ScreenScribe

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Monica splashes out on some expensive but excruciatingly painful boots; Phoebe tries to befriend Sting when she learns Ben attends the same school as his son. Shortland Street (TV2. 7.00) ✫✫✫ Roimata takes on a new challenge; Vinnie battles a pesky problem; Winston’s loyalty is on the line. Movie: Harry Potter and the [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ When Phoebe dates Monica’s assistant chef, they argue over who gets to dump him or fire him first; Rachel experiences the perils of dating while pregnant. Shortland Street (TV2. 7.00) ✫✫✫ Maxwell chooses business over pleasure; Jasmine finds unexpected support; Bella stumbles on a new rug. The Vampire Diaries (TV2, 9.30, F) ✫✫ [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Monica and Chandler’s wedding day has arrived, but Chandler is missing, and which of the girls is pregnant? Shortland Street (TV2. 7.00) ✫✫✫ Bella lays down the law; Nicole fosters a new friendship; Roimata’s hopes are dashed. Rugby World Cup 2011 (TV One, 7.25) Opening Ceremony (7.45pm); the All Blacks opening pool A [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Monica’s gorgeous cousin unwittingly wreaks havoc on Chandler and Ross; Rachel and Phoebe hastily plan a surprise bridal party for Monica. Denise Richards guest stars. Shortland Street (TV2. 7.00) ✫✫✫ Callum finds himself back at square one; Chris’s drive for perfection backfires; romance proves deadly for Phoenix. New Zealand’s Next Top Model (TV3, [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) Chandler’s romantic marriage proposal is ruined when Monica’s former boyfriend (Tom Selleck) returns; Joey accidentally buys a boat; Ross is reminded of how young his girlfriend is. Shortland Street (TV2. 7.00) Nicole suffers for her hair; Sarah and TK clash over names; Lana’s sacrifice shocks Gabrielle. New Zealand’s Next Top Model (TV3, 7.30) A [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) Ross worries when his student girlfriend goes on vacation with her wild friends; Rachel needs a date for a ball; Joey’s refrigerator breaks down. Shortland Street (TV2. 7.00) Hunter tries to placate Evan; Jill’s good deed misfires; Callum resorts to desperate measures. New Zealand’s Next Top Model (TV3, 7.30) The girls [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) On Thanksgiving, Chandler tries to gain favour with Monica’s parents, but an old secret involving Ross causes problems and Rachel’s dessert proves intriguing. Shortland Street (TV2. 7.00) Roimata reaches breaking point; TK’s left out in the cold; Jill gives into her heart. New Zealand’s Next Top Model (TV3, 7.30) The girls [...]

Two top TV series belatedly make their seasonal Blu-ray debuts this week months after their release in the US and Australia. Seasons two of Fringe and five of Supernatural were delayed because of broadcaster holdbacks. In other words, Warner Bros couldn’t release them here until they had completed their runs on TVNZ (with which WB [...]

ScreenScribe.tv’s definitive free-to-air guide to what’s airing nightly in 1080i: Saturday Coasters (TV One, 4.55, R): Hyundai Country Calendar (TV One, 7.00) ITM Fishing Show (TV3, 7.00) One Sport: Wimbledon (TV One, 1.00) Sunday Let’s Get Inventin’ (TV2, 5.00) Pretty Little Liars (TV2, 5.30) Joey (TV2, 6.30, R) The Food Truck (TV One, 7.00) Modern [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) The gang goes to Las Vegas to surprise Joey and to celebrate Monica’s and Chandler’s one-year anniversary. (Part one of two.) Shortland Street (TV2. 7.00) Brooke struggles to break free; Hunter’s good deed backfires; Bella strikes out on her own. New Zealand’s Next Top Model (TV3, 7.30) The girls hit the [...]