TV Today: Carl Icahn Treated with HBO Docs, Ludacris Returns to the Kitchen

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The documentary is the order of the day as HBO examines the life and career of Carl Icahn, known as the “Lonely Wolf of Wall Street,” and Ludacris stepping into the kitchen in Discovery+s Luda can’t cook. Also today: Janine (Quinta Brunson) wants to learn more about her “work family” at Abbott Elementary SchoolThe Olympics continue with women’s figure skating, Queens the end of the first season and more. Here’s what’s new and notable on TV this Tuesday:

Icahn: Relentless Billionaire: Original document. Director David Klein investigates famous financier Carl Icahn, who amassed nearly $20 billion over the past half-century as part of the most famous business deals of our time. The document features interviews with Icahn, often referred to as the “Lone Wolf of Wall Street,” as well as family members, journalists, and industry giants. Watch the trailer. 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO

Luda can’t cook: Series premiere. Rapper, actor, and businessman Chris “Ludacris” Bridges turns to the world’s greatest chefs and his celebrity friends to help master intricate dishes. A three-episode sequel to the one-off special that was released last year. Watch the trailer. Stream on Discovery +

Abbott Elementary School: After Jacob (Chris Perfetti) reveals a detail about her personal life, Janine (Quinta Brunson) realizes that she doesn’t know the other teachers as well as she thinks she does. Meanwhile, when Gregory (Tyler James Williams)’s strict teaching style makes his class less effective, Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) teach him how to make lessons. themselves become happier. 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC

Olympic scope:

• Hockey: Men’s knockout round Starts at 9:25 a.m. ET / 6:25 a.m. pacific time
• Nordic combined: Male individual great hill, 10km 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT on NBC
• Biathlon: Relay 4×7.5 km Men 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT on NBC
• Speed ​​skating: Chasing female teammates 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT on NBC
• Bobsled: Two-man Final 8pm ET / 5pm PT on NBC
• Figure Skating: Women’s Singles Short Program 8pm ET / 5pm PT on NBC
• Alpine skiing: Southern skiing 8pm ET / 5pm PT on NBC
• Speed ​​Skating: Men’s Team Chase 8pm ET / 5pm PT on NBC
• Additional insurance Stream all day on Peacock

Queen: Season 1 Finale. As the Queens prepare to be inducted into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, they can’t help but notice Brianna (Eve)’s absence from the departed group. Elsewhere, Naomi (Brandy) is bewildered when an old friend questions JoJo’s paternity, and Valeria (Nadine Velazquez) is about to embark on her solo tour. See the preview. 10:00 PM ET on ABC

Jeopardy College Championship: New episode. Mayim Bialik hosted the second to last quarterfinals of the two-week event. 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC

The US Experience: US Diplomats: Special presentation. PBS archives explore the legacies of three African-American ambassadors – Edward Dudley, Terence Todman, and Carl Rowan – who were asked to represent the ideals of Americans abroad while being confronted with discrimination at home during the Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy administrations. Watch the trailer. 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS

Real Dirty Dancing: New episode. The remaining three couples danced “Time of My Life” and made the symbol Dirty Dancing lift, but only two will advance to the finals. 9:00 p.m. ET on FOX

NBA Basketball: TNT offers two matches tonight:

• Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT
• LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Claire Spellberg Lustig is a Television Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.