It’s only a month into the new year, but a feeling of déjà vu is already settling over me with each click of the television remote.

Hollywood seems to have gotten environmentally savvy with the amount of recycling it does on a yearly basis. And with the new television season already at the halfway point, we are now in that magical time when everything old is new again. (And, no, I’m not just referring to the return of “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency.”)

Let’s take a gander at what the tube has to offer during these cold winter months. Some shows are worth your while and others leave you with that “not so fresh” feeling.

FX continues to push the envelope with its new show “Dirt,” which focuses on the cult of celebrity.

There’s sex (an NBA star who prefers to have his Hershey Highway violated by a “foreign object”), plus there’s drug use and underhanded doings. And then there’s more sex and the perfect solution to getting rid of those unwanted mail suitors the morning after – a nice tazer to the nether regions will literally do the trick.

But sexual shenanigans aside, “Dirt” marks the TV return of Courtney Cox. Who knew the former neat freak on “Friends” would be so good playing with “Dirt”? She not only looks gorgeous doing it, her character, Lucy, has an interesting dichotomy going for her: She’s a no-nonsense yet vulnerable tabloid magazine editor. Airs Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m.

By far the guiltiest pleasure I have stumbled upon (in the name of research, mind you) is “The Bad Girls Club” on Oxygen. Here’s the simple premise: Take one part “The Real World,” add approximately seven women and you have the perfect blend of drama! Hey, that sounds like a cocktail recipe, which would be very apropos since I have re-christened the show “Drunk Girls in a House,” and these “girls” can really reaffirm a gay man’s lifestyle choice, one episode at a time.

There is something creepily compelling about watching the shenanigans these gals get into. Why, they are busier than a whore on dollar day as far as cheating on their boyfriends, pushing someone into the pool and engaging in the requisite catfights.

Unfortunately, the main instigator, Ripsi (gee, you would have thought her name alone would have spelled alcoholic to producers), was booted for attacking her roommates while drunk. But don’t worry, Zara has picked up her slack in past weeks, and there’s even a pre-nose job Ashlee Simpson look-a-like (Aimee), which makes me think the second season should feature celebrities. Hmm, I wonder which ones they could get? It’s on the tip of my tongue: Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Courtney Love, Whitney Houston and Lindsay Lohan, perhaps? Airs Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m.

Over on Lifetime (television for women and the gays), “Gay, Straight or Taken?” is a dating game where a lass must figure out which gentleman prefers ass. I believe this premise aired about four years ago on Bravo and was called “Boy Meets Boy.”

I expected Jenner, the contestant in the pilot episode, to start running around screaming, “It’s all bullshit!” But no, she had more important things to say, which came off as a tad judgmental and homophobic. Apparently the wearing of Speedos immediately marks a man as being gay – oh wait, she might have a point there! But that girl needed to really fine-tune her gaydar when she glossed over a shopping bag from Targay that was in one potential love connection’s car trunk. Airs Mondays at 8:00 p.m.

Grease is one of my all-time favorite movies, so, of course, I threw up a little bit in my mouth when I watched “Grease: You’re the One That I Want.” Let me spare you the agony of having to sit through this “American Idol” rip-off that has the standard two male judges (one who is British, natch) and one female judge, a metrosexual host (Billy Bush from “Access Hollywood”) and contestants vying for “the biggest prize on television, the lead roles of Danny and Sandy in a Broadway production.” Kudos to host Bush for keeping a “straight” face while reading this pap off the teleprompter – and for conveying that money is really overrated! Airs Sundays at 8:00 p.m. You’ve been warned!

Surprisingly, CBS is airing “Armed and Famous,” featuring Erik Estrada, Wee Man of “Jackass,” female wrestler Trish Stratus, Jack Osbourne and La Toya Jackson (who seems to be slowly morphing into Charo). This show is about five “celebrities” who are deputized to protect the good citizens of Muncie, Ind. Seems like it would be more at home on VH-1. Airs Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.

Fear not, VH-1 has its own brand of “celebreality” goin’ on. On second thought, be afraid, be very afraid! “I Love New York” is a spin-off of “Flavor of Love” (I’m praying there will never be a third season!) and is probably one of the surest signs that VH-1 needs to trot out “I Love 5 Minutes Ago,” and quick! This crazy train wreck of a show has sass-mouth New York telling potential paramours they are not good enough for her. Umm, honey, your biggest claim to fame was being spat upon by another “F.O.L.” contestant on the air. Here’s a ladder, get over yourself. Airs Mondays at 9:00 p.m.

“The Surreal Life: Fame Games” is a virtual smorgasbord of highlights from past “Surreal” seasons. There’s Ron Jeremy (apparently he has a huge penis, but who can get past the fact that he looks like Mr. Potato Head?), “Baywatch” babe Traci Bingham, Playboy playmate Andrea Lowell, Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa, Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille and two Amazonian gals, Brigitte Nielsen and wrestle maniac Chyna Doll (who have become extremely “chummy”). The other end of the spectrum is represented by Verne “Mini Me” Troyer and Emmanuel “Webster” Lewis. Rounding out the cast is Rob Van Winkle, who, in an effort to distance himself from that one song he had (and, dude, it was one song), is not going by Vanilla Ice. Word to your mother. Airs Sundays at 9:00 p.m.

“Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll” takes a group of struttin’-their-stuff hopefuls all vying to be the new Pussycat Doll. Dammit, I missed the auditions! Airs in February on The CW.

If you’re a fan of edgy fare, then keep an eye out for “The Sarah Silverman Program,” which debuts on Comedy Central Feb. 1.

“Hidden Palms” is the latest from “Dawson’s Creek” scribe Kevin Williamson and follows the trials and tribulations of a 16-year-old recovering alcoholic – with Leslie Jordan as his AA sponsor, who dresses as a woman. Airs in March on The CW.

The executive producer of “Ugly Betty” has been pegged to bring the popular British soap “Footballers Wive$” to American soil. It will be known as “Football Wives,” and is being likened to a cross between “Dynasty” and “Sex and the City.” That’s a shame – sounds like the gays wouldn’t want to watch that!

So there you have it, a few new shows to work into your television schedule and a few that illustrate how eco-friendly Tinsel Town can be. The next time you take your blue recycler to the curb, don’t be too surprised if Brigitte Nielsen or La Toya Jackson jumps out of it yelling, “Is this where I’m supposed to audition?” Getting a gig in Hollywood can be confusing. Until next time, that’s all of the news that’s fit to print.