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THE REWATCHABLES FIELD GUIDE · VOL. 02
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Cast & charactersDan Waiters AwardA bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.11episodes100% resolved
- Calls logged
- 11
- Declared
- 9
- Apparent
- 2
- Left open
- 0
- First logged
- Sep 15, 2020
- Latest logged
- Nov 10, 2025
THE TRANSCRIPT REGISTER
11 winners on file
- DeclaredNov 10, 2025 · ~1:36:00Snake Eyes · 1998Jane Heitmeyer as Serena / the redheadEpisode
The redhead Serena is named the clear Dan Waiters pick because she has the movie-star juice and feels tailor-made for the category.
- DeclaredSep 29, 2025 · ~1:12:00The Sting · 1973Lonigan's henchmenEpisode
They landed on Lonigan’s henchmen because the no-lines presence still stands out.
Runner-up · Dana Elcar as the FBI agent - DeclaredJun 30, 2025 · ~1:20:00After Hours · 1985Linda FiorentinoEpisode
They explicitly give the Dan Waiters Award to Linda Fiorentino from a very deep supporting lineup.
Runner-up · Terry Garr / Catherine O'Hara / John Heard - DeclaredJul 18, 2023 · ~1:04:00My Cousin Vinny · 1992The diner chefEpisode
They choose the diner chef as the movie’s best waiter-type presence.
- DeclaredJul 11, 2023 · ~1:12:00A Time To Kill · 1996Chris CooperEpisode
They treat Chris Cooper as the easy choice for the category.
- DeclaredJun 7, 2022 · ~1:04:00Knocked Up · 2007Kristen WiigEpisode
They agree Kristen Wiig is the best scene-stealing supporting performer in the category.
Runner-up · Ryan Seacrest - Apparent consensusMay 25, 2022 · ~1:04:00Rocky III · 1982DukeEpisode
They gave the heat-check award to Duke by default, with Clubber Lang also in the mix.
Runner-up · Clubber Lang - DeclaredJul 27, 2021 · ~1:04:00The Bodyguard · 1992The chauffeurEpisode
They pick the chauffeur as the player who contributes a little before disappearing from the story.
- Apparent consensusFeb 2, 2021 · ~1:12:00Out Of Sight · 1998Luis GuzmanEpisode
After considering several scene-stealers, they land on Luis Guzman as the best supporting standout in the category.
Runner-up · Catherine Keener - DeclaredNov 24, 2020 · ~1:28:008MM · 1999James GandolfiniEpisode
The hosts choose Gandolfini as the best underused supporting presence, with Mrs. Christian also getting a serious mention.
Runner-up · Mrs. Christian - DeclaredSep 15, 2020 · ~1:04:00Unfaithful · 2002Kate BurtonEpisode
After briefly joking about Uncle June, they settled on Kate Burton as the supporting standout.
Runner-up · Uncle June