Diamond in the Rough

 was the 21st episode of Season 2 of The Golden Girls, also the 46th overall episode of the series. Directed by Terry Hughes and written by Jan Fischer and William Wiedner, it premiered on NBC-TV, originally airing on March 14, 1987.

Synopsis
Blanche falls for a handsome caterer and then has second thoughts because of their vast differences.

Storyline
Blanche is bothered by her new boyfriend Jake's lack of polish and social graces.

Guest Stars

 * Donnelly Rhodes as Jake Smollens
 * Vince Trankina as Mr. Hinkley
 * Mike Muscat as Waiter
 * Glenn Shadix as Musician
 * Howard Witt as Thomas McCoy

Scene excerpts

 * Quotes from scenes


 * Dorothy: Blanche, did it ever occur to you that possibly Rose or I might be interested in Jake?
 * Blanche: Yes.
 * Rose: And you still used every cheap ploy to nab him before we had a chance?
 * Blanche: Yes! 
 * Dorothy: Then what do you have to say for yourself?
 * Blanche: Damn, I'm good!


 * Rose: I found out that Baked Alaska can be baked locally.
 * Dorothy: Rose I know something else. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth.


 * Jake: I admire your honesty.


 * Dorothy: I admire your chest.