TV best bets: Fri., March 5

SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND — Although Spartacus (Andy Whitfield) is still grieving the death of his wife, Batiatus (John Hannah) vows to mold him into a great gladiator, selling his combat services to a rich patron who is putting on some games. An injured Crixus (Manu Bennett) is happy to hear Lucretia (Lucy Lawless) is sending Naevia (Lesley-Ann Brandt) to attend to his needs. (10 p.m., Starz)

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