Friday’s BesT PiCks
8 p.m. (4) S.W.A.T. Loyalty is a key element on the streets and Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Shemar Moore), a Los Angeles S.W.A.T. lieutenant, knows that better than most. Balancing his respect for the police force with his loyalty to his friends, he must work both sides.
8 p.m. STARZ BMF In this Season 3 premiere, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory (Demetrius Flenory Jr.) heads to Atlanta to expand the family business. Assuming the business model from Detroit will work in the ATL, expansion looks to come with some serious growing pains. 9 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A smokin’ hot barbecue is a thing of beauty. Guy Fieri heads south to sample mouth-watering meat. First up is a family-run spot in Mobile, Ala., that serves a burger that is all boss. Then, a steakhouse offers a lobster mac and cheese that melts hearts.
9 p.m. (6) Dateline NBC Lester Holt leads an all-new episode of NBC’s acclaimed newsmagazine. Using in-depth investigative reporting, contributing anchors and news correspondents examine the most compelling and shocking mysteries to occur within the borders of the United States.
9:30 p.m. (39) Totally Funny Animals Dogs and cats and bunnies, oh my! Featuring hilarious, caught-on-camera videos of the outrageous and wacky things that animals unknowingly do, this clip show, hosted by Tacarra Williams, sees everything from dumpster-diving bears to rascally racoons.
10 p.m. HBO Real Time With Bill Maher As he discusses current events and popular contemporary topics, the always acerbic Bill Maher welcomes a diverse panel of guests from across the political spectrum, asking them to join him in sharing their perspectives on current issues.
10p.m.HGTVHouseHunters Looking for a fresh start, a newly divorced single dad begins to search for a home suited to himself and his daughter. Eager for a spot near the beach, the duo explores the Floridian shores, but not all is sunny, as not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.
10 p.m. DSC Gold Rush: White Water He fought courageously until the end. In this final interview, Fred Hurt talks about the path that led him to become an icon. From searching for gold throughout Alaska to battling the cancer — that ultimately took his life — it’s his story in his words.
10:05 p.m. HISTORY
There Tony Harris looks into reports of a mesmerizing swirling vortex over the skies of Oklahoma. Then, video that was supposedly sealed in the Vatican archives might show an actual demonic possession. And, are massive footprints in Alaska proof of a Yeti?