,' 'Ax Men', Oscar's Red Carpet & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=February 28, 2012|accessdate=February 29, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = Escalante has entered Pint of Plain in a race with Leon as the jockey under the premise of needing to appease the gaming board, but ultimately scratching him. Ace sees through the lies and forces Escalante to swap out Leon for a more experienced jockey. Marcus has health concerns. Joey loses Ronnie as a client. Ace gives Claire a large check and invites her to watch Pint of Plain’s first race. |
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|EpisodeNumber = 6 |
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|Title = Episode Six |
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|DirectedBy = [[Henry J. Bronchtein|Henry Bronchtein]] |
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|WrittenBy = Robin Shushan |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|4}} |
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|Aux4 = 0.69<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/06/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-storage-wars-army-wives-real-housewives-more/123068/|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead,' 'Storage Wars,' 'Army Wives,' 'Real Housewives' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=March 6, 2012|accessdate=March 7, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = Israel is offered a chance to work as a double agent against Ace. An earthquake puts things into prospective for Joey. Leon’s actions during his race on Mon Gateau has Escalante and the railbirds worried. Rosie ignores Walter’s advice and he is met with unwanted consequences. Jo wonders about her future with Escalante. |
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|EpisodeNumber = 7 |
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|Title = Episode Seven |
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|DirectedBy = Brian Kirk |
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|WrittenBy = Amanda Ferguson |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|11}} |
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|Aux4 = 0.47<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/13/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-dominates-oprahs-next-chapter-sees-series-high/124189/|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Dominates, 'Oprah's Next Chapter' Sees Series High|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondoloy|first=Amanda|date=March 11, 2012|accessdate=March 13, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = Ace and Claire take a tour of a prison outreach horse retirement farm. Walter defends his right of ownership to Gettn’up Morning. Jerry and Naomi try to enter a poker tournament. Israel represents Ace against Mike. Lonnie claims another horse named Niagara’s Fall. Walter has a decision to make. Rosie asks Joey for representation. Ronnie attempts to get his life back on track. |
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|EpisodeNumber = 8 |
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|Title = Episode Eight |
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|DirectedBy = Allen Coulter |
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|WrittenBy = John R. Perotta & Jay Hovdey |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|18}} |
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|Aux4 = 0.46<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/20/sunday-cable-ratings-walking-dead-season-finale-laps-the-field-khloe-lamar-frozen-planet-army-wives-more/125028/|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Walking Dead' Season Finale Laps the Field + 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Frozen Planet,' 'Army Wives' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=March 20, 2012|accessdate=March 21, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = Ace makes his move to purchase control of the track and goes around his former partners. Mike makes a move of his own. Walter enters Gettn’up Morning in the Western Derby against Pint of Plain. Leon loses his ride. Joey comes through for Rosie as her new agent. Jo’s budding pregnancy is put into jeopardy. |
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|EpisodeNumber = 9 |
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|Title = Episode Nine |
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|DirectedBy = [[Mimi Leder]] |
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|WrittenBy = [[Eric Roth]] |
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|25}} |
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|Aux4 = 0.44<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/27/sunday-cable-ratings-mad-men-season-premiere-real-housewives-of-atlanta-more/126124/|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Basketball, 'Mad Men' Season Premiere + 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=March 27, 2012|accessdate=March 28, 2012}}</ref> |
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|ShortSummary = The Western Derby, pitting Gettn’up Morning and Pint of Plain against each other, serves as the backdrop for other events. Jerry tries to figure out a new big score. Escalante awaits word about Jo. Renzo’s mother arrives in town. Ace feels guilt for Israel’s fate. Gus goes to extreme lengths to protect Ace. |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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* {{official website|http://www.hbo.com/luck/}} |
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* {{Imdb episodes|1578887|Luck}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Luck episodes, List of}} |
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[[Category:Lists of American television series episodes]] |
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[[Category:Lists of drama television series episodes]] |
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