SINGAPORE, Sept 25 — We know, the haze has gone from bad to worse in Singapore. But every cloud has a silver-screen lining.

Instead of just watching television for the latest PSI (Pollutants Standard Index) updates, why shouldn’t we have some TV shows that reflect the gritty reality of life? We see some hazy potential in the idea of turning this yearly trial into television art. Here are some of our suggestions for TV shows we hope we can squint at the next time smog gets in your eyes.

PSI: Miami: The readings have hit a hazardous 300, and it’s up to the Pollution Scene Investigation team to get to the heart of the matter. In Episode One, they venture into one of Singapore’s worst-hit areas: Miami Gardens, Jurong. What they find there may just be too unspeakable to reveal.

Say Yes to the Mask: Who says it’s all doom and gloom? The haze can provide wonderful new fashion opportunities, too. In this delightful reality show, prospective brides get professional help picking out the N95 mask that best suits their face shape and colouring. Just because no one can see you through the haze doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make an effort, okay?

Breaking Wind: Believing he is dying of cancer, Walter Wang, who runs a joke shop, turns to illegal activities in order to earn money for his family: Filling his whoopee cushions with polluted air and selling them to sulphur dioxide addicts. It doesn’t end well. But it sure picks up a lot of awards.

Grey is the New Black: A ragtag bunch of prison inmates want to stir up trouble, but are too lethargic due to the layer of soot that covers everything, including the camera lens. This one doesn’t win any awards at all.

Modern Allergy: A diverse, multi-generational, multi-racial, lovably dysfunctional family struggles to get along with the people they love best — all while battling haze-induced sniffles, coughs, watering eyes, and — the horror — heatiness.

Phlegm Factor: In this reality show, contestants struggle to complete tasks that show how resilient they are in the face of their overwhelming fear of being out in the haze, like going on a picnic — and finishing ALL of the potato salad, mind you — in a cloud of smog.

Parks and Deforestation: Michelle Chong stars as Leslie Ngo, a perky but somewhat bumbling NEA employee with idealistic aspirations: To turn a scorched neighbouring country into a beautiful park. Tangs, Michelle! — TODAY