Tonight in HD: August 8

The Mentalist (TV2, 8.30)

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R)

Rachel and Phoebe choose ‘backup’ husbands; Chandler fools Monica into believing he hates the idea of marriage – and she seeks consolation with Richard. Tom Selleck guest stars.

Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00)

Gabrielle helps Lana; Nicole fights for nurses’ rights; things go from bad to worse for Callum.

Road Cops (TV3, 7.30, R)

The law interrupts a late night booty call; a caregiver gets in a heap of trouble; three people are feared drowned in the Waikato River.

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviour (TV One, 8.30)

After an explosion rips through a small town school, the team must track down the bomber before another attack occurs. Review: Daemon’s TV.

The Mentalist (TV2, 8.30)

When Patrick Jane takes on cult leader Bret Stiles, Stiles offers Jane information regarding Red John and the missing psychic, Kristina Frye. Malcolm McDowell guest stars. Reviews: Examiner, Review Brain.

Movie: Star Trek (TV3, 8.30)

Chronicles the early adventures of a young James T Kirk and Mr Spock, from their first meeting at Starfleet Academy to their first space mission. Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine and Karl Urban star. (2009)

Castle (TV One, 9.30)

When Beckett travels to L.A., against orders, with Castle to solve the murder of her ex-partner, Castle questions her motives. Gene Simmons guest stars as himself. Reviews: Indie Pulse, ScreenCrave.

Body of Proof (TV2, 9.30)

When a severed hand and foot turn up in a back alley, Megan and her team must literally piece the victim back together. Review: TV Overmind.