Tonight in HD: October 6

Rove with Kevin Smith (TV3, 9.00)

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫

Joey is asked to do an interview with Soap Opera Digest, and is afraid he will appear stupid – so he enlists his friends to make sure things go well.

Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫

Rachel prays for recognition; a sacrilegious Luke tempts the wrath of God; Mona dances with the devil.

The X Factor USA (TV3, 7.30) ✫✫✫

The contestants enter the boot camp stage, where they are sorted into categories: guys, girls, older singers or vocal groups.  (Part one.)

Rove LA (TV3, 9.00) ✫✫✫✫

Guests include Anna Faris, Daniel MacPherson and Kevin Smith.

Fringe (TV2, 10.30) ✫✫✫✫✫

The presence of William Bell’s consciousness in Olivia’s body threatens to displace her mind permanently, unless Walter and Peter take extreme measures. Reviews: AV Club, Los Angeles Times.

Rapid Response (TV One, 11.35, R) ✫✫

Underbelly: The Mr Asia Story (TV3, 12.00, R) ✫✫✫✫

When kindergarten teacher Allison arrives in Australia with boyfriend Wayne, she soon meets Wayne’s extended network of New Zealanders including his boss, Terry Clark.

Criminal Minds (TV One, 12.05, R) ✫✫