Black. White.: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FX | Season Premiere Date: March 8, 2006

Starring: Renee Sparks, Carmen Wurgel, Bruno Marcotulli

Summary: In this six-episode social experiment from executive producers R.J. Cutler ("The War Room") and Ice Cube, the three members of the African American Sparks family wear white makeup, and the three members of the white Wurgel family don black makeup, in an attempt by each to experience American life from a different racial standpoint.

Genre(s): Reality, Game Show

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Casting Session
Air Date: unknown
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S1:E7. Race.Card
Air Date: unknown
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S1:E6. Episode 6
Air Date: April 12, 2006

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

An endlessly curious and unexpectedly intelligent social experiment.

Ray Richmond

This show goes in for neither cheap gags nor easy stereotypes, crafting a thought-provoking narrative that embodies genuine sociological heft without transforming its subjects into buffoons. Read full review

Rob Owen

"Black. White." makes you think, makes you want to have a conversation about racial issues and makes you examine your own beliefs and biases. How often does a TV show do that? Read full review

Glenn Garvin

However badly you thought American race relations were going, Black. White. will make you feel worse. Read full review

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Charlie McCollum

What I've seen suggests an intriguing show, although there's something so contrived about the series that it makes me more than a bit uneasy. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Clearly, the action in ''Black. White." has been manipulated and edited to justify its existence as a spark-filled TV look at black-white relations. Indeed, the show... can be downright hokey. But it nonetheless pushes you into questions about your own behavior and feelings. Read full review

Lee Siegel

"Black. White." is not a provocative study in secret prejudice, followed by growth and awakening. It's a reinforcement of the stereotypes the show claims it wants to examine and expose. Read full review

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SarahR

Apr 2, 2007

America needs more of this!