Tonight in HD: August 5

Nikita (TV2, 9.30)

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 look back over the first eight episodes of the season with never-before-seen footage and extended scenes.

The Graham Norton Show (TV3, 8.30, R)

Guests include Joan Rivers, Johnny Knoxville, Catherine Tate and Pet Shop Boys.

The Vampire Diaries (TV2, 8.30)

Stefan and Bonnie try to convince Jonas and Luka they should all be working together, but Jonas’ lack of trust leads to a violent confrontation. Review: How Many Pandas.

Nikita (TV2, 9.30)

Division operative Owen escapes from a bank robbery and becomes a fugitive. Alex attempts to warn Nikita, but she is busted by Thom. Reviews: IGN, Film School Rejects.

Supernatural (TV2, 10.30)

Sam and Dean investigate a series of suicides and discover that someone is invoking the Goddess of Truth – forcing people to be cruelly honest – and Dean is the next victim. Review: Pop Culture Ninja.

NCIS (TV3, 11.15, 5.1, R)

After two Marines are ambushed, the NCIS team finds the investigation leads back to Gibbs’ hometown, where secrets about his past are revealed.

CSI: New York (TV3, 12.15, 5.1, R)

Mac informs an ex-con that he served time for a crime he didn’t commit

FlashForward (TV2, 12.20, R)

Mark continues his investigation into Lloyd’s kidnapping while seeing a psychiatrist; Janis investigates Simon, who is trying to steal files from Lloyd’s computer.