Tonight in HD: June 15

Sons of Anarchy's Maggie Siff

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R)

The gang makes New Year’s resolutions, but Rachel’s – to stop gossiping – looks like being the hardest to keep when she learns Chandler and Monica are dating.

Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00)

TK fails to bury Owen’s hatchet; Bella misreads the signals; Tracey finally gets her answer.

Survivor: Redemption Island (TV3, 7.30, 5.1)

The winner of the Redemption Island duel rejoins the game as the two tribes merge. For individual immunity, the 12 castaways each balance balls on a board while standing on a log.

The Big Bang Theory (TV2, 8.30)

When the gang starts hanging out at Raj’s, Sheldon realises it’s actually Leonard who is the centre of their social group – and decides to get a new group of friends. What the critics say: IGN, TV Overmind.

Inside New Zealand: 24 Hours (TV3, 8.30)

Part three looks at whether New Zealand police should be routinely armed by comparing the early morning violence in Auckland, Oslo, Perth, and San Francisco.

Cougar Town's Christa Miller (left) and Busy Philipps

Cougar Town (TV2, 9.00)

Jules sends Bobby some ‘good vibes’ as he gets set to play in a professional golf tournament. What the critics say: AV Club, TV Surveillance.

Sons of Anarchy (TV3, 9.30)

To help Gemma, Abel and SAMCRO, Jax makes an unlikely alliance; SAMCRO sends Chucky undercover. What the critics say: AV Club, Film School Rejects, What’s Alan Watching?

The Mentalist (TV2, 10.30, R)

Patrick Jane, Lisbon and the CBI team brace themselves to finally meet their new boss, Special Agent Madeleine Hightower.