“Factory” (10 p.m., Spike): With current economic woes and so many layoffs, anybody

“Factory” (10 p.m., Spike): With current economic woes and so many layoffs, anybody lucky enough to be employed is happy to put in a full workday and justify that paycheck. Even four working stiffs like Chase, Gus, Smitty and Gary. They may not be the most productive guys on the job, but they work hard pretending.

The blue-collar heroes of the new Spike TV comedy “Factory” view their eight-hour shift at a small-town, small-time factory as a pleasant place to hang together — and a welcome break from home life.

Sure, the job brings certain challenges with it. Like making sense of the death of a 35-year factory veteran sucked into a machine by his necktie. But generally there’s real job satisfaction, as voiced by the guys at a local grade school Career Day.

“Sometimes you go home and it feels like THAT’S where you’re punching in, and putting in your hours,” they tell the kids. “And then you wake up in the morning and get to go back to the factory.” Starring Michael Coleman, Jay Leggett, David Pasquesi and Mitch Rouse (a co-creator of the Comedy Central cult fave “Strangers With Candy”), “Factory” is a fun show. And it sure beats working.

“The Singing Office” (9 p.m., TLC): Apparently no workplace is safe with the debut of “The Singing Office.” It’s a reality series in which Joey Fatone and Mel B. ambush an actual office each week and challenge the staff to belt out a song. The top performers will eventually get a chance to compete for $50,000 in a sing-off.

“Secrets of a Restaurant Chef” (9:30 a.m., Food Network): Do you really want to know what the chef is thinking? Well, here it is. You’ve been warned.