Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 23
Channel: Universal TV (DStv 117)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, now in its 23rd season, chronicles the life and crimes of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes.
As acting commander of the SVU, Sergeant Olivia Benson is a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all.
She leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past as a product of rape, and her future as mother to a young child, both of which influence the way she relates to each victim in need of help.
Detective Odafin Fin Tutuola adds a unique sense of humour and undercover investigative experience, making him a formidable match for any partner.
Detective Amanda Rollins has earned her place as an integral part of the team while facing head-on the emotional toll it takes to work SVU.
Detective Dominick Sonny Carisi brings a fresh outlook and distinctive style of investigation to the squad.
In the Season 23 premiere, "And the Empire Strikes Back": As the investigation into a sex-for-housing scheme expands, Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested.
Meanwhile, Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.
TVSA Show Page: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 22
Alaska Haunting
Channel: Travel Channel (DStv 179)
TX Time: 21h10
Genre: Paranormal, Reality
Real-life ghost stories in the isolated and frigid Alaskan landscape are explored through captivating interviews and evocative re-creations.
Witnesses recount paranormal encounters that left them frozen with fear.
Spirits lurk in the shadows of Alaska's isolated cabins, tormenting families and leaving them no choice but to turn to paranormal investigators as their last hope.
But, in a land as remote as Alaska, when someone is threatened by unknown entities, will anyone hear their cries for help before it's too late?
In the series premiere, "Buried Secrets": Looking for a fresh start, the Cristallo family moves from California to the former gold-mining town of Salcha, Alaska.
But when Lita and her daughter Bonnie break ground on their new dream home, they release a scary secret buried in the ice.
After terrifying run-ins with a shadowy figure, the women realise they're sharing the cozy cabin with a cold spirit.
A ghost-hunting team is called in to expel the menacing entity, but little do they know that a chilling discovery awaits them beneath the snow.
Elephants: Changing Lives
Channel: Curiosity Channel (DStv 185)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary, Wildlife
Few animals have more complex societies and interactions than elephants.
For these slow-growing, long-lived animals, survival is totally dependent on knowledge passed down from family members and from the constant support of the herd.
It's no wonder we find them so endearing.
Blowing Up History 5
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 20h55
Genre: Documentary Series, History, Technology
How were the most iconic and historic buildings of the ancient and medieval worlds built?
This documentary series uses 'blow apart' CGI animation to reveal their secrets.
Coming up, why is the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings so unique?
With rare access and using the latest technology, teams of archaeologists are finally finding the answers.
And new investigations are slowly uncovering the secret history of the world's most iconic monument.
The great Sphinx at Giza has mystified historians for generations, but an extraordinary new investigation is about to reveal which pharaoh the Sphinx was built for - and an astonishing religious connection.
Using details from the latest archaeological investigations combined with X-Ray and LiDar scanning technologies, this series explodes the myths and mysteries behind the world's most iconic buildings and reveals, stone by stone, the truth about their construction from their foundations up.
In the Season 5 premiere, "Mystery of the Volcano Temple": The Pantheon is a 2,000-year-old temple with a dark secret.
Today, using cutting-edge archaeological methods and brand-new evidence, experts look beneath the streets of Rome to find out why it was built and how it survived so long.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 23h30
Genre: Comedy
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia features Mac, Dennis, Charlie, Sweet Dee and Frank, five ne'er-do-wells who own and operate Paddy's Pub in Philadelphia.
Their constant scheming usually lands them in a world of hurt, yet they never seem to learn from their mistakes.
As they say, some things never change.
So prepare for more depraved schemes, half-baked arguments, and absurdly underhanded plots to subvert one another.
In the Season 15 premiere, "2020: A Year in Review": The Gang looks back on 2020 to justify their numerous PPE loans.
In doing so, it is revealed that they contributed to the chaos of the past political year way more than anyone could have imagined.
In the second episode of the weekday double bill, "The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7": Upon discovering that their self-made Lethal Weapon sequels have been pulled from the local library, the Gang decides to address their political incorrectness by making another film - Lethal Weapon 7.
TVSA Show Page: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 15
Being Joel Corry
Channel: MTV (DStv 130)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Docu-Reality, Music
DJ and producer Joel Corry has captured the hearts of the dance music scene.
Now, he's starring in MTV's new series Being Joel Corry, which showcases a typical day in the touring DJ's life.
MTV will be there every step of the way, going behind the scenes as Joel takes his next steps as a platinum-selling artist.
From A-list collaborations to sell-out shows and brand new material, we'll be seeing exactly what it takes to become one of the biggest names on the music scene.
Each episode will follow the DJ and producer as he embarks on a new, groundbreaking career move.