The Rewatchables' awards

The categories, most rewatchable scenes, and double features from the episodes read for them so far: 95 films and 1 episode about no one film. Every pick is a host's opinion, with who said it and when.

Dion Waiters Award: 292 picks in 91 episodes

Every film and category

Friday the 13th (1980) · ‘Friday the 13th’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

winner Betsy Palmer as Pamela Voorhees: Only about ten minutes in the movie.
“I think Jason's bomb went.”
unknown · 1:24:23
nominee Crazy Ralph
“Yeah, her Ralph.”
unknown · 1:24:15
nominee Young Jason: Called a great second scene.
“I mean, it's a great 2nd scene.”
unknown · 1:24:18

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) · ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Gas station window washer: Bill had flagged him earlier as a Dion Waiters candidate.
“Watching the windshield guy.”
Bill Simmons · 1:07:58
nominee Grandpa
“I can either offer you grandpa or gas station washing the windshield guy.”
Bill Simmons · 1:07:55

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) · 'Talladega Nights' With Craig Horlbeck, Danny Heifetz, and Danny Kelly

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Molly Shannon
“We have Molly Shannon.”
Craig Horlbeck · 1:29:14
nominee Amy Adams as Susan
“I think Amy Adams definitely qualifies.”
unknown · 1:29:42
nominee Ted Manson as Chip
“Grandpa Chip.”
unknown · 1:29:48
nominee Gary Cole as Reese Bobby: Argued he is on screen too much; others argue he starts on a run but leaves for an hour.
“I don't think Gary Cole qualifies.”
unknown · 1:30:05
nominee Michael Clarke Duncan
“So I would also give you Michael Clark Duncan.”
unknown · 1:31:41
nominee Adam McKay as Terry (original Dennit Racing driver)
“The original driver for Dennet racing at the start of the movie, Terry Chevaux, is Adam McCann?”
Craig Horlbeck · 1:31:55
winner Molly Shannon: Molly Shannon wins the award.
“I think it's Molly Shannon.”
unknown · 1:32:32

Domestic Disturbance (2001) · ‘Domestic Disturbance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Steve Buscemi as Ray
“It's bershemi, right?”
unknown · 1:13:33
nominee Patty the hooker as Patty: Floated by a host; the case for her is that she passes time watching DePaul with Ray.
“Can you make a case for the hooker?”
unknown · 1:13:34

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) · ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ With Bill Simmons, Steven Spielberg, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Someone who is not the star but comes in hot for a short stretch.

pick HAL 9000
“I think it's Hal.”
Bill Simmons · 1:59:29
pick Daniel Richter as Moon-Watcher
“I have Daniel Richter as Moon Watcher, the chief ape.”
Sean Fennessey · 1:59:34
pick Vivian Kubrick: His number two.
“I think it's Vivian Kubrick, who wants a bush baby and whose father calls her squirt.”
Bill Simmons · 1:59:42

Fargo (1996) · ‘Fargo’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

winner Steve Park as Mike Yanagita: Chris runs through the small parts he could offer, then settles on Yanagita.
“I love all that. It's Mike Ganagita.”
Chris Ryan · 1:30:38
winner Steve Park as Mike Yanagita: Bill puts Yanagita on his all-time Dion Waiters Rushmore.
“I have Yanagita on my Waiters Rushmore.”
Bill Simmons · 1:30:42
nominee Shep Proudfoot
“I could offer you Shep Proudfoot at Steve Park.”
Chris Ryan · 1:30:17
nominee Jose Feliciano concert (Carl takes the escort)
“I could offer you Jose Feliciano.”
Chris Ryan · 1:30:30
nominee John Marley as Jack Woltz: Added to the all-time list as a Godfather example.
“I would only add... John Marley is Jack Wolfson, Godfather.”
unknown · 1:31:05

Zodiac (2007) · ‘Zodiac’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Biggest heat check in the movie.

winner Clea DuVall
“Clay Duval to me is the pinnacle of this category because she has one scene.”
unknown · 2:12:43
nominee Brian Cox as Melvin Belli
“I had Cox, he's in 2 full scenes.”
unknown · 2:12:53
nominee Melvin Belli's housekeeper (actor not named)
“Low-key nomination, Melvin Belley's housekeeper, when she drops the cookies off.”
unknown · 2:13:09
nominee Charles Fleischer as the man in the basement
“Charles Fleischer, one scene.”
unknown · 2:12:40

F1 (2025) · ‘F1’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role that makes a big impact.

winner Shea Whigham as the man in the opening Whole Lotta Love scene: One scene, three lines, then gone.
“That's my Dion Waiters.”
unknown · 1:23:57
nominee Don Cavendish, the aggressive English reporter
“Could we go with the aggressive English reporter, Don Cavendish?”
unknown · 1:24:23

Weird Science (1985) · ‘Weird Science’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Britt Leach as Gary's dad
“I know it's not the right choice, but I love Gary's dad.”
Kyle Brandt · 1:19:34
winner Bill Paxton as Chet: In only three scenes.
“I have Chet, Bill Paxton.”
Bill Simmons · 1:19:50

The Truman Show (1998) · ‘The Truman Show’ With Bill Simmons, Glen Powell, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

winner Paul Giamatti as control room staffer: In about four scenes; grounded even if he shot two days on a sound stage.
“No, this goes to Giamatti.”
Chris Ryan · 1:12:58
nominee the woman next to Giamatti in the control room (Chloe): Shot as important in climactic moments but never says anything.
“Chloe, I think her name is.”
Glen Powell · 1:13:28

RoboCop (1987) · ‘RoboCop’ (1987) With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Ed 209: Three scenes and he takes it away.
“To me, and I'm just like, I got to go back to my guy, Ed 209.”
Bill Simmons · 1:22:08
nominee The I'd buy that for a dollar guy
“I had buy that for a dollar guy, but you could go either.”
unknown · 1:22:20

Species (1995) · ‘Species’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact

winner Michelle Williams: Young Natasha
“Michelle.”
unknown · 1:09:33
winner The Hollywood Hills guy as Robbie: A pretty good villain in five minutes
“You know what I gave? I gave Hollywood Hills date rape, guys.”
unknown · 1:09:36
winner All the dead guys: Co-winners, besides Molina
“All the dead guys, all the victory. They all have to, they all have to have their little Dion Waiters moment and then get killed.”
unknown · 1:09:47

After Hours (1985) · ‘After Hours’ with Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Teri Garr
“Terry Garr, Catherine O'Hara, Linda Fiorentino, Will Patton, Vernon Bloom, and Cheech and Chong.”
unknown · 1:19:32
nominee Catherine O'Hara
“Terry Garr, Catherine O'Hara, Linda Fiorentino, Will Patton, Vernon Bloom, and Cheech and Chong.”
unknown · 1:19:32
nominee Will Patton as Horst
“Terry Garr, Catherine O'Hara, Linda Fiorentino, Will Patton, Vernon Bloom, and Cheech and Chong.”
unknown · 1:19:32
nominee Verna Bloom
“Terry Garr, Catherine O'Hara, Linda Fiorentino, Will Patton, Vernon Bloom, and Cheech and Chong.”
unknown · 1:19:32
nominee Cheech and Chong
“Terry Garr, Catherine O'Hara, Linda Fiorentino, Will Patton, Vernon Bloom, and Cheech and Chong.”
unknown · 1:19:32
nominee John Heard as the bartender
“I also had John Heard.”
unknown · 1:19:41
winner Linda Fiorentino as Kiki Bridges: Winner for being captivating even when he cannot say what she is doing in the movie.
“Speaking of the Sopranos, legendary Sopranos player, I have Fiorentino winning.”
Bill Simmons · 1:19:43

Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) · ‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Sam Phillips as Katya
“It's Sam Phillips.”
unknown · 1:34:04
nominee Joe Zaloom as Jerry, the Chester A. Arthur truck driver: Comes in, solves a riddle, and leaves.
“Jerry comes in by Joe Zaloom.”
unknown · 1:34:14

Working Girl (1988) · ‘Working Girl’ With Bill Simmons, Amanda Dobbins, and Joanna Robinson

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

nominee Joan Cusack: Eligibility questioned because she has more screen time than a typical pick, but called a classic Dion Waiters.
“I mean, Joan Cusack would be a classic Dion Waiters.”
unknown · 1:34:38
nominee Olympia Dukakis: One scene, the year after winning the Oscar.
“What about Olympia Ducaki?”
unknown · 1:34:45
nominee Robert Easton as Armister: The Colonel Sanders beard and accent man with one scene.
“Robert Easton, who plays Armister, who is the like, who is the guy in the deal with the like, Colonel Sanders beard and accent.”
unknown · 1:34:52
winner Nora Dunn: Frightening and very good at that specific kind of part.
“The member. I think the answer is probably Nora Dunn.”
unknown · 1:35:05

Rocky (1976) · ‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Gazzo's driver as Gazzo's driver: Called the definition of the award.
“Stu Nahan and Bill Baldwin, but my pick is Buddy, the driver.”
Bill Simmons · 1:23:00
nominee Marie as the teenage delinquent
“We got Marie, the teenage delinquent.”
Bill Simmons · 1:22:52
nominee Tony Burton as Duke
“Tony Burton as dude.”
Bill Simmons · 1:22:55
nominee Joe Spinell as Gazzo
“Joe Spino as Gazo.”
Bill Simmons · 1:22:56

Friday Night Lights (2004) · ‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

Dion Waiters Award · Small role with a big impact.

winner The burger joint guy who takes a picture with his baby: Mallory's burger-joint pick; Bill agrees it wins.
“I like your uh, burger joint guy idea.”
Mallory Rubin · 1:21:27
nominee The girl who seduces Mike Winchell, Flippy, and the girl about to have sex with Don Billingsley
“Girl who seduces Mike Winchell.”
Bill Simmons · 1:21:09

Pulp Fiction (1994) · ‘Pulp Fiction’ (Part 2) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact, the bench scorer

nominee Harvey Keitel as The Wolf
“The nominees are. The wolf?”
unknown · 1:46:51
winner Christopher Walken as Captain Koons
“I'm going to go with walking because I think it's actually adheres to the constitution of this of this award.”
Chris Ryan · 1:48:24
nominee Rosanna Arquette as Jody
“Rosanne Arquette's in.”
unknown · 1:47:05
nominee Eric Stoltz as Lance
“Stoltz is in, Lance.”
unknown · 1:47:08
winner Christopher Walken
“100% walking.”
Craig Horlbeck · 1:48:51

Notting Hill (1999) · ‘Notting Hill’ With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Dion Waiters Award · Making the most with the least.

winner Emma Chambers as Honey: Could be a forgettable role, but she is quirky and good.
“I'm going with Emma Chambers, his sister.”
unknown · 0:40:20
winner James Dreyfus as Martin: The bookstore assistant, comic relief that brings the shop to life.
“Uh, Martin? James Dreyfus.”
unknown · 0:40:29
nominee Tim McInerney and Gina McKee as Max and Bella: The married friends feel like a real couple with their own story.
“I think that the married couple, Max and Bella, who are played by Tim McInerney and Gina McKee.”
unknown · 0:41:19
nominee Rhys Ifans as Spike: The scuba bit and the goggles at the movie theater.
“And then... Resiphons is... he does a lot.”
unknown · 0:41:51

Twister (1996) · ‘Twister’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Todd Field: Repo Man and Star Wars jokes; hosts hope it inspires him to direct more.
“Let's give it to him because he's only made 3 movies in 21 years and we liked all of them.”
unknown · 1:20:58
nominee Philip Seymour Hoffman as Dusty: Rejected as too much screen time.
“I had Hoffman.”
unknown · 1:19:51
nominee The golden retriever as Meg's dog
“The golden retriever, I thought, was really good.”
unknown · 1:19:56
nominee Dr. Jonas
“Jonas could almost be, he's, he's not that good, but he doesn't really do any.”
unknown · 1:20:45

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) · ‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ With Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

nominee Seth Green as Scott Evil: Bill's four candidates, unless Frau Farbissina is added.
“Seth Green, Vern Troyer, Will Ferrell, and Rob Lowe.”
Bill Simmons · 0:41:17
nominee Will Ferrell as Mustafa
“Seth Green, Vern Troyer, Will Ferrell, and Rob Lowe.”
Bill Simmons · 0:41:17
winner Rob Lowe as Number Two: The speaker is not clear.
“I guess Rob Lowe is my answer.”
unknown · 0:41:55
winner Verne Troyer as Mini Me: The speaker is not clear; a second host then goes with Troyer at 0:42:11.
“I would say Vern Troyer is the Dion Waiters winner.”
unknown · 0:41:57

Breaking Away (1979) · ‘Breaking Away’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Small Role, Big Impact · A small part that leaves a big mark.

nominee The truck driver: Floated as the Dion Waiters pick.
“Deion Waiters, the truck driver?”
unknown · 1:13:44
winner The Italian cyclists: Agreed as the pick after the truck driver.
“I was going to say the Italians too.”
unknown · 1:13:52

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) · ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Mallory Rubin

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

nominee Forest Whitaker as Jefferson
“I got Whitaker...”
unknown · 1:19:57
nominee James Russo
“Russo or Stoltz.”
unknown · 1:20:00
nominee Eric Stoltz
“I have Stoltz.”
unknown · 1:20:02
winner Jefferson
“I vote for Jefferson.”
unknown · 1:20:06

The War of the Roses (1989) · ‘The War of the Roses’ With Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin, and Amanda Dobbins

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner The man in the hospital whose wife stabbed him
“Yeah. I really like the guy in that when Oliver's in the hospital and there's the guy there that gets stabbed.”
unknown · 1:06:45
nominee Susan, the housekeeper
“I liked Susan.”
unknown · 1:07:01

Internal Affairs (1990) · ‘Internal Affairs’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

pick Lolly as Peck's ex-wife
“Lolly just being like, yeah, sure, let's go into the bedroom.”
unknown · 1:13:15
pick Mrs. Arokas: Notes Van Stretch's wife was in it too much to count.
“I have Mrs. Zorokas, and I think Van Stretch's wife was in it too much and doesn't count.”
unknown · 1:13:10

The Insider (1999) · ‘The Insider’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

winner Bruce McGill: His one big scene, the Mississippi courtroom blowup.
“So I'm going to go McGill for Dion Waiters.”
Chris Ryan · 1:09:38
nominee Michael Gambon as Thomas Sandiford
“Michael Gambon.”
unknown · 1:09:17
nominee The golfing henchman
“I would also throw in the, uh, the amazing golfer, uh, henchman guy.”
unknown · 1:09:22
nominee Stephen Tobolowsky as Eric Kluster
“What about Stephen Tobolowski as CBS News President Coward, Eric Cluster?”
unknown · 1:09:30

The Big Chill (1983) · ‘The Big Chill’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Kevin Costner as Alex: Argued over because his face is never seen; they spent 20 minutes talking about him.
“No, it's Costner, man.”
unknown · 1:24:58
nominee The preacher
“Dion Waiters, the preacher, probably?”
unknown · 1:24:56
nominee The cop
“What about the cop?”
unknown · 1:25:19

A Bronx Tale (1993) · ‘A Bronx Tale’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Joe Pesci as himself
“But it's got to be Pesci.”
unknown · 1:22:35
nominee Eddie Mush
“Honorable mentioned Eddie Mush.”
unknown · 1:22:32

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) · ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

winner Mandy as Mandy
“I'm gonna go Mandy for this one.”
unknown · 1:11:23
winner Alan Cumming as the hotel desk clerk
“You could say, Mandy, I mean, I want to throw out Alan Cumming. Has to be Alan Cumming.”
unknown · 1:11:26

A Few Good Men (1992) · ‘A Few Good (Re)Men’ Live From L.A. With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact; here Nicholson is ruled out as too big a part.

winner Kiefer Sutherland as Jonathan Kendrick: Put forward when Nicholson is out of the running; a second voice agrees he is really good.
“Deion Waders Award, if it's not Jack Nicholson, who is it?”
Bill Simmons · 1:20:27

My Cousin Vinny (1992) · ‘My Cousin Vinny’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Wesley Morris

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner The diner chef
“The diner chef.”
unknown · 1:06:09

This Is the End (2013) · ‘This Is the End’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Craig Horlbeck

Dion Waiters Award · A small role that makes a big impact.

winner Michael Cera as Michael Cera: Named 'not even close'; the hosts joke about renaming the award for him.
“Sarah.”
unknown · 0:52:41

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) · ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Robert Eddison as the Grail Knight: A stage actor off screen since 1948 whose one sequence, choose wisely, lives on as a meme.
“I got the grill night.”
unknown · 1:18:48

Blood Diamond (2006) · ‘Blood Diamond’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

winner David Harewood as Captain Poison: The eye patch villain who radicalizes Solomon's son.
“He eventually becomes eye patch guy. He's, I mean, I think he's my Dion Waiters, but he's David Harewood, who's plays the CIA director in Homeland.”
unknown · 0:45:37
nominee Michael Sheen as Simmons: Oily and scummy; wishes for more of him.
“Yeah, I love Sheen's like so oily and scummy.”
Bill Simmons · 1:00:18

Catch Me If You Can (2002) · ‘Catch Me If You Can’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Nathalie Baye as Frank's mother
“I have Frank's mom for Dion Waiters.”
unknown · 0:21:27
pick Elizabeth Banks: Praised as pretty good and important in her short scene.
“I really like Banks in this movie.”
unknown · 0:20:52
nominee Jennifer Garner: Argued against her as a little too much.
“Garner's trying too hard.”
unknown · 0:21:33
pick James Brolin
“I like Brolin.”
unknown · 0:21:42

Alive (1993) · ‘Alive’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Craig Horlbeck

Dion Waiters Award · Small role with a big impact.

pick The screaming lady: Yelling in agony while everyone else is exhausted.
“I also shout out to the screaming lady.”
unknown · 1:03:52

Margin Call (2011) · ‘Margin Call’ With Bill Simmons, Ryen Russillo, and Brian Koppelman

Dion Waiters Award · A smaller role with a big impact.

winner Paul Bettany as Will: Hard to find one person coming off the bench, so he gives it to Bettany despite his big role.
“So, I'm giving it to Bettany.”
Bill Simmons · 1:08:30

Scent of a Woman (1992) · ‘Scent of a Woman’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award for the biggest heat check · A small part that makes a big impact.

winner Gabrielle Anwar as Donna: He thinks she is unbelievable in the tango scene.
“I want to say Gabrielle Anwar, because of the tango scene, I think she's unbelievable in that scene.”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:14
nominee Gene Canfield as Manny the chauffeur: He likes how the likable chauffeur works without going wrong.
“I really love Manny the chauffeur.”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:19
winner Bradley Whitford as Randy: Says he basically ended up playing that guy nine other times.
“I would go with Woodford.”
Chris Ryan · 1:06:49
nominee Unnamed actor as Freddie the Ferrari guy
“Gabrielle Anwar, the tango scene, Freddie the Ferrari guy, Is Hoffman eligible or no?”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:00

Unforgiven (1992) · ‘Unforgiven’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Richard Harris as English Bob: Great in only a few scenes.
“DN Waders Award, Richard Harris?”
Bill Simmons · 1:23:11

Misery (1990) · ‘Misery’ With Bill Simmons and Brian Koppelman

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Frances Sternhagen: Barely in the movie and really good.
“She also wins the Dion Waiters Award.”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:17

Knocked Up (2007) · ‘Knocked Up’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Craig Horlbeck

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Ryan Seacrest
“Ryan Seacrest.”
Bill Simmons · 1:04:10
nominee Bill Hader
“Kristen Wig, Bill Hader, Iris Apatow, Stormy Daniels and Craig Robinson.”
Bill Simmons · 1:04:11
nominee Craig Robinson
“Craig Robinson seems really good, but I think for me, it's Kristen Wig.”
Bill Simmons · 1:04:30
winner Kristen Wiig as the E! executive: Two scenes, really funny in both; Craig breaks the tie for Wiig.
“It's got to be wig.”
Bill Simmons · 1:04:34

Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) · ‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Paul Reiser as Jeffrey
“Dion Waiter's Award. We have Paul Reiser, your guy.”
Bill Simmons · 0:50:37
nominee Chris Rock: In his first movie.
“We have Chris Rock in his 1st movie.”
Bill Simmons · 0:50:42
winner Gilbert Gottfried: Kills his one scene.
“I think Godfried kills that one scene.”
Chris Ryan · 0:50:43
nominee The foreman in the Andersons house scene as foreman: Producer Craig's pick, a Dion Waiters of the movie.
“Yeah, I thought that guy was Dion Waiters, the foreman.”
Craig Horlbeck · 1:05:42

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) · ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Seth Green as Scott Evil
“My vote is for Seth Green.”
unknown · 0:55:11
winner Will Ferrell as Mustafa
“I'm going Will Ferrell.”
Chris Ryan · 0:55:24
winner Will Ferrell as Mustafa: Agrees with Chris Ryan.
“I think that I'm with CR on that.”
unknown · 0:55:27

The Player (1992) · 'The Player' With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Wesley Morris

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Vincent D'Onofrio
“Apologies to Vincent DiNofrio.”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:14
nominee Richard E. Grant
“Apologies to Richard E. Grant who's really fantastic.”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:18
winner Whoopi Goldberg: Three scenes; the hosts agree, and Richard E. Grant is said to wonder what more he could have done.
“No, this has to be Whoopi, right?”
unknown · 1:18:22
nominee Dean Stockwell as Andy Civella
“I wouldn't sleep on Dean Stockwell, honestly.”
unknown · 1:18:36

Die Hard 2 (1990) · ‘Die Hard 2’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · A small role that makes a big impact.

winner The news TV producer who takes the deepest hit of a cigarette and tells the affiliates they have three minutes
“The, um, the news TV producer who takes the deepest hit of a cigarette ever and is like, tell the affiliates they have 3 minutes if they want in.”
unknown · 0:55:04
winner John Amos: Welcomed back as James Evans.
“I had Amos.”
unknown · 0:55:24

Panic Room (2002) · ‘Panic Room’ (Plus a Mini Will Smith–Oscars Recap) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact; the hosts debate who is eligible in a five-hander.

nominee Dwight Yoakam as Raul: Bill doubts he is eligible because he is in it a lot.
“DM waiters are where it's got to be Raul.”
Bill Simmons · 1:15:05
winner Jared Leto as Junior: Joking retroactive ruling; the hosts decide Raul or Junior can qualify.
“So retroactively, we'd like to announce Dion Waiters, Jared Leto.”
Bill Simmons · 1:15:50

The Batman (2022) · ‘Batman’ (1989) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role with big impact.

winner Michael Gough as Alfred: One of the only constants of the four Batman movies.
“there's a lot of love for Michael Goff as Alfred.”
unknown · 1:06:37
nominee Jerry Hall
“It's fun to see Jerry Hall.”
unknown · 1:06:29

The Ice Storm (1997) · ‘The Ice Storm’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Allison Janney as Dolores/Jenny
“It's got to go to Jenny, guys.”
unknown · 1:02:03
nominee Henry Czerny as Hood neighbor taking the heavyset woman's keys: His look to the other guys.
“Love Henry Cherney, but when he gets the keys of the heavyset woman”
unknown · 1:02:21

Miracle (2004) · ‘Miracle’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner The Russian coach: No lines but three expressions.
“Can we nominate his eyebrows for Dion Waiter?”
unknown · 1:01:22
nominee Al Michaels as himself: Floated, then dropped in favor of going without Michaels.
“Oh, that's amazing.”
unknown · 1:01:39

The Godfather Part II (1974) · ‘The Godfather Part II’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Brian Koppelman

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee G.D. Spradlin as Senator Geary
“We have JD Spradlin, who was in one-on-one North House 40, Godfather 2, in Apocalypse Now, in a five-year span.”
unknown · 1:52:14
nominee Bruno Kirby as young Clemenza
“Bruno Kirby is young Clemenza.”
unknown · 1:52:40
nominee Roth's assassin in Cuba (the one-outfit turtleneck guy)
“Roth's assassin in Cuba, one outfit.”
unknown · 1:52:43
winner Frankie Pentangeli's brother from Italy: His personal choice: no lines, one look on his face.
“And then my personal choice for the award for Dion Waiters, Frankie's brother from Italy.”
unknown · 1:52:48
nominee Mariana Hill as Deanna Corleone
“I was gonna put Fredo's wife in there.”
unknown · 1:52:57

Father of the Bride (1991) · ‘Father of the Bride’ With Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins

Dion Waiters Award · Best heat check in a small role.

nominee Eugene Levy as Mr. Mackenzie: In one scene, fine.
“Eugene Levy's in one scene.”
unknown · 0:58:03
nominee B.D. Wong as Howard Weinstein: Funny facial expressions that add something.
“I really like B.D. Wong.”
unknown · 0:58:07
winner Kieran Culkin as Matty Banks
“We'll give it to Karen Culkin.”
Bill Simmons · 0:58:49

Saturday Night Fever (1977) · ‘Saturday Night Fever’ With Bill Simmons and Jimmy Kimmel

Dion Waiters Award · Someone not in the movie much who makes a huge impact when they appear.

nominee Tony's dad (transcribed "Tony's dead"): Listed as the first nominee.
“Tony's dead.”
unknown · 1:01:40
winner Fran Drescher as Connie: Both hosts say Fran Drescher; the first speaker is unclear.
“But I would say, I think I have to say Fran Drescher made. Me too.”
unknown · 1:02:18
nominee Monty, the 2001 Odyssey DJ: Seems to be a real dance club DJ who also dials it up.
“Or Monty, the 2001 Odyssey DJ.”
unknown · 1:01:47

The Color of Money (1986) · ‘The Color of Money’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Keith McCready as Grady Seasons: Cruise modeled his game on him.
“I have him for Dion because I feel like he is who Cruz modeled his game after”
unknown · 0:55:16
nominee John Turturro as Julian: Eligible because he is only in a few scenes.
“And I think Turo is eligible because he's only in a few scenes.”
unknown · 0:55:30
winner Forest Whitaker as Amos
“But Whitaker's in one scene and just crushes it.”
unknown · 0:55:41

Trainspotting (1996) · ‘Trainspotting’ With Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Dion Waiters Award · Doing the most with the least amount of time.

nominee Keith Allen as the drug dealer: One scene as the dealer at the end.
“I have Keith Allen as the drug dealer. He gets one scene, the guy who makes the buy at the end of the movie.”
Chris Ryan · 1:02:58
winner Peter Mullan: Calls his scene with Renton the epitome of the award: confident, quiet, and he owns the scene doing very little.
“He, that whole scene is incredible because this is, I think, this is epitome of Dion Waiter's”
Chris Ryan · 1:04:39
nominee Irvine Welsh as Mikey Forrester: The author's cameo as Mikey Forrester.
“The only other thing I had for Dion Waiter is Berservine Welsh, just Mikey Forrester.”
Andy Greenwald · 1:05:57

Fight Club (1999) · ‘Fight Club’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role that makes a big impact.

winner Meat Loaf as Robert Paulson: The campy 70s rock star turning up in three or four scenes; Bill agrees he probably wins.
“I mean, it has to be meatloaf, right?”
Chris Ryan · 1:16:52
nominee Chloe, the cancer patient
“How about Chloe the cancer patient?”
Bill Simmons · 1:17:13

Boyz n the Hood (1991) · ‘Boyz n the Hood’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Van Lathan, and Logan Murdock

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Jesse Lawrence Ferguson as the evil cop: Called a cartoony character who will not win.
“Dion Waiter's a word, our nominees. evil cop who's not going to win.”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:10
nominee Angela Bassett: Qualifies; only in about three scenes.
“Angel Bassett, who qualifies.”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:14
nominee Whitman Mayo as the old man: Not his best work.
“My guy Whitman Mayo.”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:18
winner Tyra Ferrell as Ricky and Doughboy's mother: In about three scenes but shows range from hardened mom to terrified and nervous at the recruiting visit.
“And then, uh, I think the winner is uh, Tara Farrell.”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:24

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) · ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee The eyelid student
“The nominees are the eyelid student.”
Bill Simmons · 1:24:19
nominee Pat Roach as Bald Nazi mechanic and giant Sherpa: Killed twice.
“His name was Pat Roach, Burly British wrestler.”
Bill Simmons · 1:24:30
winner Katanga
“I have Mr. Katanga for this.”
unknown · 1:24:40

What About Bob? (1991) · ‘What About Bob?’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

winner Fran Brill as Dr. Marvin's sister: A puppeteer and friend of Frank Oz.
“Dion Waiters is just a layup.”
unknown · 0:53:50
winner The Gutmans, the diner owners: Co-winners.
“The diner owners. We have co-winners.”
Bill Simmons · 0:53:56

Predator (1987) · ‘Predator’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Shea Serrano, and Kyle Brandt

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact; the sixth-man spark off the bench.

nominee Sonny Landham as Billy
“I've just, Sonny, Sonny Landam's getting it, so, um, I don't really care what you got to say.”
Bill Simmons · 1:02:53
winner Carl Weathers as Dillon: Argues for the version of Apollo Creed audiences hadn't seen: the bad soldier who gets his arm blown off.
“I was going to argue for Apollo Creed.”
Shea Serrano · 1:03:09
winner Carl Weathers as Dillon: Backs Shea's case; Dillon breaks and tries to make up for it.
“I really like the case that Shay is making because Dylan is Dylan...”
Kyle Brandt · 1:04:16
nominee Jesse Ventura as Blain: The pure-spirit case: few scenes, few lines, and one of the most insane deaths.
“There's a Jesse the body case for the pure spirit of Dion Waiters because he's not in that many scenes.”
Chris Ryan · 1:04:56

Thief (1981) · ‘Thief’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Willie Nelson as Okla
“We can give this to Willie if you want.”
Bill Simmons · 1:00:46
winner John Santucci as Detective Arezzi: Others agree; Prosky and Tuesday Weld are in it too much.
“Santucci for Detective Arezzi?”
Bill Simmons · 1:00:54
nominee James Belushi as Barry: Dropped because he doesn't dial it up enough.
“I was going to say Belushi.”
unknown · 1:01:00

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) · ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ With Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Dion Waiters Award · Best small role.

nominee Bill Murray as Raleigh St. Clair
“I have, as both, I have Bill Murray and Stephen Lee Shepherd, uh, is who plays Dudley.”
Chris Ryan · 1:07:37
nominee Stephen Lee Shepherd as Dudley
“I have, as both, I have Bill Murray and Stephen Lee Shepherd, uh, is who plays Dudley.”
Chris Ryan · 1:07:37
nominee Larry Pine as the Charlie Rose figure
“I got to say, I really enjoy New York stage veteran Larry Pine as Charlie Rose figure.”
Andy Greenwald · 1:07:52
winner Kumar Pallana as Pagoda: Best moment is Pagoda at the window in the intervention scene: there he goes.
“It's Kumar Polana, who plays Pagoda.”
Chris Ryan · 1:07:59

Home Alone (1990) · ‘Home Alone’ With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Mina Kimes

Dion Waiters Award · Honors people who make the most of limited playing time.

nominee Kieran Culkin as Fuller: Hardly a line; Fuller, go easy on the Pepsis.
“Karen Culkin as Fuller.”
Chris Ryan · 0:58:10
nominee John Candy as Gus Polinski, the Polka King
“John Candy, as the Polka King.”
Chris Ryan · 0:58:33
winner Devin Ratray as Buzz: Chris thinks Ratray takes it; the others agree and note Buzz is arguably the third most prominent character.
“I got to say, I think Devin Ratroy takes this, but I'll listen to John Candy.”
Chris Ryan · 1:00:20
nominee Jeffrey Wiseman as Mitch Murphy: A dark horse: the inquisitive neighbor who questions the guys in the van.
“Jeffrey Wiseman is Mitch Murphy.”
unknown · 0:58:51
nominee Gerry Bamman as Uncle Frank: Steals scenes, such as trying to get his wife to steal the crystal in first class.
“I thought Uncle Frank steals a few scenes.”
unknown · 0:59:26
nominee Roberts Blossom as Old Man Marley: Mina asked if Marley was eligible; Chris called him more a solid role player than a heat check but allowed the nomination.
“I think he was more of like a solid role player.”
Chris Ryan · 0:59:50
nominee Larry Hankin as Officer Balzac
“Okay. So I guess I get I guess Officer Balzac.”
Chris Ryan · 1:00:13

The Game (1997) · ‘The Game’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role with big impact.

winner Daniel Schorr as the newscaster: The newscaster; his real news-history gravitas sells the moment the movie switches on.
“Even without Sean Penn, it's Daniel Shore.”
unknown · 0:45:09

Seven (1995) · ‘Se7en’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Kevin Spacey as John Doe: Declared eligible and the dictionary definition; he is in four scenes.
“I vote for Spacey for DN waiters.”
unknown · 1:06:31
nominee Richard Schiff
“Incredible Richard Schiff.”
unknown · 1:05:32
nominee Reggie Cathey
“Reggie Kathy.”
unknown · 1:05:48
nominee Gwyneth Paltrow as Tracy Mills: Her diner scene with Somerset is called some of her best.
“Well, you know who else is eligible, Gwyneth.”
unknown · 1:06:04

Easy A (2010) · ‘Easy A’ With Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Shea Serrano

Dion Waiters Award · A small role that made a big impact.

winner Patricia Clarkson as Rosemary
“Patricia Clarkson.”
Shea Serrano · 1:18:36
winner Patricia Clarkson and Stanley Tucci as Rosemary and Dill: A co-award for the movie parents, who are essential to why Olive can navigate the plot.
“I'm doing a co-award because these are made up categories and I'm doing Patricia Clarkson and Stanley Tucci.”
Amanda Dobbins · 1:19:49
winner Lisa Kudrow as Mrs. Griffith: Never unhappy to see her, and she made an impact in maybe two days of work.
“I'm picking Lisa Coudreau.”
Juliet Litman · 1:20:51

Fletch (1985) · ‘Fletch’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

nominee Gina Davis as Larry
“Gina Davis, George Went.”
Bill Simmons · 0:57:32
nominee Larry Flash Jenkins as George Wendt
“Gina Davis, George Went.”
Bill Simmons · 0:57:32
nominee The autopsy guy
“Um, the guy the guy in the autopsy.”
Bill Simmons · 0:57:35
nominee Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Gail Stanwick: Only in 4 scenes.
“And I gotta say, Dana Wheeler Nicholson is eligible.”
Bill Simmons · 0:57:43
winner Geena Davis as Larry
“I'm giving it to I'm giving it to Gina because I find her to be just a delight in this movie.”
unknown · 0:57:47
winner William Traylor as Mr. Underhill: Another host goes Underhill over Larry; charge it to the Underhills has become a thing.
“Yeah, Mr. Underhill does bring the heat.”
unknown · 0:58:16

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) · ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Charlie Sheen as boy in the police station: Agreed as the winner at 1:09:00; stayed up two days for the look.
“Chaz Sheen.”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:06
nominee Edie McClurg as Grace
“Edie McClure, as Rooney's secretary.”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:34
nominee Cindy Pickett as Katie Bueller: Bill puts her in his 80s mom Mount Rushmore.
“I just love Mrs. Bueller.”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:50
nominee Jennifer Grey as Jeanie Bueller: Bill raised her; Chris and Sean praise her as a villain and her karate kicks.
“I mean, I just think that a much maligned character.”
Chris Ryan · 1:07:36

Edge of Tomorrow (2014) · 'Edge of Tomorrow' With Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · The biggest heat check from a small role.

winner Brendan Gleeson as General Brigham
“I've written down one name and one name only and that name is Gleason.”
Sean Fennessey · 0:54:16
nominee Bill Paxton as Master Sergeant Farrell
“Oh, you're not going Paxton?”
Chris Ryan · 0:54:20

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) · ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ Live From Sundance With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role with a big impact.

nominee Margaret Qualley as Pussycat: Only in about four scenes but memorable in every frame; called a star-making performance.
“Margaret Qualey is Pussycat the Hitchhiker.”
unknown · 1:00:16
nominee Nicholas Hammond as Sam Wanamaker
“I got to go Nicholas Hammond to Sam Wanamaker.”
unknown · 1:00:27
nominee Lorenza Izzo as Francesca Capucci
“Like Lorenza Izzo, who plays Francesca Capucci.”
unknown · 1:00:42
nominee Austin Butler as Tex Watson
“Austin Butler is Tex Watson.”
unknown · 1:00:46

Skyfall (2012) · ‘Skyfall’ With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Amanda Dobbins

Dion Waiters Award · Doing the most with the least; the heat-check award.

nominee Javier Bardem as Raoul Silva: Floated as a question of whether he qualifies at all.
“I mean, so basically, is Bard does Bardem qualify?”
Chris Ryan · 0:59:28
nominee Ralph Fiennes as Gareth Mallory
“And if not, I think it's fines, right?”
Chris Ryan · 0:59:31
nominee Albert Finney as Kincaid
“Yeah, I mean, but you could also make a case for Finney and Wishaw.”
unknown · 0:59:35
winner Ben Whishaw as Q: A good reinvention of a younger Q, overqualified for the part, like everyone in the movie.
“Okay, Dion Waiters Award goes to Ben Wish.”
unknown · 1:00:09

The Holiday (2006) · ‘The Holiday’ With Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Kari Simmons

Dion Waiters Award · Best small role with a big impact; the hosts add that someone not on the poster is eligible.

winner Eli Wallach as Arthur: Argued he is great and not on the poster, so he is eligible.
“I'm going with Eli Wallach.”
unknown · 0:41:24
winner Lindsay Lohan as Lindsay Lohan: A soft spot for her appearance.
“I'm going Lohan.”
Amanda Dobbins · 0:42:34
winner Kathryn Hahn as Bristol: Loves the vibe and the very LA name Bristol.
“I just love Catherine Han.”
Kari Simmons · 0:42:35
nominee Edward Burns as Ethan
“Is Ed Burns on the list?”
unknown · 0:41:16

The Shining (1980) · ‘The Shining’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · The small role that made the biggest impact.

pick Scatman Crothers as Dick Hallorann
“Scatman. Right?”
Bill Simmons · 1:18:12
pick Lloyd the bartender: Super creepy with a weird smile.
“Can I make the case for Lloyd the bartender?”
unknown · 1:18:15
pick Philip Stone as Delbert Grady: He basically has one scene, and the movie turns evil with it.
“See, I think that I think it's Philip Stone.”
unknown · 1:18:35

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) · ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ With Bill Simmons, Wesley Morris, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Small Role Big Impact (Dion Waiters Award) · The small part that made the biggest impression.

winner Bronson Pinchot as Serge: Two scenes, knocked them out of the park and got a sitcom out of it.
“The Dion Waiters Award.”
Bill Simmons · 1:05:34

Do the Right Thing (1989) · ‘Do The Right Thing’ With Sean Fennessey and Wesley Morris

Dion Waiters Award (biggest heat check) · The small part that makes the biggest splash.

nominee Bill Nunn as Radio Raheem
“Bill Nunn is radio Raheem.”
Sean Fennessey · 1:02:58
nominee Robin Harris as Sweet Dick Willie
“Robin Harris is sweet dick Willie.”
Sean Fennessey · 1:03:04
nominee Rosie Perez as Tina
“Rosie Perez.”
Sean Fennessey · 1:03:07
nominee Samuel L. Jackson
“Sam Jackson, probably... Martin Lawrence. Martin Lawrence.”
Wesley Morris · 1:03:11
nominee Martin Lawrence
“Sam Jackson, probably... Martin Lawrence. Martin Lawrence.”
Wesley Morris · 1:03:11
winner John Savage as the man in the Larry Bird jersey who steps on Bugging Out's sneakers: Wesley is told it is a risky pick and doesn't care; he says he does not see color.
“I mean, I mean, it's like, this is crazy, John Savage.”
Wesley Morris · 1:04:02

Gone Girl (2014) · 'Gone Girl’ With Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, Mallory Rubin, and Sean Fennessey

Small Role, Big Impact · The Dion Waiters Award for a small part that lands.

pick Lola Kirk as Greta: Bill's pick; called the runaway winner unless Tyler Perry makes his case.
“My personal choice, Lola Kirk”
Bill Simmons · 1:10:03
pick Tyler Perry as Tanner Bolt: Only in about four scenes and a likable performance.
“Tyler Perry, who I think qualifies, is only in like 4 scenes.”
unknown · 1:09:57
pick Casey Wilson as Noelle Hawthorne: Nominated for the Dion Waiters.
“Casey Wilson.”
unknown · 1:10:01
pick Scoot McNairy as Tommy O'Hara: A harrowing 90-second scene.
“Scu McNarius, Tommy O'Hara, the boyfriend who Ben Affleck goes to visit and he tells the whole story of their encounter.”
unknown · 1:10:16
pick Emily Ratajkowski as Andie: Her whole performance is a series of vivid moments.
“She's my pick.”
unknown · 1:11:57

Collateral (2004) · ‘Collateral’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role, one scene, big impact; a monologue wins automatically.

winner Javier Bardem: Jada Pinkett Smith and Barry Shabaka Henley are in the mix, but Bardem wins.
“I think the winner's Javier Bardem.”
unknown · 1:05:20
nominee Barry Shabaka Henley as Daniel
“Bear Shabaka Henley's in there”
unknown · 1:05:20

Reservoir Dogs (1992) · ‘Reservoir Dogs’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · A small role that makes a big impact.

winner Tim Roth's boss, the guy with no shirt: Does a lot with a little.
“He does a lot with a little.”
unknown · 1:06:45
nominee Michael Madsen as Mr. Blonde: Compares Madsen in the ear-cutting scene to Vinnie Johnson in Game 5 of the 1990 Finals.
“I think Madsen in the air cutting scene is like Vinnie Johnson in game 5 of the 1990 finals.”
Bill Simmons · 1:06:56
nominee The man Mr. Pink bangs into running from the bank: Probably an extra or one of Tarantino's acting buddies making the most of it.
“I'm just like, that just seems like an extra or like one of Tarantino's acting buddies who was like, I got to make the most of this one opportunity.”
unknown · 1:07:33
nominee The earnest cop in the commode story who keeps telling the motorist to put his hands on the dash: Great mustache.
“so earnest. Great mustache on that guy. Great mustache.”
Bill Simmons · 1:09:16

When Harry Met Sally (1989) · ‘When Harry Met Sally’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins

Dion Waiters Award · Best supporting player with a small role who makes a big impact.

winner Carrie Fisher as Marie: Announced as the lone nominee and later called the perfect winner, in about five scenes.
“There's only one. nominee. Carrie Fisher.”
Bill Simmons · 0:57:58

Mean Girls (2004) · ‘Mean Girls’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins

Dion Waiters Award (best heat check) · A small role that makes a big impact.

winner Tim Meadows as Mr. Duvall: Does a lot with a little and sells a weakly written character.
“I'm personally going with Tim Meadows, but I know that's not a popular choice.”
Bill Simmons · 0:56:46
nominee Amy Poehler
“Amy Powler, Tim Meadows.”
Bill Simmons · 0:56:10
nominee Amanda Seyfried as Karen
“Amanda Sayfried.”
unknown · 0:56:13

The Natural (1984) · ‘The Natural’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

Dion Waiters Award · Best heat check in the movie.

nominee Bobby the Batboy: Bill's initial pick before switching.
“Bobby the Batboy is my pick.”
Bill Simmons · 1:04:38
winner Darren McGavin as Gus Sands: Gus went for it every time; Bill agreed he was the better choice.
“Gus, Gus is really going for it.”
unknown · 1:04:59

Reality Bites (1994) · ‘Reality Bites’ 25th Anniversary With Bill Simmons, Chuck Klosterman, and Chris Ryan

The Dion Waiters Award · Who does the most with the least amount of screen time.

nominee John Mahoney as Grant Gubler
“So I got John Mahoney as Grant from Good Morning Grant.”
unknown · 0:57:03
nominee David Spade
“David Spade has one really good scene where he's like, classic David Spade”
unknown · 0:57:36
winner The actor playing the new husband of Lelaina's mom, the 'get a Ford' guy as Swoosie Kurtz's husband: Funniest thing in the movie for his screen time; the hosts could not name the actor.
“That guy is the funniest thing in the movie, considering the amount of the amount of time he's on screen.”
unknown · 0:57:57

Old School (2003) · ‘Old School’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Biggest heat check of the movie, a small part that scores big.

nominee Craig Kilborn: Put in because Bill thinks Kilborn thought it was a heat check.
“I'm putting Craig Kilburn in there just because I think he thinks it was a heat check.”
Bill Simmons · 0:36:51
winner Juliet Lewis as Heidi: Only in two scenes, one of them in the closing credits; Sean also votes Juliet Lewis.
“I have Juliet Lewis as the winner.”
Bill Simmons · 0:38:08
nominee The Dan Band
“Um, the Dan band.”
unknown · 0:37:15
nominee Seann William Scott as Peppers: As the animal trainer with the goat.
“Sean Williams Scott.”
unknown · 0:37:23
nominee Brian Callen as Greek waiter
“One other nominee is Brian Callen playing like the Greek waiter in the diner when he comes over and he's like, it is on me, Godfather.”
unknown · 0:38:17
nominee Terry O'Quinn: Raised and dismissed as not really a Dion Waiters since he is only in two scenes.
“What about Terry O Quinn?”
unknown · 0:39:00
winner Juliet Lewis as Heidi
“I'll go Juliet Lewis too.”
Sean Fennessey · 0:39:31

Tombstone (1993) · ‘Tombstone’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · Small role, big impact.

winner Stephen Lang: Reportedly drunk throughout, and out of control in every scene.
“I think it's Stephen Lake.”
unknown · 0:44:01
nominee Michael Biehn as Johnny Ringo: Bill doubted he is in it quite enough; another host argued he is too big a part to qualify.
“Michael Bean, I feel like he's not in it quite enough, so he qualifies.”
Bill Simmons · 0:42:25
nominee Billy Bob Thornton: Gets a lot out of about four scenes.
“And then obviously Billy Bob.”
Bill Simmons · 0:42:29

Taken (2008) · 'Taken' With Bill Simmons and Shea Serrano

Dion Waiters Award (biggest heat check) · The supporting player who took the biggest heat check in the movie.

nominee Marco, the good luck guy: One of five nominees Bill reads.
“The good luck guy, Marco.”
Bill Simmons · 0:44:50
nominee Jean-Claude: Nominee.
“Jean-Claude, Jean-Claude's wife, the sex slavery club manager.”
Bill Simmons · 0:44:55
nominee Jean-Claude's wife: Nominee.
“Jean-Claude, Jean-Claude's wife, the sex slavery club manager.”
Bill Simmons · 0:44:55
nominee The sex slavery club manager: The 'it was just business' guy.
“This was just business.”
Bill Simmons · 0:45:00
nominee The sheik at the auction: Described as the stereotypical sex-hungry sheik at the end; the transcript mangles the word.
“The random stereotypical fat sheet, fat sex hungry chic at the end of taken.”
Bill Simmons · 0:45:06
nominee The other men at the table with Marco: Shea's addition: they all went for it when they claimed to be Marco.
“I feel like all of the other guys at the table with Marco were really going for it.”
Shea Serrano · 0:45:20

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) · 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, Micah Peters, and Jason Concepcion

Dion Waiters Award · A small role that made a big impact.

nominee Nathan Jones as Rictus Erectus
“Nathan Jones, as Rick this Erectus.”
Sean Fennessey · 0:33:02
nominee Zoe Kravitz as Toast the Knowing: Called a flex performance.
“I think this is kind of a flex performance from Zoe Kravitz, who I don't think we had quite as much of a relationship to before this movie came along.”
Sean Fennessey · 0:33:12
nominee Hugh Keays-Byrne as Immortan Joe
“Certainly, uh, Hugh Keane's Keith Byrne as a Morton Joe.”
Sean Fennessey · 0:33:20
winner iOTA as Doof Warrior: Impossible not to look at in a red suit playing a flaming guitar; confirmed as the Dion Waiters winner.
“It's, did do 4 is my Dion Waiters award winner, but also, I kind of feel like it's the thing that aged the worst.”
Micah Peters · 0:35:14

Mission: Impossible (1996) · 'Mission: Impossible' With Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Jason Concepcion

Dion Waiters Award · Supporting actors who make the most of their time.

winner Vanessa Redgrave as Max: More sexual chemistry with Cruise than anyone but Kelly McGillis; she knows what movie she is in.
“And I would argue that she has more sexual chemistry than anyone else in the history of Tom Cruise movies with the exception of Kelly McGillis.”
Chris Ryan · 0:35:54
nominee Henry Czerny as Kittridge: Over the top on first viewing, excellent now; a bureaucrat who's a dick.
“So some of the other Dion Waiters award and you could basically just run down through the entire cast list, but I've got Henry Zerni, who...”
Chris Ryan · 0:39:13
nominee Emilio Estevez as Jack Harmon: A fun cameo that never led to another blockbuster.
“We also have Emilio Estevez, obviously, you know, coming off of young guns, it seemed like he was just doing a, like, a fun bit for, for, like, as a cameo”
unknown · 0:40:15
nominee Kristin Scott Thomas as Sarah Davies
“Kristen Scott Thomas, we've talked about.”
Chris Ryan · 0:40:54
nominee Jon Voight as Jim Phelps: Too many minutes played for the award, but he is mentioned.
“And John Voight, who, I think, is a little bit too much minutes played for the, uh, for the, the Dion Waiters Award”
Chris Ryan · 0:40:57
nominee Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell: Becomes Ethan's conscience across the series; a burly figure as the smartest guy in the room.
“I think you got to give put a little respect on Ving Reims's name.”
unknown · 0:41:22
nominee Jean Reno as Franz Krieger
“I also shouts to Jean Renaud, who is in the midst of a unbelievable volcanic hot streak at this time from the professional to this, to Ronan.”
unknown · 0:41:57
winner Vanessa Redgrave as Max
“We're going Redgrave on this one.”
Chris Ryan · 0:42:37

Midnight Run (1988) · 'Midnight Run' With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan

The Dion Waiters Award · The small part who makes the biggest impact, the heat check off the bench.

winner Dennis Farina as Jimmy Serrano: In about five scenes, all filmed in Vegas, and completely over the top.
“Dennis Farina is in like 5 scenes. They had to film all of them in Vegas because he was doing crime story.”
Chris Ryan · 0:48:59
winner John Ashton as Marvin: Wins going away; the speaker wonders why he never got a bigger career.
“He wins the Dion Waiters Award going away, but I don't understand why he didn't have some fox cop drama”
unknown · 0:47:25
nominee Yaphet Kotto as the FBI agent: About 15 minutes of screen time but huge stats.
“Not in a lot of scenes, but huge stats in this movie.”
unknown · 0:47:47
winner Joe Pantoliano as Eddie Moscone: By the strict letter of the award: he became Joe Pantoliano on this movie.
“So by this strict letter of the Dion Waiter's law.”
Bill Simmons · 0:48:46
nominee Philip Baker Hall as Serrano's lawyer
“And then Philip Baker Hall.”
unknown · 0:48:42

Jaws (1975) · 'Jaws,' With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

Dion Waiters Award · Small part, big impact. Quint is ineligible for being in too much of the movie.

nominee Mrs. Kintner as Mrs. Kintner: One scene, slaps Brody, then she is gone.
“She's looking around for a kid in the one scene, plays a real Kendrick Perkins, like, comes in, starts a fight, beats the shit out of Roy Schiner.”
Bill Simmons · 0:46:54
nominee Ben Gardner's head
“Ben Gardner's head.”
Bill Simmons · 0:47:08
winner Murray Hamilton as Mayor Vaughn: The obvious winner, in four or five scenes.
“Murray Hamilton is the mayor.”
Bill Simmons · 0:47:18

Forrest Gump (1994) · ‘Forrest Gump’ With Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey

The Dion Waiters Award · A small role that made a big impact.

winner Dick Cavett as himself: Wore a wig to age himself back 20 years; the hosts agree he wins for aging backwards.
“How about Dick Cabot aging himself back 20 years?”
unknown · 0:37:18
nominee Mykelti Williamson as Bubba
“It's basically Michael T. Williamson, Sally Field and Haley Joe Osmond, unless you can come up with anyone else.”
unknown · 0:37:05
nominee Sally Field as Mrs. Gump
“It's basically Michael T. Williamson, Sally Field and Haley Joe Osmond, unless you can come up with anyone else.”
unknown · 0:37:05
nominee Haley Joel Osment as Forrest Jr.
“It's basically Michael T. Williamson, Sally Field and Haley Joe Osmond, unless you can come up with anyone else.”
unknown · 0:37:05
nominee The school principal who sleeps with Sally Field
“Unless you want to go with the guy who sleeps with Sally Field to let Forrest into public schools.”
unknown · 0:37:14

The Social Network (2010) · 'The Social Network' With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Dion Waiters Award · The biggest heat check: a small part that makes an outsized impact.

winner Rooney Mara as Erica Albright: Bill agrees: a few minutes of screen time, maybe the line of the movie, and it launched her career.
“It's got to be Rooney.”
Chris Ryan · 0:46:40
winner Rooney Mara as Erica Albright
“I vote with Chris, Rooney Mayor.”
Bill Simmons · 0:47:11
nominee Armie Hammer as the Winklevoss twins
“I think it's, I think it's Army.”
unknown · 0:46:48
nominee Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker: Part of Bill's list of nominees with Mera, Hammer, Dakota Johnson and Brenda Song.
“Nominees Jessa Timberlake, Rooney Mera, Army Hammer, Dakota Johnson, and Eduardo's girlfriend, played by Brenda Song.”
Bill Simmons · 0:46:21

You've Got Mail (1998) · 'You’ve Got Mail' With Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins

Dion Waiters Award · Best heat check performance by a role player.

winner Parker Posey as Tom Hanks's girlfriend, the book editor: Limited screen time, big impact, plus her love of the 1990s book editor life.
“I think it has, for me, it has to go to Parker Posey.”
Amanda Dobbins · 0:34:40
winner Steve Zahn as George, the bookstore employee: Teetered toward Parker Posey, but went with Zahn since she was already picked; also loves his pairing with That Thing You Do.
“going with Steve Zon.”
Juliet Litman · 0:35:43