If he didn’t invent Afro-Futurism, he certainly provided the soundtrack. Now the out-of-the-world jazz musician, composer and poet gets his story told on “Sun Ra: Do the Impossible,” making its debut on “American Masters” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
The new 10-episode adult animation series “Strip Law” (Netflix, streaming), from the creator of “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” is comprised of low jokes about a straight-laced attorney spicing up his practice in Vegas, taking on the dumbest cases. The design is pretty bland, but the voice cast boasts Adam Scott, Janelle James of “Abbott Elementary,” Stephen Root and Keith David.
The Italian import “Portobello” (HBO Max, streaming) dramatizes the true story of a popular TV host there who was wrongly suspected of being part of a drug gang. From filmmaker Marco Bellocchio, the six-part limited series stars Fabrizio Gifuni.
From Spain comes the thriller “Firebreak” (Netflix, streaming), about a widow who loses her daughter at a forest retreat just before a wildfire breaks out.
From South Korea comes the romantic drama “Pavane” (Netflix, streaming), about a woman self-conscious about her appearance, who is noticed by a man who sees beyond it.
“The Nowhere Man” (Starz, 8:05 p.m.) has its first season finale, with Lukas facing a life-or-death showdown.
Winter Games begin to reach their end with a schedule today that has women’s ski cross finals (USA, 6 a.m.), men’s aerials finals (USA, 7:30 a.m.; NBC, 12:15 p.m.), U.S. vs. Switzerland (USA, 8:45 a.m.) in women’s curling, women’s 1500 meter speed skating (USA, 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.), Canada vs. Finland (USA, 11:50 a.m.) in men’s hockey, two woman bobsled (NBC, noon; USA, 4:15 p.m.), men’s free ski halfpipe (USA, 1 p.m.; NBC, 1:30 p.m.), men’s biathlon (USA, 1:30 p.m.), women’s 100 meter and men’s relay finals (USA, 2:15 p.m.), USA vs. Slovakia (NBC, 3:10 p.m.) in men’s hockey, Norway vs. Switzerland (USA, 6 p.m.) in men’s curling bronze final and a summary of the day’s event on Primetime in Milan (NBC, 8 p.m.) and Olympic Late Night (NBC, 11:35 p.m.).
Raising livestock in suburbia or hoarding dozens of cats causes problems among “Neighbors” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Cheerleaders have to apply for a competition by tape, but they’re hard to schedule during finals week, on on “Stumble” (NBC, 10:30 p.m.).
“20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.) tells the recently-adjudicated case of an au pair and a murder.
The tarnishing of CBS comes with the promotion of the lowly sport to primetime in the special “This is UFC” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV, 8 p.m.) has a celebrity impersonation game show. Brooke Shields is guest judge.
In a new made-for-TV thriller, a woman faces threats as she asks “Who Took My Family?” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.).
On “Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.), Tony relies on inexperienced operators.
A rookie Idaho minder gets help on “Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.) sees Selena stressing out over wedding preparation.
The human mind is the subject on “The UnXplained” (History, 9 p.m.).
“MonsterQuest” (History, 10 p.m.) looks for hotspots of monster activity.
Law enforcement closes in on “The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast” (Starz, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies has Oscar road movie contenders and winners with “Driving Mss Daisy” (8 p.m.), “Rain Man” (10 p.m.), “Bullitt” (12:30 a.m.), “Grand Prix” (2:30 a.m.) and “Wild Strawberries” (5:45 a.m.).
During the day TCM has Oscar contenders about scientists, with “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (6:45 a.m.), “Dr. Cyclops” (8:30 a.m.), “The Time Machine” (10 a.m.), “Dr. Erlich’s Magic Bullet” (noon), “The Story of Louis Pasteur” (2 p.m.), “Madame Curie” (3:45 p.m.) and “Edison, the Man” (6 p.m.).
NBA action includes Dallas at Minnesota (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.) and Clippers at Lakers (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Akron at Ball State (CBS Sports, 6:30 p.m.), VCU at Saint Louis (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Indiana at Purdue (Fox, 8 p.m.) and Siena at Merrimac (ESPNU, 8 p.m.).
AHL hockey has Toronto at Cleveland (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: 25th anniversary show. The View: Jennifer Garner, Savannah Chrisley. Drew Barrymore: Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Odessa A’zion (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Gordon Ramsay, Richard Blais, Nyesha Arrington, Mad Skillz (rerun). Tamron Hall: Fetty Tap, Taster Simmons, Xavier Simmons.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Ian McKellen, I’m With Her, Laura Benanti (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Nick Kroll, Wunmi Mosaku, Cory Wong (rerun). Bill Maher: Paul Anka, Rep. Lauren Boebert, James Talarico.