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[s5e14] Diamond Sam InfoAfter Sam and Diane announce their engagement to a mixed reception at the bar—including Carla's classic state of denial—the focus shifts to the engagement ring. Diane falls in love with an expensive ($14,500 in today's money), which Sam finds prohibitively costly. In the classic sitcom Cheers , Season 5, Episode 14, titled "Diamond Sam," explores the hilarious and often cringeworthy complications of Sam Malone and Diane Chambers' engagement. Originally aired on , the episode highlights Sam's struggle between his desire to impress Diane and his natural inclination to save money. Episode Recap: A Lesson in "Wholesale" Diamonds [S5E14] Diamond Sam Norm Peterson steps in with a "friend" in the jewelry business who can provide a copy of the ring for only . Thinking he has secured a bargain, Sam buys the imitation ring, only to face immediate regret as Diane begins asking for the official authentication documents. Sam's increasingly desperate attempts to hide the truth from Diane provide the central comedy for the episode. Why "Diamond Sam" Stands Out After Sam and Diane announce their engagement to |