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TV One’s new American police drama, Southland, last night sharply improved on its premiere and even out-rated HD lead-in Criminal Minds in one key demographic. It drew 7.1% of household shoppers with kids, which was nearly three times as many as last week’s episode and only a point lower than TV2’s rival cop show, Rookie [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Ross has trouble understanding Joey’s revelation about his feelings for Rachel; Phoebe meets Monica’s soulmate, much to Chandler’s dismay. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Brooke can’t shake a devoted friend; Luke looks into the future; Maxwell finds it hard to say no. The Mentalist (TV2, 9.00) ✫✫ Patrick Jane butts heads with a [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ In the aftermath of her wedding, Monica emphatically denies the rumour of her pregnancy, which has reached Ross. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ TK struggles to keep everyone happy; Jill goes in search of the truth; Bella chooses to live life on her own terms. The Mentalist (TV2, 8.30) ✫✫ When Patrick Jane [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) Monica and Chandler reconcile and, on the roll of the dice, decide to go to a chapel and get married. But once there, they run into some familiar faces. (Part two.) Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) Rachel is challenged to step up; Sarah seeks answers from Owen; Bella witnesses a private moment. [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) Ross tries to flirt with the pizza delivery girl, with horrible results; Rachel loses a pair of earrings that Monica had lent to Phoebe. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) TK finds out nice guys do really end up last; Evan’s driving hopes stall; Sarah snares an addict. Road Cops (TV3, 7.30, R) [...]

A Rotten Shame is the name of a new HD documentary about the leaky homes crisis – and sums up TV One’s missed opportunity to showcase in HD the same week a top new drama series. Justified shines out amid the sea of reality dross and fluffy drama that constitutes most of primetime on TV [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) Ross finally finds out about Monica and Chandler, after renting Ugly Naked Guy’s apartment. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) Bella prepares for a very special date; Regan is forced to change his plans; Brooke begs for mercy. Criminal Minds (TV One, 8.30) When the BAU is called to Florida after bodies are [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) Emily tells Ross she’ll give him a second chance only if he cuts all ties with Rachel. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) TK and Maxwell go head to head; Daniel and Paige turn over a new leaf; Jill’s past comes back to bite her. Modern Family (TV3, 7.00, 5.1) Cameron decides he [...]

ScreenScribe.tv’s definitive free-to-air guide to what’s airing nightly in 1080i: Saturday Hyundai Country Calendar (TV One, 7.00) ITM Fishing Show (TV3, 7.00) Movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (TV3, 8.30, 5.1, R) Movie: The Last King of Scotland (TV3, 11.00, 5.1, R) Sunday Bigger Better Faster Stronger (TV3, 5.00, R) Pretty [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) In London for Ross’ wedding, Chandler and Joey argue while sightseeing; after talking with Phoebe, Rachel realises that she still loves Ross. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) Brooke discovers child abuse in the family; Callum invites Jill home; Gabrielle short-circuits at a bad moment. Situation Critical (TV One, 8.00, F) A new [...]