You have to see it to believe it: Tonight's TV guide is filled with variety

Cape Town – There's something for everyone on TV tonight.

From people performing unbelievable feats, to Stephen Colbert and his celebrity guests, to a raunchy show set in the 18^th century.

Here are 3 shows to tune into.  

Ripley's Believe it or Not

20:00 - Discovery Channel (DStv 121)

For exactly one hundred years, Ripley's Believe It or Not has cornered the market on the extraordinary, the death defying, the odd and the unusual. Actor Bruce Campbell hosts this new reboot. In the premiere episode, six naturally gifted people dazzle audiences with the moves they make and the breaths they take.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

23:00 - etv (DStv 194)

Late-night host Stephen Colbert interviews actors and introduces musical guests in this American talk show. In this episode he is joined by Jonathan Van Ness, Brett Gelman, Big Thief, with special appearances by Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg.

Harlots

Showmax

Sex, revenge and cunning are everywhere in this raunchy show about an 18th century London brothel owner raising her stunning daughters in a very seedy world. Season 3 of the show has just premiered on the streaming service. (Read our interview with Alfie Allen here)

Compiled by Leandra Engelbrecht.