Tonight in HD: February 28

February 27, 2012 0 Comments

SoHo Highlight: Strike Back (Sky 10, 8.30, 5.1) Scott and Stonebridge try to thwart Connolly’s ruthless plan to deliver ATAT’s WMD device to Latif. If you haven’t yet discovered this action-packed series, The Huffington Post has a succinct recap of the first three episodes of what it calls “one of the most explosive shows on television — really. In true HBO/Cinemax fashion, it’s the perfect blend of blood, violence, sex and gritty humour.” ✭✭✭✭

The Middle (TV2, 7.30) With Sue now in high school, Axl – who is totally embarrassed by her presence – decides to play a mischievous trick on her, which earns his perfectionist sister a number of tardy slips; Mike sets a meeting with Brick’s new fourth-grade teacher after learning that he’s allowing his son to skip gym class. Glee’s Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans) guest stars as Mr Wilkerson (above). After suffering “a heck of a lot of Hecks” in the US hour-long season premiere (TV2 played it in two parts), US critics thought this episode an improvement, with The AV Club grading it an A-: “Hopefully, most of you will agree that this was a solid return to traditional form for the show.” ✭✭✭✭

Home & Away (TV3, 5.30) The body found at the Caravan Park is identified; Sid is questioned by the police; Liam and Bianca finally get married. ✭✭

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) Ross is in a hurry to get everyone dressed for a banquet at the museum, but no one co-operates. ✭✭✭✭

Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) Ula and Evan battle warring parents; Bella makes an unexpected new friend; Harry goes too far to protect his family. ✭✭✭

The Secret Lives of Dancers (TV3, 7.30) Some dancers’ worst fears become reality when their contracts are not renewed; the tough Sleeping Beauty season takes its toll on Abigail and Tonia. ✭✭✭✭

Suburgatory (TV2, 8.00) George joins the PTA and becomes well-liked by the other mums, causing former PTA queen Sheila Shay to feel threatened; Tessa revamps the boring school newspaper. ✭✭

Missing Pieces (TV3, 8.00) Chris and Craig search for their father who left 35 years ago; Lisa, a Maori who was adopted and raised in England, returns to NZ to get to know her mother and find her father. ✭✭✭

Go Girls (TV2, 8.30) Kevin needs a lot of looking after – but how far should a caregiver go? Olivia gets judgement from beyond the grave. ✭✭

NCIS (TV3, 8.30, 5.1) The team tries to learn why a decorated naval officer is being targeted by a contract killer. ✭✭

NCIS: Los Angeles (TV3, 9.30, 5.1) The team searches for a classified device that was stolen from a college research facility and has the capability of destroying Los Angeles. ✭✭

Fringe (TV2, 2.30, R) Following an unexplained attack involving disfigured humans, the Fringe team visits Edina City, a small town in upstate New York, to uncover leads surrounding the bizarre case. ✭✭✭✭