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Search a category, movie, episode, or logged winner.Cast & charactersDion Waiters AwardA heat-check performance that does maximum damage in minimum screen time.284episodes93% resolved
- Calls logged
- 286
- Declared
- 201
- Apparent
- 65
- Left open
- 20
- First logged
- Aug 24, 2017
- Latest logged
- Sep 22, 2026
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266 winners on file
- DeclaredSep 22, 2026 · ~1:12:00Law Abiding Citizen · 2009Clyde's cellmateEpisode
They agreed Clyde's briefly seen cellmate steals the most from limited screen time.
Runner-up · Michael Kelly's former coworker - DeclaredSep 15, 2026 · ~1:04:00Rambo: First Blood Part II · 1985Steven WilliamsEpisode
They pick Steven Williams for his indoor aviators and the moment he blocks Trautman from leaving.
- DeclaredSep 8, 2026 · ~1:28:00Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby · 2006Molly ShannonEpisode
After a broad supporting-cast debate, they agree on Molly Shannon. Gary Cole is considered too central to qualify.
Runner-up · Amy Adams - DeclaredAug 31, 2026 · ~1:38:55Aliens · 1986Al Matthews as AponeEpisode
Apone gets the Dion Waiters-style vote as the most memorable supporting character.
- DeclaredAug 24, 2026 · ~1:04:00Apollo 13 · 1995Walter CronkiteEpisode
They choose Walter Cronkite as the most memorable supporting presence.
Runner-up · Clint Howard - Apparent consensusAug 17, 2026 · ~2:08:00Speed ("The Re-Speed") · 1994joe-mortonEpisode
They again land on Joe Morton as the most impactful supporting presence for the award.
Runner-up · glenn-plummer - DeclaredJun 29, 2026 · ~1:28:00Pacific Heights · 1990Beverly D'AngeloEpisode
They explicitly award the Dion Waiters prize to Beverly D'Angelo.
- DeclaredJun 22, 2026 · ~1:12:00Domestic Disturbance · 2001Steve BuscemiEpisode
Buscemi wins the waiters-style dirtbag award over the hooker Patty.
Runner-up · Patty the hooker - DeclaredJun 14, 2026 · ~1:18:00The Hand That Rocks the Cradle · 1992Julianne MooreEpisode
They give Julianne Moore the Dion Waiters-style award for making a small role feel huge.
- Apparent consensusMay 31, 2026 · ~1:35:002001: A Space Odyssey · 1968HAL 9000Episode
Bill treats HAL as the obvious answer, while Steven offers Moonwatcher as a strong alternate based on the performance in the ape suit.
Runner-up · Moonwatcher / Daniel Richter - DeclaredMay 25, 2026 · ~1:04:00Animal House · 1978donald-sutherlandEpisode
They pick Donald Sutherland because he dominates in just a couple of scenes.
- Apparent consensusMay 18, 2026 · ~56:00Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan · 2006Huey LewisEpisode
Kyle lands on Huey Lewis as the most efficient one-scene Deion Waiters type because the photo gag is so minimal and so effective.
Runner-up · Ken Davitian - Left openMay 11, 2026 · ~1:32:00Tropic Thunder · 2008No clear winner recordedEpisode
They start a Dion-style discussion about Les Grossman but do not land on a separate clear Dion winner before moving on.
- DeclaredMay 4, 2026 · ~1:12:00There's Something About Mary · 1998Keith DavidEpisode
They settle on Keith David as the standout supporting wild-card performance in the movie.
Runner-up · Harland Williams - DeclaredApr 27, 2026 · ~1:20:00Ghostbusters · 1984Rick MoranisEpisode
They argue Moranis does enough with limited screen time to win over Hudson for the award.
Runner-up · Ernie Hudson - Apparent consensusApr 20, 2026 · ~1:08:00Kindergarten Cop · 1990The girl in the overalls who needs the bathroomEpisode
They land on the overalls/bathroom kid as the memorable wild-card child performance.
Runner-up · Penis Vagina kid - Apparent consensusMar 18, 2026 · ~56:00A CR Month Mailbag!Catherine Han in Step BrothersEpisode
They build the first class around scene-stealing performances, with Catherine Han in Step Brothers as the clearest consensus pick.
Runner-up · Ted Levine in Silence of the Lambs - DeclaredMar 16, 2026 · ~1:36:00To Live And Die In L.A. · 1985John TurturroEpisode
They gave the Dion Waiters spot to John Turturro for his early, quotable performance energy.
Runner-up · none stated - DeclaredMar 2, 2026 · ~1:20:00Sicario (Live) · 2015Jeffrey DonovanEpisode
They choose Jeffrey Donovan as the movie's standout high-ceiling supporting wild card, over Bernthal.
Runner-up · Jon Bernthal - DeclaredFeb 23, 2026 · ~1:12:00Crazy, Stupid, Love · 2011Marissa TomeiEpisode
They choose Marissa Tomei for the award, praising her for dominating every scene she’s in.
- DeclaredFeb 16, 2026 · ~1:44:00GoldenEye · 1995Joe Don Baker as Jack WadeEpisode
They give the supporting-player/waiters slot to Joe Don Baker’s CIA agent Jack Wade, with Minnie Driver also mentioned.
Runner-up · Minnie Driver - DeclaredJan 21, 2026 · ~1:36:00Another 48 Hrs. · 1990Bernie CaseyEpisode
Bernie Casey is chosen for the Deion Waiters Award, with Kathy Haws mentioned as another lively supporting performer.
Runner-up · Kathy Haws - Apparent consensusDec 17, 2025 · ~56:00The Sure Thing · 1985The teacherEpisode
They briefly run through several supporting performances and land on the teacher as the stand-out.
Runner-up · Tim Robbins - DeclaredDec 15, 2025 · ~1:20:00High Fidelity · 2000Catherine Zeta-JonesEpisode
The group agrees Catherine Zeta-Jones is the clearest Dion Waiters pick from the supporting performances discussed.
- DeclaredDec 1, 2025 · ~1:52:00Rocky II · 1979Brent MusburgerEpisode
Musburger wins the category for going full broadcast showman and making the fight feel huge.
Runner-up · Frank Stallone - DeclaredNov 17, 2025 · ~48:00Weird Science · 1985Bill Paxton as ChetEpisode
They give the standout supporting-performance award to Paxton’s Chet for dominating every scene he’s in.
Runner-up · Gary’s dad - DeclaredOct 27, 2025 · ~1:04:00Halloween II · 1981Ben TramerEpisode
Ben Tramer wins for making a tiny cameo feel like a full heat-check performance.
- DeclaredOct 20, 2025 · ~1:04:00Quiz Show · 1994Hank AzariaEpisode
Craig explicitly gave the Deion Waiters-style award to Hank Azaria for throwing 98 every time he appears.
- DeclaredOct 6, 2025 · ~40:00Jeremiah Johnson · 1972DelgueEpisode
They chose Delgue over Bear Claw for the Dion Waiters-style honor.
Runner-up · Bear Claw - DeclaredSep 22, 2025 · ~1:04:00Airplane! · 1980Steven StuckerEpisode
Steven Stucker gets the nod for repeatedly stealing scenes once he shows up.
Runner-up · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - DeclaredSep 1, 2025 · ~1:12:00American Gangster · 2007Cuba Gooding Jr. as Nicky BarnesEpisode
They ultimately gave the performance award to Cuba Gooding Jr., saying he owns the Nicky Barnes material.
Runner-up · Idris Elba as Tango - Apparent consensusAug 11, 2025 · ~1:12:00Rollerball · 1975Maud AdamsEpisode
Maud Adams is the obvious choice for the standout glamorous supporting role.
- DeclaredAug 4, 2025 · ~1:20:00Robocop · 1987ED-209Episode
They give the award to ED-209 for dominating a few scenes and becoming the movie's most memorable supporting presence.
Runner-up · the 'I'd buy that for a dollar' guy - Apparent consensusJul 28, 2025 · ~1:28:00Brokeback Mountain · 2005Randy QuaidEpisode
Randy Quaid was the clear pick, with David Harbour also getting support as a memorable supporting presence.
Runner-up · David Harbour - Apparent consensusJul 21, 2025 · ~48:00Species · 1995Michelle WilliamsEpisode
Michelle Williams and the short-lived Hollywood Hills guy were the main nominees, with Michelle Williams treated as the stronger pick.
Runner-up · the Hollywood Hills date-rape guy - DeclaredJul 7, 2025 · ~1:04:00Jaws 2 · 1978Keith Gordon as Doug FettermanEpisode
Keith Gordon's Doug Fetterman takes the Dion Waiters-style recognition, with the offscreen Grace Kinney also mentioned.
Runner-up · unseen Grace Kinney - DeclaredJun 23, 2025 · ~2:08:00Die Hard with a Vengeance · 1995Sam Phillips as KatyaEpisode
Sam Phillips’ Katya is named the runaway choice for the most memorable supporting performance.
Runner-up · Jerry the truck driver - Apparent consensusJun 17, 2025 · ~1:04:00Marathon Man · 1976Lotta Palfi Andor as ZellEpisode
They land on Zell as the scene-stealing performance, with Devane mentioned as an alternative.
Runner-up · William Devane - DeclaredJun 2, 2025 · ~1:44:00Out for Justice · 1991SticksEpisode
They give the punchline award to Sticks, the deep bench player who shows up for the bar fight.
Runner-up · Shannon Worry - DeclaredMay 12, 2025 · ~1:04:00Death Wish · 1974Ames JanchillEpisode
They choose Ames Janchill as the standout supporting performance in this slot, with a brief alternate mention of the newswoman who fought off muggers.
Runner-up · Amelia Brown on the newscast - Apparent consensusMay 5, 2025 · ~2:48:00Star Wars: A New Hope · 1977Darth VaderEpisode
They agree Vader is the obvious choice because his presence dominates the movie despite limited screen time.
Runner-up · Greedo - Apparent consensusApr 28, 2025 · ~1:04:00Someone to Watch Over Me · 1987Orbach / the captainEpisode
Orbach's scene-eating performance draws the strongest support as the most over-the-top supporting turn in the movie.
Runner-up · Joey Venza - Apparent consensusApr 21, 2025 · ~1:20:00Minority Report · 2002Peter StormareEpisode
They again land on Stormare as the over-the-top scene stealer, with several other supporting players discussed as alternatives.
Runner-up · Dweezil Zappa - Apparent consensusApr 14, 2025 · ~56:00Can't Hardly Wait · 1998Klepto KidEpisode
Klepto Kid is singled out as the most scene-stealing supporting player, with Brian Klugman as another strong mention.
Runner-up · Brian Klugman's stoner guy - DeclaredApr 4, 2025 · ~1:20:00The Saint · 1997Emily Mortimer as the stewardessEpisode
Bill picks Mortimer’s brief stewardess cameo as the definition of a small but notable role.
- DeclaredMar 31, 2025 · ~1:10:00Good Will Hunting (Live from Boston) · 1997Jimmy FlynnEpisode
After a few nominees, they settle on Jimmy Flynn as the memorable low-line-count player who stands out most.
Runner-up · Cole Hauser - Apparent consensusMar 24, 2025 · ~1:12:00Blue Chips · 1994Lou Gossett Jr.Episode
After listing several candidates, they land on Lou Gossett Jr. as the best fit for the wild-card award.
Runner-up · JT Walsh - DeclaredMar 17, 2025 · ~1:20:00Days of Thunder · 1990Lottie Sorrell / Roxy from Basic InstinctEpisode
The stripper police officer, identified as the Roxy actress, wins over Fred Dalton Thompson’s reliably outsized supporting turn.
Runner-up · Fred Dalton Thompson - DeclaredFeb 17, 2025 · ~1:12:00Wayne's World · 1992Ed O'NeillEpisode
From a strong final four, they give the Dion Waiters award to Ed O'Neill for his memorable supporting turn.
Runner-up · Alice Cooper - Apparent consensusFeb 3, 2025 · ~1:20:00Before Sunset · 2004Philippe, Jesse’s book-tour driver/handlerEpisode
Philippe is identified as the most unnecessary supporting figure because he mostly just waits and drives Jesse around.
Runner-up · Victor Dobchev, the French handler - Apparent consensusJan 20, 2025 · ~40:00A 2025 Rewatchables MailbagDion WaitersEpisode
They revisit the Dion Waiters heat-check concept and decide to keep it rather than replace it with a newer player analogue.
Runner-up · Cam Thomas - Apparent consensusJan 6, 2025 · ~56:00Den of Thieves (Live from L.A.) · 2018the two Chinese-food-ordering ladiesEpisode
They picked the two women ordering Chinese food as the best short-burst heat check performances.
Runner-up · the FBI vegan tennis guy - Apparent consensusDec 30, 2024 · ~1:20:00Friday Night Lights · 2004The burger-joint guy telling Winchell, 'Don't waste a second of it'Episode
After a few candidates, the burger-joint guy wins for the brief but memorable scene-steal.
Runner-up · Flippy - Apparent consensusDec 23, 2024 · ~1:44:00Home Alone 2: Lost in New York · 1992Pigeon LadyEpisode
They think the Pigeon Lady is in the movie too much, with Buzz and a few others mentioned as possibilities.
Runner-up · Buzz - Apparent consensusDec 9, 2024 · ~1:04:00Disclosure · 1994Dennis MillerEpisode
The hosts lean toward Dennis Miller as the best supporting spark-plug, though they also mention the lawyers as strong candidates.
Runner-up · the two lawyers - Apparent consensusNov 18, 2024 · ~1:20:00The Replacements · 2000Madden and SummerallEpisode
They say Madden and Summerall are the clearest winners, with the stripper cheerleaders also in the mix.
Runner-up · the two stripper cheerleaders - DeclaredNov 11, 2024 · ~1:20:00Meet The Parents · 2000Owen WilsonEpisode
They give the Dion Waiters award to Owen Wilson's outsize supporting turn.
Runner-up · Judah Friedlander / the flight attendant - DeclaredNov 4, 2024 · ~1:20:00Body Double · 1984Sid GoldbergEpisode
The porn-video host Sid Goldberg wins because he steals the whole adult-industry sequence whenever he appears.
Runner-up · Linda Shaw body double / Frankie from Frankie Goes to Hollywood - DeclaredOct 7, 2024 · ~1:04:00Poltergeist · 1982Louis Teague as the evil developerEpisode
They give the heat-check style award to the developer for his calm-to-angry scene work.
Runner-up · Dominique Dunne as the older daughter - Apparent consensusSep 17, 2024 · ~1:20:00John Wick · 2014John LeguizamoEpisode
Leguizamo won for making a huge impact in limited screen time and leaving them wanting more.
Runner-up · Jimmy the cop - DeclaredSep 10, 2024 · ~48:00The Sixth Sense · 1999Donnie WahlbergEpisode
They give the heat-check award to Donnie Wahlberg for a dramatic physical transformation and brief but memorable role.
Runner-up · M. Night Shyamalan as Dr. Hill - DeclaredSep 3, 2024 · ~40:00Night Shift · 1982Carbone’s nephewEpisode
Carbone’s nephew got the Dion Waiter’s award for the standout extra-level contribution.
Runner-up · the two basketball players - Apparent consensusAug 27, 2024 · ~2:00:00Purple Rain · 1984Billy SparksEpisode
They decide Billy Sparks is the best Deion Waiters-type small-role presence, with Jerome and others considered but not chosen.
Runner-up · Jerome Benton - Apparent consensusAug 22, 2024 · ~1:12:00Rudy · 1993Vince VaughnEpisode
They land on Vince Vaughn as the most enjoyable small-role presence, though the equipment manager gets an honorable mention.
Runner-up · the equipment manager - DeclaredAug 13, 2024 · ~1:36:00The Grand Budapest Hotel · 2014Lucas HedgesEpisode
They settled on Lucas Hedges for extracting the most out of a small role.
Runner-up · Jason Schwartzman / Owen Wilson / Bill Murray - Apparent consensusAug 6, 2024 · ~1:04:00Dodgeball · 2004Jason Bateman as Pepper BrooksEpisode
They choose Pepper Brooks as the most impactful low-minute performance.
Runner-up · Patton Oswalt voiceovers - DeclaredJul 15, 2024 · ~1:28:00True Lies · 1994SimonEpisode
The hosts treat Simon as such an obvious fit that they joke the award could be renamed for him.
- DeclaredJul 12, 2024 · ~1:04:00For Love of the Game · 1999J.K. SimmonsEpisode
Bill says J.K. Simmons is his pick for the Dion Waiters Award, with Jenna Malone mentioned as another possibility.
Runner-up · Jenna Malone - DeclaredJul 9, 2024 · ~1:12:00Twister · 1996Todd FieldEpisode
They give the award to Todd Field for his supporting presence and comic bits, while noting Hoffman is too central to fit the spirit of the category.
Runner-up · Philip Seymour Hoffman - DeclaredJul 4, 2024 · ~40:00Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me · 1999Vern TroyerEpisode
After considering several supporting players, they agreed Vern Troyer was the standout over Rob Lowe and the other nominees.
Runner-up · Rob Lowe - Apparent consensusJul 2, 2024 · ~1:04:00The Naked Gun · 1988O.J. SimpsonEpisode
They debated several candidates, but settled on O.J. Simpson as the movie's standout multi-scene presence.
Runner-up · Reggie Jackson - Apparent consensusJun 25, 2024 · ~1:12:00The Bad News Bears · 1976Vic Morrow as Coach TurnerEpisode
They treat Coach Turner as both a strong that-guy and a Dion Waiters-level presence.
- DeclaredJun 18, 2024 · ~1:12:00The Longest Yard · 1974Michael Fox as the announcerEpisode
They land on the announcer because he shows up, does the commentary, and leaves a big impression despite limited screen time.
Runner-up · Bernadette Peters - Apparent consensusJun 4, 2024 · ~1:12:00Slap Shot · 1977Tim McCrackenEpisode
They narrow the field of scene-stealers and settle on Tim McCracken as the biggest heat-check performance.
Runner-up · Dr. Hook - Apparent consensusMay 28, 2024 · ~1:28:00Fast Times at Ridgemont High · 1982JeffersonEpisode
They mostly converge on Jefferson, with Stoltz also strongly in the mix.
Runner-up · Stephen Stojanovic (Stoltz) - Apparent consensusMay 21, 2024 · ~1:12:00Back to the Future Part II · 1989FleaEpisode
Flea is the clear pick for the cameo/bit role award, with Needles and the Tannen henchmen as alternatives.
Runner-up · Needles / Biff’s 2015 henchmen - DeclaredMay 13, 2024 · ~2:00:00Jerry Maguire · 1996Jay MohrEpisode
The hosts choose Jay Mohr as the movie's best 'too much but still fun' supporting presence.
Runner-up · Kelly Preston - Apparent consensusMay 7, 2024 · ~1:04:00Along Came Polly · 2004Alec BaldwinEpisode
After considering several scene-stealers, they give the award to Baldwin for the strength of Dersky.
Runner-up · Hank Azaria - DeclaredApr 30, 2024 · ~1:04:00The Running Man · 1987the old lady who picks Ben RichardsEpisode
They pick Mrs. McArdle because her one-line endorsement of Richards is the scene that pops most.
Runner-up · Dynamo - Apparent consensusApr 23, 2024 · ~1:12:00Hardcore · 1979Leonard Gaines as RamadaEpisode
Ramada was the clear favorite for the scene-stealing role, with George Harper also getting mentioned.
Runner-up · George Harper - DeclaredApr 9, 2024 · ~1:36:00The War of the Roses · 1989the house-fire guy in the hospitalEpisode
They choose the hospital-room guy as the most memorable smaller-role presence, with Susan mentioned as a secondary option.
Runner-up · Susan the housekeeper - Left openMar 26, 2024 · ~1:12:00Manchester By The Sea · 2016No clear winner recordedEpisode
They briefly float several performers and joke through the supporting girlfriend and wife slots without a firm single winner.
- Apparent consensusMar 19, 2024 · ~1:12:00Internal Affairs · 1990Peck's ex-wife LollyEpisode
The hosts use the Dion Waiters slot to spotlight Peck's ex-wife Lolly, while also naming Mrs. Orokus as another fit.
Runner-up · Mrs. Orokus - Left openMar 5, 2024 · ~1:20:00Road House · 1989No clear winner recordedEpisode
They mention several strong candidates, including Sam Elliott, Jimmy Reno, Terry Funk, and Dawn Chicone, but never settle on one winner.
- Left openFeb 27, 2024 · ~1:12:00Rounders (Live from New York) · 1998No clear winner recordedEpisode
The panel debates several candidates but does not arrive at a clean consensus for the category.
Runner-up · Teddy KGB - DeclaredFeb 20, 2024 · ~1:20:00Creed (Live from Philadelphia) · 2015Richard Costner as Leo’s dadEpisode
Richard Costner’s brief but emphatic scene is singled out as the heat-check performance.
Runner-up · Wood Harris - Apparent consensusFeb 13, 2024 · ~1:12:00Forrest Gump (Live from D.C.) · 1994the drill sergeantEpisode
The drill sergeant’s scene-stealing turn is chosen as the best heat check, though the bus driver is a strong alternative.
Runner-up · Dorothy Harris the bus driver - DeclaredJan 30, 2024 · ~1:04:00The Insider · 1999Bruce McGillEpisode
Bruce McGill’s courtroom blow-up is the clear choice, with the other scene-stealers only mentioned as alternatives.
Runner-up · Michael Gambon - DeclaredJan 16, 2024 · ~1:28:00Silver Linings Playbook · 2012Julia StilesEpisode
The hosts give the Dion Waiters Award to Julia Stiles for her brief but highly effective scenes.
Runner-up · Shea Whigham - Apparent consensusJan 9, 2024 · ~1:28:00Flight · 2012john goodmanEpisode
Goodman wins for the huge, scene-stealing burst of chaos he brings in as the drug dealer.
Runner-up · trina - Apparent consensusDec 26, 2023 · ~1:20:00Under Siege · 1992The soldier who says Honolulu will reach 10,000 degrees FahrenheitEpisode
They select the wild one-line read in the war room as the movie’s biggest heat check.
- DeclaredDec 12, 2023 · ~1:12:00The Pelican Brief · 1993Sam ShepardEpisode
They explicitly gave the award to Sam Shepard over Tucci because Shepard leaves an outsized mark in fewer scenes.
Runner-up · Stanley Tucci - DeclaredDec 5, 2023 · ~1:12:00Sea of Love · 1989the older woman at the speed-date restaurantEpisode
They give the Deion Waiters nod to the lonely older woman on Pacino's date, though Rooker and John Spencer are also discussed.
Runner-up · Michael Rooker - DeclaredNov 28, 2023 · ~56:00American Pie · 1999Casey AffleckEpisode
Casey Affleck wins the heat-check award for a tiny sushi-bar cameo, though Coolidge is also strongly considered.
Runner-up · Jennifer Coolidge - DeclaredNov 21, 2023 · ~56:00Mr. and Mrs. Smith · 2005Michelle MonaghanEpisode
Monaghan won for a memorable one-scene turn, with praise also given to the IT-team support players.
Runner-up · the non-Kerry Washington members of the It team - DeclaredNov 14, 2023 · ~1:04:00An Officer and a Gentleman · 1982Lou Gossett Jr. as FoleyEpisode
After discussing several great supporting turns, they award the Dion Waiters spot to Lou Gossett Jr.
Runner-up · Victor French as the stepfather - DeclaredNov 7, 2023 · ~1:04:00Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves · 1991the witchEpisode
The witch is offered first, then Sean Connery is floated as another strong example of a memorable outsider arrival.
Runner-up · Sean Connery - DeclaredOct 31, 2023 · ~1:04:00The Omen · 1976the first nannyEpisode
They choose the first nanny for making a huge impact in only a few minutes.
Runner-up · Leo McKern as Bugenhagen - DeclaredOct 24, 2023 · ~56:00In The Line of Fire · 1993the wheelchair gun expertEpisode
They again highlight the memorable one-scene helper, with other minor characters mentioned as runner-ups.
Runner-up · Fred Thompson - DeclaredOct 17, 2023 · ~1:20:00So I Married An Axe Murderer · 1993Phil HartmanEpisode
They call the Phil Hartman cameo the obvious Dion Waiters winner, while also praising Richards, Grodin, and others as strong contenders.
Runner-up · Steve Wright - DeclaredOct 10, 2023 · ~56:00They Live (Live from L.A.) · 1988George Buck FlowerEpisode
George Buck Flower's tuxedoed drifter/collaborator is selected as the scene-stealing supporting player.
Runner-up · the first alien newsstand guy - DeclaredSep 19, 2023 · ~1:20:00A Bronx Tale · 2003Joe PesciEpisode
Pesci wins the Dion Waiters award because his small role still brings outsized impact.
Runner-up · Eddie Mush - DeclaredSep 5, 2023 · ~56:00Lost In Translation · 2003Anna FarisEpisode
They agree Anna Faris is the standout supporting burst, with the lounge singer mentioned as a backup candidate.
Runner-up · the redheaded lounge singer - DeclaredAug 15, 2023 · ~1:12:00Eyes Wide Shut · 1999Alan CummingEpisode
After a few other candidates are mentioned, the group lands on Alan Cumming as the scene-stealing supporting performer.
Runner-up · Mandy's hospital rescuer - DeclaredAug 8, 2023 · ~1:12:00National Lampoon’s Vacation · 1983Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid)Episode
They call Cousin Eddie the repeat, quintessential Dion Waiters winner, with John Candy discussed as the main alternative possibility.
Runner-up · John Candy - DeclaredJun 27, 2023 · ~1:12:00This Is The End · 2013Michael CeraEpisode
Michael Cera gets the Dion Waiters Award for his brief but memorable burst of scene-stealing energy.
- Apparent consensusJun 20, 2023 · ~1:20:00Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade · 1989The Grail KnightEpisode
They settle on the Grail Knight as the standout supporting performance in the category.
- DeclaredJun 8, 2023 · ~40:00Dumb and Dumber · 1994the pepper-eating bad guyEpisode
They pick the minor villain who eats the peppers as the strongest brief-scene performer, while also praising Terry Gar.
Runner-up · Terry Gar - DeclaredMay 23, 2023 · ~1:28:00The Last Days of Disco · 1998Robert Sean LeonardEpisode
They use the category for Robert Sean Leonard's limited but memorable turn, especially the ending street moment.
Runner-up · none given - DeclaredMay 9, 2023 · ~1:04:00Chef · 2014Robert Downey Jr.Episode
After listing a loaded field, they give the award to Robert Downey Jr. for his scene-stealing turn.
Runner-up · Amy Sedaris - DeclaredApr 11, 2023 · ~1:04:00Indecent Proposal · 1993Oliver Platt as JeremyEpisode
They again single out Oliver Platt as the character who most overdelivers in a secondary role.
- Left openMar 28, 2023 · ~1:12:00Cape Fear · 1991No clear winner recordedEpisode
They joke that the film is loaded with Dion Waiters-type names, but the discussion never settles on one winner.
- DeclaredMar 21, 2023 · ~56:00Adventureland · 2009Bill Hader / Kristen WiigEpisode
They treat Hader and Wiig as eligible standout scene-stealers, though the lounge singer is also floated as the bigger single swing.
Runner-up · The hot-blooded lounge singer - DeclaredFeb 7, 2023 · ~48:00The Vanishing · 1993Sandra BullockEpisode
They give Sandra Bullock the Dion Waiters award for her energetic supporting work.
- DeclaredJan 31, 2023 · ~56:00Deliverance · 1972the banjo kidEpisode
The banjo kid wins for being the creepiest-looking person in the film.
Runner-up · Redman’s banjo-hands guy - Apparent consensusJan 17, 2023 · ~1:04:00Alive · 1993John MalkovichEpisode
John Malkovich is the clear winner for the standout supporting turn, though the screaming passenger also gets a shoutout.
Runner-up · the screaming lady - DeclaredJan 10, 2023 · ~1:20:00Sideways · 2004MC Ganey as the angry naked guyEpisode
They choose MC Ganey's angry naked man as the most memorable scene-stealing role over Sandra Oh and Cammie.
Runner-up · Sandra Oh as Cammie - DeclaredDec 20, 2022 · ~1:12:00I Am Legend · 2007dash mihokEpisode
Dash Mihok gets the award for making the alpha vampire feel especially menacing.
- DeclaredDec 6, 2022 · ~56:00Man On Fire · 2004Christopher WalkenEpisode
They ultimately chose Christopher Walken for the heat-check, scene-stealing award.
Runner-up · Mickey Rourke - DeclaredNov 29, 2022 · ~1:12:00Planes, Trains and Automobiles · 1987Dylan Baker as Gus's sonEpisode
They give Dylan Baker's disgusting, scene-stealing turn the Dion Waiters award.
- DeclaredNov 22, 2022 · ~1:20:00Body Heat · 1981Mickey Rourke as TeddyEpisode
Mickey Rourke’s small but electric Teddy role wins the category easily.
Runner-up · Ted Danson - Left openNov 8, 2022 · ~1:52:00Cruising · 1980No clear winner recordedEpisode
They list several worthy candidates but never land on one winner.
- DeclaredOct 18, 2022 · ~1:12:00Pineapple Express · 2008Ed Begley Jr.Episode
They ultimately give this to Ed Begley Jr. for the scene-stealing dinner performance, after also praising the kid weed seller.
Runner-up · The high-school weed dealer kid - DeclaredOct 4, 2022 · ~1:12:00Pitch Perfect · 2012Adam DevineEpisode
After some back-and-forth, Adam Devine is chosen as the small-role performer who steals the movie most forcefully.
Runner-up · Elizabeth Banks - Apparent consensusSep 27, 2022 · ~2:44:00Boogie Nights (Part 1 and 2) · 1997the Colonel and Floyd GondoliEpisode
They tried to separate the categories but effectively treated the Colonel and Floyd as the big scene-stealing co-winners.
Runner-up · Floyd Gondoli alone - DeclaredSep 6, 2022 · ~1:20:00Saving Private Ryan · 1998Barry PepperEpisode
They split the Dion Waiters concept into tiers and choose Barry Pepper as the clear squad-member winner.
Runner-up · Tom Sizemore - Apparent consensusAug 30, 2022 · ~56:00Tango and Cash · 1989Terry HatcherEpisode
They choose Terry Hatcher for doing the most with a small role and treating the part like a real character arc.
Runner-up · Face hair - DeclaredAug 22, 2022 · ~56:00Scent of a Woman · 1992Bradley WhitfordEpisode
They give the heat-check award to Bradley Whitford, though Anwar and Manny the chauffeur also get love.
Runner-up · Gabrielle Anwar - Apparent consensusAug 15, 2022 · ~1:12:00Grease · 1978BlancheEpisode
Bill initially leans toward Blanche's big swings, but Patty Simcox and Vince Fontaine are also mentioned as heat-check candidates.
Runner-up · Patty Simcox - DeclaredAug 8, 2022 · ~1:20:00School Ties · 1992Ben AffleckEpisode
They chose Ben Affleck for standing out the most despite limited lines and screen time.
- DeclaredAug 4, 2022 · ~56:00Can't Buy Me Love · 1987Seth GreenEpisode
They split a close call and eventually agreed Seth Green is the clear winner.
Runner-up · Cindy's mom - DeclaredJul 19, 2022 · ~1:20:00Above The Rim · 1994Bernie MacEpisode
Bernie Mac is the clear choice for the scene-stealing actor who is operating in his own lane.
Runner-up · Marlon Wayans - Apparent consensusJun 28, 2022 · ~1:28:00Project X · 2012Dax the cameramanEpisode
They pick Dax as the most obvious horror-movie first kill because the camera guy is the most expendable character.
Runner-up · The neighbor with the mustache - DeclaredJun 15, 2022 · ~1:20:00Hard to Kill · 1990the liquor store clerkEpisode
They give the edge to the liquor store clerk for making the biggest impression in limited screen time.
Runner-up · the hospital hitman - Apparent consensusJun 2, 2022 · ~1:04:00Cop Land · 1997John SpencerEpisode
They debate several candidates, but John Spencer is the final pick for the big-swing supporting turn.
Runner-up · Pete Berg - Apparent consensusMay 10, 2022 · ~56:00Beverly Hills Cop 2 · 1987Gilbert GottfriedEpisode
They give the award to Gilbert Gottfried for the loud improvised apartment scene, while also mentioning Chris Rock and Paul Reiser.
Runner-up · Chris Rock - DeclaredMay 3, 2022 · ~56:00Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery · 1997Will Ferrell as MustafaEpisode
After some back and forth, the room settles on Will Ferrell’s Mustafa as the most over-the-top supporting turn.
Runner-up · Seth Green - DeclaredApr 26, 2022 · ~1:04:00A League of their Own · 1992John LovitzEpisode
They agreed Lovitz is the clear heat-check winner because of how much he delivers in such limited screen time.
- DeclaredApr 19, 2022 · ~1:04:00Spider-Man (2002) · 2002Macho Man Randy SavageEpisode
The hosts agree Macho Man's tiny wrestling cameo is the biggest heat check in the film.
Runner-up · Octavia Spencer - DeclaredApr 12, 2022 · ~1:20:00The Player · 1992Whoopi GoldbergEpisode
Whoopi Goldberg takes the performance award for sheer scene-stealing comedy, with Richard E. Grant and Dean Stockwell mentioned as alternatives.
Runner-up · Richard E. Grant - Apparent consensusApr 5, 2022 · ~56:00Die Hard 2 · 1990John AmosEpisode
The hosts end up on John Amos as the standout supporting presence, while also noting the hyper-caffeinated newsroom producer.
Runner-up · the chain-smoking TV news producer - Left openMar 29, 2022 · ~1:20:00Panic Room · 2002No clear winner recordedEpisode
Leto is the obvious overacting candidate, but the hosts never fully award the category to anyone.
Runner-up · Jared Leto - DeclaredMar 22, 2022 · ~56:00Shooter · 2007Ned BeattyEpisode
They award the Dion Waiters spot to Ned Beatty for coming in hot and dominating his scenes.
- DeclaredFeb 8, 2022 · ~1:20:00Rachel Getting Married · 2008Deborah WingerEpisode
Deborah Winger takes the heat-check award, with Sebastian Stan mentioned as a brief but notable extra burst of energy.
Runner-up · Sebastian Stan - DeclaredJan 25, 2022 · ~1:12:00Casino · 1995James WoodsEpisode
They name James Woods as the obvious winner, while also mentioning Rickles and Scorsese's mom as worthy runners-up.
Runner-up · Don Rickles - DeclaredJan 18, 2022 · ~56:00Miracle · 2004Al MichaelsEpisode
They eventually pick Al Michaels for the Dwayne-Waiters-style category about a memorable side presence.
Runner-up · the Russian coach - Left openDec 22, 2021 · ~56:00Father of the Bride · 1991No clear winner recordedEpisode
They float a few possibilities, but do not land on a clear heat-check winner.
Runner-up · BD Wong - DeclaredDec 7, 2021 · ~1:04:00Saturday Night Fever · 1977Fran Drescher as ConnieEpisode
From the nominees, they choose Fran Drescher for the biggest heat-check impact in limited screen time.
Runner-up · Monty the DJ - Apparent consensusNov 2, 2021 · ~1:20:00Heat ("The Three-Heat") · 1995Kevin Gage as WaingroEpisode
Mann says there is not one single winner, but he immediately singles out Waingro and then Tom Noonan as major scene-stealers.
Runner-up · Tom Noonan as Kelso - DeclaredOct 26, 2021 · ~1:04:00Halloween · 1978the cemetery guy who never finishes his storyEpisode
They hand the award to the cemetery worker whose story gets cut off before he can finish it.
Runner-up · Nancy Stephens as Marion Chambers - Apparent consensusSep 28, 2021 · ~1:28:00Trainspotting · 1996Peter Mullan as Mother SuperiorEpisode
Although they mention Keith Allen, they clearly elevate Peter Mullan's brief but scene-owning turn as Mother Superior.
Runner-up · Keith Allen as the dealer - DeclaredAug 16, 2021 · ~1:04:00Argo · 2012John Goodman and Alan ArkinEpisode
They split the award between Goodman and Arkin because both are so memorable in limited screen time.
Runner-up · Bryan Cranston - DeclaredAug 3, 2021 · ~1:20:00Victory · 1981the German announcerEpisode
After excluding Pele as too important, they settle on the German announcer as the strongest scene-stealer.
Runner-up · Ardiles - DeclaredJul 20, 2021 · ~1:12:00Fight Club · 1999MeatloafEpisode
They choose Meatloaf as the most memorable over-the-top supporting presence, with Chloe offered as a possible alternate.
Runner-up · The cancer patient Chloe - DeclaredJul 5, 2021 · ~1:04:00Independence Day · 1996Harry Connick Jr.Episode
They settle on Harry Connick Jr. for the loud, high-energy supporting turn that briefly dominates the movie.
Runner-up · Judd Hirsch - DeclaredJun 29, 2021 · ~1:28:00Boyz n the Hood · 1991Tyra Farrell as Ricky's motherEpisode
Tyra Farrell won because she did a lot in a small amount of screen time and had strong range across scenes.
- DeclaredJun 22, 2021 · ~56:00Stripes · 1981John CandyEpisode
Candy’s big, scene-stealing turns are chosen as the movie’s clearest heat check over the runners-up.
Runner-up · Dave Thomas - Apparent consensusJun 15, 2021 · ~48:00City Slickers · 1991the Ben and Jerry's guysEpisode
They give the edge to the Ben & Jerry’s pair for their memorable menu-pairing scene, with Noble Willingham also in the mix.
Runner-up · Noble Willingham - Apparent consensusJun 8, 2021 · ~1:12:00Raiders of the Lost Ark · 1981Mr. KatangaEpisode
Katanga gets the nod for maximum energy, while the Cairo swordsman is also nominated.
Runner-up · the Cairo swordsman - DeclaredJun 8, 2021 · ~1:12:00Raiders of the Lost Ark · 1981the Cairo swordsmanEpisode
They create a reverse Dion Waiters award for the Cairo swordsman, praising him for doing very little with a big opportunity.
- DeclaredJun 1, 2021 · ~56:00Memento · 2000Mark Boone Jr. as BurtEpisode
They first consider Carrie-Anne Moss as ineligible, then settle on Burt as the best energetic supporting performance.
Runner-up · The coked-up escort - DeclaredMay 25, 2021 · ~1:12:00The Rock · 1996VX gasEpisode
Bill and the group make the inanimate VX gas the winner because it briefly appears and then creates the movie's biggest danger spike.
Runner-up · Anthony Clark as the hairstylist - DeclaredMay 18, 2021 · ~1:32:00Goodfellas · 1990Frank Vincent as Billy BatsEpisode
The award goes to Frank Vincent’s brief but unforgettable Billy Bats role.
Runner-up · Paul Sorvino as Paulie - DeclaredMay 4, 2021 · ~1:04:00What About Bob? · 1991The diner owners, the GutmansEpisode
They explicitly pick the Gutman couple as the pair that most energetically brings the heat.
- DeclaredApr 27, 2021 · ~56:00Predator · 1987Sunny LandhamEpisode
After debating the eligibility, the room settles on Sunny Landham as the strongest Dion Waiters-style presence.
Runner-up · Jesse Ventura - DeclaredApr 20, 2021 · ~56:00Mrs. Doubtfire · 1993Pierce BrosnanEpisode
They award Dion Waiters to Pierce Brosnan, largely for his flashy, magnetic supporting turn as the rival love interest.
Runner-up · null - DeclaredApr 13, 2021 · ~1:20:00Manhunter · 1986Brian CoxEpisode
When the hosts realized Cox is only in the movie for about ten minutes, they awarded him the category.
- DeclaredApr 1, 2021 · ~1:04:00Thief · 1981Detective AreziEpisode
The hosts land on Detective Arezi as the biggest scene-stealer in a limited but memorable role.
Runner-up · Jonathan Banks (recasting suggestion) - DeclaredMar 28, 2021 · ~1:00:00Commando · 1985Bill DukeEpisode
Bill Duke takes the heat-check award because his short appearance has outsized impact and menace.
Runner-up · the mall security guard on the microphone - Apparent consensusMar 22, 2021 · ~40:00Insidious · 2010the face lickerEpisode
The face licker is singled out again as the most outrageous performer in the movie’s scare machinery.
Runner-up · Joseph Bishara as the red-faced demon - Apparent consensusMar 14, 2021 · ~1:04:00Inside Man · 2006Al PalagoniaEpisode
Al Palagonia’s construction-worker Albanian reaction earns the strongest support after a broad list of heat-check contenders.
Runner-up · the hot Albanian translator - DeclaredMar 1, 2021 · ~1:20:00The Doors · 1991Michael MadsenEpisode
Michael Madsen wins as the side character who most improves the movie despite feeling loosely fact-checked.
Runner-up · Mimi Rogers - DeclaredFeb 18, 2021 · ~1:52:00Coming To America · 1988Patrice / Alison DeanEpisode
Alison Dean's Patrice gets the award for the most assertive, scene-stealing supporting performance.
Runner-up · Louis Anderson, Sam Jackson - DeclaredFeb 16, 2021 · ~1:20:00Sleeping With The Enemy · 1991the casting directorEpisode
Van awards the heat check to the casting director for making a completely white movie in that setting and era.
- DeclaredFeb 9, 2021 · ~1:12:00Taxi Driver · 1976Albert BrooksEpisode
They settle on Albert Brooks as the heat-check performer, crediting his first movie role and improvised energy.
- DeclaredJan 12, 2021 · ~1:12:00The Royal Tenenbaums · 2001Kumar Pallana as BagodaEpisode
They give the Deion Waiters Award to Kumar Pallana for Bagoda, especially for the intervention scene and his deadpan reaction.
Runner-up · Bill Murray / Stephen Lea Sheppard - DeclaredDec 29, 2020 · ~1:04:00Mr. Holland's Opus · 1995RowenaEpisode
They agree Rowena is the standout overactor/scene-stealer, with Terrence Howard mentioned as the main alternative.
Runner-up · Terrence Howard - DeclaredDec 8, 2020 · ~1:52:00The Program · 1993LatimerEpisode
Latimer is the clear choice for the category celebrating the most dominant on-screen presence.
- DeclaredDec 1, 2020 · ~1:20:00Wall Street · 1987Terrence StampEpisode
After surveying multiple candidates, they give the heat-check award to Terrence Stamp for his brief but commanding work.
Runner-up · Sean Young - Apparent consensusNov 17, 2020 · ~48:00Home Alone · 1990BuzzEpisode
After a short nominating discussion, the room settles on Buzz as the standout supporting-performance winner, with Fuller and others considered.
Runner-up · Fuller - DeclaredNov 10, 2020 · ~1:12:00Toy Story · 1995Don Rickles as Mr. Potato HeadEpisode
The hosts settle on Don Rickles, with Shea also floating Jim Carrey as a strong alternate heat-check pick.
Runner-up · Jim Carrey as Buzz - DeclaredNov 3, 2020 · ~56:00The American President · 1995Richard DreyfussEpisode
They debate eligibility and settle on Dreyfuss as the best small-but-potent supporting presence.
Runner-up · John Mahoney - Apparent consensusOct 27, 2020 · ~56:00Rocky IV · 1985Marianne CreedEpisode
They hold a quick hair check and land on Marianne Creed as the winner over James Brown.
Runner-up · James Brown - DeclaredOct 20, 2020 · ~1:12:00Spotlight · 2015Billy Crudup as Eric MacLeishEpisode
They explicitly settled on Crudup because he does a lot with a small, slippery role.
Runner-up · Stanley Tucci or Jamie Sheridan - DeclaredOct 6, 2020 · ~1:04:00Kicking and Screaming · 1995Kara BuonoEpisode
After some eligibility debate, Kara Buono wins the Deion Waiters spot for her standout supporting turn.
Runner-up · Parker Posey - DeclaredSep 17, 2020 · ~1:20:00Easy A · 2010Patricia ClarksonEpisode
Patricia Clarkson got the Dion Waiters pick for bringing the most memorable energy, with Stanley Tucci also praised.
Runner-up · Stanley Tucci - DeclaredSep 3, 2020 · ~1:04:00Dangerous Minds · 1995Courtney B. Vance as the principalEpisode
They pick the principal because he makes a huge impression in only a handful of scenes.
- Apparent consensusAug 25, 2020 · ~56:00The 40-Year-Old Virgin · 2005kevin hartEpisode
They converge on Kevin Hart as the scene-stealing Dion Waiters choice, though Leslie Mann is strongly considered too.
Runner-up · leslie mann - DeclaredAug 20, 2020 · ~1:04:00Pump Up the Volume · 1990Ellen Greene as the English teacherEpisode
After some back-and-forth, they chose Ellen Greene for the category, though Seth Green was also strongly considered.
Runner-up · Mullet Seth Green - DeclaredAug 18, 2020 · ~1:36:00Caddyshack · 1980Spaulding SmailsEpisode
They agree Spaulding Smails is the runaway winner because every brief appearance lands.
Runner-up · Lou the caddymaster - DeclaredAug 13, 2020 · ~1:12:00Bad Boys · 1995the captainEpisode
The hosts consider JoJo and a few other short-burst players, but the captain wins for dominating his brief appearances.
Runner-up · JoJo - DeclaredAug 6, 2020 · ~56:00Teen Wolf · 1985coach finstockEpisode
Bill awards the Dion Waiters category to Coach Finstock, though Kyle argues the theater teacher might qualify more strongly.
- Left openAug 4, 2020 · ~56:00The Sandlot · 1993No clear winner recordedEpisode
The hosts debate the rule fit and do not fully formalize it, but Squints is the clearest in-movie heat-check candidate they settle around.
Runner-up · James Earl Jones - DeclaredJul 21, 2020 · ~1:12:00The Conjuring · 2013BathshebaEpisode
They settle on Bathsheba as the movie's wild-card chaos engine, with the two house-flipping helpers mentioned as weaker possibilities.
Runner-up · Brad or Drew - DeclaredJul 16, 2020 · ~1:28:0025th Hour · 2002Patrice O'NealEpisode
They choose Patrice O’Neal’s brief club scene as the standout heat-check cameo.
- DeclaredJul 14, 2020 · ~1:04:00Stand By Me · 1986John Cusack as Denny LaChanceEpisode
They choose John Cusack because his brief appearance leaves a lasting impression and shapes the whole brother subplot.
Runner-up · Kiefer Sutherland - DeclaredJul 9, 2020 · ~56:00Swingers · 1996Heather GrahamEpisode
They vote Heather Graham as the clear standout in a short-but-electric supporting turn.
Runner-up · This place is dead anyway guy - DeclaredJul 2, 2020 · ~1:04:00The Perfect Storm · 2000Christopher McDonaldEpisode
They pick Christopher McDonald as the showiest supporting performance in the movie.
Runner-up · Alan Payne - DeclaredJun 10, 2020 · ~1:12:00Say Anything · 1989Eric StoltzEpisode
They choose Stoltz as the best heat check, with the small but memorable child performance also praised.
Runner-up · Joan Cusack's son - DeclaredMay 26, 2020 · ~1:20:00Boomerang · 1992John WitherspoonEpisode
They agree Witherspoon’s brief but explosive role is the all-time heat check and wins easily.
Runner-up · none - DeclaredMay 21, 2020 · ~56:00Armageddon · 1998Owen WilsonEpisode
After debating eligibility, they land on Owen Wilson as the surprise supporting player who overdelivers relative to his role.
Runner-up · Michael Clark Duncan - Left openMay 19, 2020 · ~1:04:00Back to the Future · 1985No clear winner recordedEpisode
They consider a few candidates, but decide nobody in the movie really qualifies as a true Deion Waiters-style heat check.
- Left openMay 14, 2020 · ~1:12:00Draft Day · 2014No clear winner recordedEpisode
They float several low-minute standouts, but never fully settle on a single winner for the award.
Runner-up · Chris Berman - DeclaredMay 7, 2020 · ~56:00Groundhog Day · 1993Stephen TobolowskyEpisode
Stephen Tobolowsky also wins Dion Waiters because he is such a memorable supporting presence despite limited screen time.
Runner-up · Chris Elliott - DeclaredMay 5, 2020 · ~56:00Gladiator · 2000Richard HarrisEpisode
Richard Harris gets the heat-check award for delivering a huge performance in only a few scenes.
Runner-up · Hagen - DeclaredMay 1, 2020 · ~1:12:00While You Were Sleeping · 1995Peter GallagherEpisode
They end up giving the scene-stealer award to Peter Gallagher, even though Wanda gets an honorable mention.
Runner-up · Wanda the nurse - DeclaredApr 23, 2020 · ~48:00Ronin · 1998Sean BeanEpisode
They debate it, but Sean Bean is ultimately treated as the best fit because of his outsized, late-breaking intensity.
Runner-up · Katerina Witt - DeclaredApr 21, 2020 · ~1:04:00Ferris Bueller's Day Off · 1986Chaz SheenEpisode
They agree on Charlie Sheen’s cameo as the standout little-usage performance in the movie.
Runner-up · Edie McClurg - DeclaredApr 16, 2020 · ~1:36:00Love and Basketball · 2000the teamEpisode
They land on the whole USC team as the winner, treating the award as a group performance rather than a single actor pick.
Runner-up · Sidra - DeclaredApr 9, 2020 · ~1:04:00Enemy of the State · 1998Lisa BonetEpisode
Lisa Bonet is chosen for the loudest, most scene-stealing supporting turn.
Runner-up · Tom Sizemore - DeclaredApr 7, 2020 · ~1:04:00Total Recall · 1990Sharon Stone as LoriEpisode
Sharon Stone wins because she dominates a tiny amount of screen time and clearly feels like a star-making presence.
Runner-up · the woman playing Arnold in disguise - DeclaredApr 3, 2020 · ~1:04:00Tommy Boy · 1995Rob LoweEpisode
After debating eligibility, the room settles on Rob Lowe as the standout heat-check performance.
Runner-up · Dan Aykroyd - DeclaredMar 30, 2020 · ~1:12:00Furious 7 · 2015Ronda RouseyEpisode
Ronda Rousey's brief but energetic turn is chosen as the biggest heat check.
Runner-up · Tony Jaa - DeclaredMar 26, 2020 · ~1:44:00The Karate Kid · 1984John KreeseEpisode
The field came down to Kreese, Dutch, and the announcer, with Kreese ultimately taking the award.
Runner-up · the karate tournament announcer - DeclaredMar 23, 2020 · ~56:00Edge of Tomorrow · 2014Brendan GleesonEpisode
They land on Gleeson as the biggest heat-check performance, with Paxton as the main alternative.
Runner-up · Bill Paxton - DeclaredMar 19, 2020 · ~32:00Cast Away · 2000BettinaEpisode
He gives the heat-check award to Bettina because her brief endgame appearance wins him over immediately.
Runner-up · Wilson the volleyball - DeclaredMar 5, 2020 · ~48:00Oceans 12 · 2004Bruce WillisEpisode
After some debate and additional nominations, they explicitly settle on Bruce Willis as the standout supporting presence.
Runner-up · Andy Garcia - DeclaredFeb 19, 2020 · ~1:20:00Higher Learning · 1995Busta RhymesEpisode
They choose Busta Rhymes for the movie’s biggest heat-check performance.
- Left openFeb 6, 2020 · ~1:20:00Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood · 2019No clear winner recordedEpisode
They mentioned multiple strong supporting performances, but Margaret Qualley and Nicholas Hammond were the main contenders discussed.
Runner-up · Nicholas Hammond as Sam Wanamaker - DeclaredJan 24, 2020 · ~1:10:00Heat ("The Re-Heat") · 1995Haysbert's diner bossEpisode
The Dion Waiters award goes to Haysbert's diner boss after the hosts say he'd be the one they most want to punch.
Runner-up · Wayne Grow - Left openJan 16, 2020 · ~56:00King of New York · 1990No clear winner recordedEpisode
They debate several candidates, but the discussion never fully locks on a single consensus winner.
Runner-up · Paul Calderon - DeclaredJan 9, 2020 · ~1:04:00Unstoppable · 2010NedEpisode
They agree the award belongs to Ned because he has the biggest impact with a small role, including the diner scene and the final rescue.
Runner-up · TJ Miller - DeclaredDec 20, 2019 · ~1:04:00Dunkirk · 2017Barry KeoghanEpisode
After considering several supporting players, they settle on Barry Keoghan's brief turn as George.
Runner-up · Cillian Murphy - DeclaredDec 10, 2019 · ~56:00Happy Gilmore · 1996Bob BarkerEpisode
After debating several heat-check performances, the room voted Bob Barker as the biggest single burst of impact.
Runner-up · Kevin Nealon - DeclaredDec 3, 2019 · ~1:20:00The Wolf of Wall Street · 2013Matthew McConaugheyEpisode
The room ultimately crowns McConaughey’s one-scene performance as the biggest heat check in the movie.
Runner-up · Bo Dietl - DeclaredNov 20, 2019 · ~1:00:00Skyfall · 2012Ben WhishawEpisode
They choose Ben Whishaw for doing the most with the least, with Bardem and Finney also discussed.
Runner-up · Javier Bardem - Left openNov 13, 2019 · ~40:00The Holiday · 2006No clear winner recordedEpisode
The room floated several candidates, but no single choice won clear consensus before they moved on.
Runner-up · eli-wallach - DeclaredOct 11, 2019 · ~40:00Mr. Mom · 1983the kidsEpisode
The heat-check award is given to the kids, especially the blanket kid and the one-liner kid.
Runner-up · none - DeclaredOct 7, 2019 · ~1:04:00Remember The Titans · 2000Sunshine / Ronnie BassEpisode
They ultimately favor Sunshine/Ronnie Bass because he arrives late and turns a few plays into a big-moment burst.
Runner-up · Petey - Left openSep 25, 2019 · ~1:12:00The Shawshank Redemption · 1994No clear winner recordedEpisode
The speakers disagree between Hadley, Boggs, and Brooks, so no single heat-check winner is supported.
Runner-up · Hadley - DeclaredSep 16, 2019 · ~1:04:00Beverly Hills Cop · 1984Bronson PinchotEpisode
Bronson Pinchot wins for making Serge an instant scene-stealer and turning two scenes into a career boost.
- DeclaredAug 26, 2019 · ~1:04:00Do The Right Thing · 1989John Savage as PinoEpisode
After considering several candidates, they land on John Savage as the clearest heat-check performance.
Runner-up · Rosie Perez - Left openAug 8, 2019 · ~56:00Bloodsport · 1988No clear winner recordedEpisode
The conversation doesn't settle on a definitive winner and instead drifts into a broader argument about underacting versus overacting.
- Apparent consensusAug 8, 2019 · ~56:00Bloodsport · 1988Victor LinEpisode
Victor Lin is the clear leading answer for the biggest heat check, with the point-and-gesture fighter offered as a lesser alternative.
Runner-up · the point-and-gesture fighter - Apparent consensusJul 25, 2019 · ~1:04:00Reservoir Dogs · 1992Michael MadsenEpisode
Madsen carries the biggest juice in the film, with an extra shout for the earnest cop narrator in the commode sequence.
Runner-up · the cop narrating during the commode story - DeclaredJul 23, 2019 · ~1:12:00Top Gun · 1986Meg RyanEpisode
They pick Meg Ryan for the award, while noting Michael Ironside as a fun alternative on name and impact.
Runner-up · Michael Ironside - DeclaredJul 15, 2019 · ~58:00Inglourious Basterds · 2009eli rothEpisode
After considering a few candidates, they land on Eli Roth for the award.
Runner-up · saul rubinek - DeclaredJun 24, 2019 · ~48:00The Notebook · 2004Joan AllenEpisode
Joan Allen gets the award for going hardest as the Southern mom, though James Garner is also strongly considered.
Runner-up · James Garner - Apparent consensusJun 11, 2019 · ~52:00Dead Poets Society · 1989CameronEpisode
After debating a few candidates, they land on Cameron as the most Dion Waiters-like late-arriving scene stealer.
Runner-up · Neil's dad - DeclaredMay 31, 2019 · ~48:00Fast Five · 2011the police-department guy who helps Roman talk through the vault planEpisode
They first identify the overeager police-department guy as the biggest heat check, then later pivot to Vince as the final winner.
Runner-up · Vince - DeclaredMay 26, 2019 · ~56:00The Hangover · 2009ken jeongEpisode
After some debate, they settle on Ken Jeong as the biggest heat-check performer doing the most with limited screen time.
Runner-up · rob riggle - Apparent consensusMay 13, 2019 · ~40:00John Wick: Chapter 2 · 2017Peter Stormare as TarasovEpisode
Tarasov is treated as the standout over-the-top supporting turn, with Common also discussed as a strong candidate.
Runner-up · Common as Cassian - DeclaredApr 29, 2019 · ~56:00Mean Girls · 2004Tim MeadowsEpisode
The group landed on Tim Meadows as the best heat check performance, though Amanda Seyfried was also strongly considered.
Runner-up · Amanda Seyfried - DeclaredApr 19, 2019 · ~56:00Field of Dreams · 1989Timothy BusfieldEpisode
After briefly considering a few candidates, the room gives the award to Timothy Busfield.
Runner-up · Gabby Hoffman - DeclaredApr 10, 2019 · ~56:00Major League · 1989Clue HaywoodEpisode
They choose Clue Haywood as the supporting player whose brief presence makes the strongest impact.
Runner-up · Bob Euchre's partner - DeclaredMar 18, 2019 · ~1:04:00The Natural · 1984Bobby the Bat BoyEpisode
They name Bobby the Bat Boy as the biggest heat-check performance, with Gus also floated as an alternative.
Runner-up · Gus - DeclaredMar 11, 2019 · ~1:04:00Broadcast News · 1987Joan CusackEpisode
They explicitly picked Joan Cusack for doing the most with the least.
Runner-up · the TV music composer guy - DeclaredFeb 11, 2019 · ~56:00A Star Is Born · 2018Andrew Dice ClayEpisode
After briefly considering a few names, the room lands on Andrew Dice Clay as the standout small-role performer.
Runner-up · Sam Elliott - DeclaredFeb 4, 2019 · ~48:00The Warriors · 1979CyrusEpisode
They ultimately give the heat-check award to Cyrus, with Luther as the other serious candidate.
Runner-up · Luther - DeclaredJan 21, 2019 · ~48:00The Fast and the Furious · 2001Ja RuleEpisode
They pick Ja Rule as the biggest heat check because of how much star power he had for the size of the role.
Runner-up · Johnny Tran - DeclaredJan 14, 2019 · ~40:00Old School · 2003Juliette LewisEpisode
Juliette Lewis is chosen as the biggest heat check for her two-scene turn, though Sean William Scott and others are discussed as alternatives.
Runner-up · Sean William Scott - Apparent consensusDec 24, 2018 · ~40:00Tombstone · 1993Billy Bob ThorntonEpisode
Billy Bob Thornton, Stephen Lang, and Michael Biehn are floated, but Billy Bob is treated as the strongest low-minutes impact candidate.
Runner-up · Stephen Lang - DeclaredDec 18, 2018 · ~40:00Con Air · 1997Dave ChappelleEpisode
Chappelle is chosen for making the biggest impact in limited screen time.
Runner-up · Steve Buscemi - DeclaredNov 8, 2018 · ~56:00All the Presidents Men · 1976Hal HolbrookEpisode
After weighing several brief but memorable roles, they explicitly pick Hal Holbrook as the winner.
Runner-up · Penny Fuller - DeclaredSep 20, 2018 · ~56:00True Romance · 1993Saul Rubinek as Lee DonowitzEpisode
After debating several scene-stealers, they explicitly give the Dion Waiters win to Saul Rubinek for the over-the-top producer performance.
Runner-up · Gary Oldman as Drexl - Apparent consensusSep 3, 2018 · ~40:00Taken · 2008the sex-trafficking club managerEpisode
The club manager’s overcooked performance is treated as the clearest heat-check nominee and winner.
Runner-up · Marco - DeclaredAug 23, 2018 · ~32:00Mad Max: Fury Road · 2015Doof WarriorEpisode
After a short debate, they explicitly award Dion Waiters to the Doof Warrior for his impossible-to-ignore presence.
Runner-up · Nathan Jones as Rictus Erectus - DeclaredAug 16, 2018 · ~1:04:00Wedding Crashers · 2005Will FerrellEpisode
They give the award to Will Ferrell for dominating the movie in only a couple of brief scenes.
Runner-up · Bradley Cooper - DeclaredAug 1, 2018 · ~56:00Die Hard · 1988Hart Bochner as EllisEpisode
They debate a few supporting performances, but Hart Bochner’s Ellis is the clear pick for the award.
Runner-up · Paul Gleeson as Deputy Chief Dwayne T. Robinson - DeclaredJul 26, 2018 · ~32:00Mission: Impossible · 1996Vanessa RedgraveEpisode
Vanessa Redgrave is chosen as the standout supporting performer who most maximizes her time on screen.
Runner-up · Ving Rhames - DeclaredJul 20, 2018 · ~48:00Midnight Run · 1988Dennis Farina as SerranoEpisode
The award goes to Dennis Farina, though they also praise Pantoliano and other strong supporting players.
Runner-up · Joe Pantoliano as Eddie Moscone's sidekick - Left openJul 13, 2018 · ~32:00Step Brothers · 2008No clear winner recordedEpisode
The discussion centers on several heat-check performances, but the only clear consensus is that Catherine Hahn's short role is the standout, even though the category is not formally resolved into a named winner in transcript terms.
- DeclaredJun 28, 2018 · ~48:00The Devil Wears Prada · 2006GiselleEpisode
Giselle is the clear heat-check cameo and gets the Deion Waiters Award.
- Apparent consensusJun 21, 2018 · ~40:00Forrest Gump · 1994Dick CavettEpisode
They land on Dick Cavett for aging himself backward on screen as the clearest heat-check performance.
Runner-up · Michael T. Williamson - DeclaredJun 14, 2018 · ~48:00Jurassic Park · 1993Wayne KnightEpisode
The room lands on Wayne Knight as the best heat-check role-player performance, with Bob Peck offered as the other notable nominee.
Runner-up · Bob Peck - Apparent consensusJun 7, 2018 · ~24:00Oceans 11 · 2001Elliott GouldEpisode
Elliott Gould wins for anchoring the old-school cool around the ensemble, with Julia Roberts also strongly discussed.
Runner-up · Julia Roberts - DeclaredMay 31, 2018 · ~32:00Training Day · 2001Snoop DoggEpisode
The room settles on Snoop Dogg for the biggest heat-check performance, with Cliff Curtis and others discussed as alternatives.
Runner-up · Cliff Curtis as Smiley - DeclaredMay 24, 2018 · ~46:00The Social Network · 2010Rooney MaraEpisode
After some debate, Rooney Mara wins because her brief appearance launched her career and had outsized impact relative to screen time.
Runner-up · Armie Hammer - DeclaredMar 29, 2018 · ~48:00Michael Clayton · 2007Sidney Pollack as Marty BachEpisode
Pollack is treated as the clear winner for making the most of his screen time, with Dennis O'Hare mentioned as the best other shout.
Runner-up · Dennis O'Hare - DeclaredMar 14, 2018 · ~48:00Creed · 2015Kornheiser and WilbonEpisode
The room settles on the PTI segment as the best heat-check supporting performance by a role player.
Runner-up · Felicia Rashad - DeclaredMar 9, 2018 · ~48:00The Big Lebowski · 1998Philip Seymour Hoffman as BrandtEpisode
After discussing several options, they settle on Philip Seymour Hoffman as the standout role-player performance.
Runner-up · John Turturro as Jesus Quintana - Left openFeb 7, 2018 · ~56:00Miami Vice · 2006No clear winner recordedEpisode
They mention a few heat-check candidates, but the discussion never lands on a single clear winner and is left hanging between Hawks and Marzon.
Runner-up · Eddie Marzon as Nicholas - Apparent consensusJan 25, 2018 · ~56:00Good Will Hunting · 1997Casey AffleckEpisode
Casey Affleck’s energetic supporting turn carries the room over Cole Hauser’s menace and the other nominees.
Runner-up · Cole Hauser - DeclaredJan 9, 2018 · ~24:0010 Things I Hate About You · 1999Andrew KeeganEpisode
The room explicitly agrees that Andrew Keegan’s performance is the standout heat-check role-player turn.
- DeclaredDec 14, 2017 · ~40:00Zodiac · 2007John Carroll Lynch as Arthur Lee AllenEpisode
After running through a crowded field of character actors, they pick John Carroll Lynch as the standout role-player performance.
Runner-up · Elias Koteas as Detective Molyneux - DeclaredDec 7, 2017 · ~40:0048 Hrs. · 1982James Remar as GansEpisode
After nominating several supporting performances, the room settles on James Remar as Gans as the winner.
Runner-up · Frank McRae as Captain Hayden - DeclaredNov 16, 2017 · ~48:00The Dark Knight · 2008Anthony Michael Hall as Mike EngelEpisode
The room explicitly settles on Anthony Michael Hall for the best role-player performance.
Runner-up · Richie Coster as the Chechen - DeclaredNov 2, 2017 · ~32:00The Fugitive · 1993the bald black convict on the trainEpisode
The room settles on the bald black convict on the train as the best heat-check role-player performance.
Runner-up · Dr. Charles Nichols - Left openOct 26, 2017 · ~40:00Face/Off · 1997No clear winner recordedEpisode
The panel throws out several heat-check role-player candidates, but they do not settle on one clear winner.
- DeclaredOct 12, 2017 · ~40:00Scream · 1996Matthew LillardEpisode
The room settles on Matthew Lillard as the best heat-check performance in the movie.
Runner-up · Henry Winkler - DeclaredOct 5, 2017 · ~32:00Clueless · 1995donald faisonEpisode
Donald Faison is chosen as the best heat-check role-player performance.
- DeclaredSep 28, 2017 · ~40:00Titanic · 1997Billy ZaneEpisode
Billy Zane is named outright as the standout supporting heat-check performance.
- Left openSep 21, 2017 · ~32:00Speed · 1994No clear winner recordedEpisode
Joe Morton and the old woman are both proposed, but the room never locks in one clear heat-check performance.
Runner-up · Joe Morton - DeclaredSep 14, 2017 · ~48:00The Silence of the Lambs · 1991Ted Levine as Buffalo BillEpisode
They explicitly treat Ted Levine’s Buffalo Bill as the runaway heat-check performance.
- DeclaredAug 31, 2017 · ~32:00You've Got Mail · 1998Parker PoseyEpisode
They settle on Parker Posey for the most memorable supporting heat-check performance, with Steve Zahn as the main alternate.
Runner-up · Steve Zahn - Apparent consensusAug 24, 2017 · ~32:00Point Break · 1991John C. McGinleyEpisode
John C. McGinley's loud police-chief performance is treated as the standout heat-check role-player turn, even though the others toss out a few alternatives.
Runner-up · the violent surfer gang guy