Now that we’re running low on daylight hours, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of new reality shows to watch (you know, in lieu of breathing in that pesky fresh air).

In fact, three debuted just this week on what I like to call the “third-tier” networks of the reality world. (That means that they’re not one of the Big Four, but they’re not Bravo either.)

The shows could not be more different from one another, yet they are each fabulous in their own way.

The bombshells are back!

Last night’s “Biggest Loser” had the contestants literally jumping through hoops to stay in the game. And, make no mistake, the participants are now treating this life-altering opportunity as a game. It’s like Tracey the Sea Witch cast a spell before she left last week!

Last night’s finale of “America's Next Top Model" was actually kind of a nail-biter. (Except, of course, for you hand models out there.)  

The competition came down to Nicole, the awkward redhead from Colorado, and Laura, the sweet Southern Belle. (By the way, not to brag, but they comprised two thirds of my team in my “ANTM” fantasy league!)

If a network acquires a show that was taped almost a year ago and it airs the finale, did the season ever really happen?

I just couldn’t get fully invested in “Project Runway” this time around, and I blame the delay, among other things.  After all, fashion should be current by its very definition. (I should know; I shop at fashionista-friendly Target and once worked at the cutting edge house of style known as the Gap.)