Black. White.

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 8, 2006
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 110 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 110
  3. Negative: 26 out of 110

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  1. RonnetteS
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    This show is real. It deals with the typical sterotypes that african americans go thru. I thought the show was impressive.
  2. HeatherB
    Mar 9, 2006
    8
    Interesting, but creepy. The white family seems odd, but the daughter is smart.
  3. TedS
    Mar 9, 2006
    8
    Could have been even better, but hey nothing is prefect. It does it's job at getting the point over to you if you are really tuned in.
  4. BrandiP.
    Apr 5, 2006
    7
    The show is good for the purpose of getting people to talk about race. Otherwise, it is a load of BS. I find that the families are both a bit onesided and not so willing to be open minded. I will say that Bruno pisses me off to the fullest. What people need to realize is that the world is racist and that we need to be honest about this fact before solveging it. By racist I don't be The show is good for the purpose of getting people to talk about race. Otherwise, it is a load of BS. I find that the families are both a bit onesided and not so willing to be open minded. I will say that Bruno pisses me off to the fullest. What people need to realize is that the world is racist and that we need to be honest about this fact before solveging it. By racist I don't be individually, I mean systemically and institutionally. This is a white world and everyone needs to just face it.… Expand
  5. StephanieB
    Mar 31, 2006
    10
    I didn't want to watch it at first, but when I actually gave it a chance I was completely blown away! I can't wait to see the episodes I missed.
  6. sanl
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    My husband and I can hardly wait for each wed. night's new show. I am eagerly awaiting the white father's very first acknowledged racial slight.
  7. VIkI
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    Everyone needs to watch.
  8. PhillipM
    Mar 9, 2006
    9
    I think that this show gives a real look at each owns race. It doesnt make you feel the other's race but makes you more aware of your own and how you really can experience racism, or ignore it. I think people can learn a lot about themselves through it and can challenge there own beliefs through it.
  9. TiffanyD
    Mar 9, 2006
    8
    Being a Black person, I thought it was very interesting to see just how some White people actually feel. Some of the White viewers may not see the world the way an average Black person may, but through the next few weeks I feel that the White viewers will be in for a rude awakening to see exactly what it's like to be the stereotypical Black person.
  10. HakimA
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    This show should be on regular tv so that all of amercan can see the true effects of racism which still go on today!
  11. Ray
    Apr 6, 2006
    8
    I am looking forward to seeing the new season because i don't think the people in this season were ready for it. I think Bruno and Rose are the only ones that are completely open minded and completely not racist. I think Carmen was open to the new ideas but this kind of idea was out of her realm. She may be a nice lady but she is a complete ditz and possibly a little scared of the I am looking forward to seeing the new season because i don't think the people in this season were ready for it. I think Bruno and Rose are the only ones that are completely open minded and completely not racist. I think Carmen was open to the new ideas but this kind of idea was out of her realm. She may be a nice lady but she is a complete ditz and possibly a little scared of the black race. I think that Brian is a complete racist and acually spends time looking for problems between black/white race. He is overly sensative and offended too easilly. Andrea was very aprehensive in the beginning but she has come around and I believe her slight racism can be worked with. Their son didn't have anough exposure. My summary of this season is that Bruno, Carmen and Rose were more involved as a family to really trying to learn about the black race. Brian, Andrea and their son were more involved in trying to prove their is white against black racism. From this season, I concluded ONLY from these families and the location they shot, there is more black against white racism. Again, looking forward to next season with different famlies and different lacations.… Expand
  12. JoeH
    Jun 24, 2006
    10
    Love this show when is the next season?
  13. RonaldV
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    I am a 42 year old African American male and I have lived through the civil rights period. It amazes me to this day how white Americans act like they treat African Americans with such equal treatment and respect. If many of them walked in our shoes for even a minute they to would be angry and resentful at how this great land of opportunity treats them. We can die in wars for this country I am a 42 year old African American male and I have lived through the civil rights period. It amazes me to this day how white Americans act like they treat African Americans with such equal treatment and respect. If many of them walked in our shoes for even a minute they to would be angry and resentful at how this great land of opportunity treats them. We can die in wars for this country but not earn the respect of American citizens. Hopefully this show will enlighten perhaps even change the way white Americans views the African American… Expand
  14. CharH
    Mar 16, 2006
    8
    The premise for this show is thought provoking, and a great way to get people to discuss race. The casting could have been better; I think the white mom is lacking in common sense. What adult woman around 40 years old thinks that saying, "hey bitch" with a smile is a typical pleasant greeting to another adult woman; and thinks that people dress in clothing from their home-land to go to The premise for this show is thought provoking, and a great way to get people to discuss race. The casting could have been better; I think the white mom is lacking in common sense. What adult woman around 40 years old thinks that saying, "hey bitch" with a smile is a typical pleasant greeting to another adult woman; and thinks that people dress in clothing from their home-land to go to church, rather than to simply dress up to attend church? The white man throws the "N" word out there a little too comfortably, and he's rather insensitive. I would like to see him in his black role at the all white bar, or yes, at a new car dealership with other white customers. The black couple has strong opinions on racism, but when they are in their white roles they listen and observe their environment instead of going in and immediately bring attention to themselves. The white guy asking other whites about the stereotypical beliefs about blacks should have been slapped when he asked the white woman if the myth is true. He's a nutcase. I think the kids will learn from this experiment, and I hope future episodes will show more real-life type situations in less of a controlled environment.… Expand
  15. jess
    Mar 16, 2006
    9
    the fact that the white people in this show are so ignorant of the people that they are portraying is so hilarious that it's impossible to stop watching. The black family is also so negative toward everythiing the white family does and it portrays the commonly disputed issue of racism of racism today. It is the best reality show I have seen in a long time.
  16. WendyI
    Mar 30, 2006
    9
    Instead of ignoringth existance of racism, this program exposes it for what is it: subtle, ugly and pervasive-even today.
  17. KatherineE
    Mar 30, 2006
    9
    The characters appear to be developing. Rose remains open and a witness to the experience. Carmen has undergone some kind of ephiphany, I suspect when whe and Bruno took a walk through the park as a mixed race couple. Bruno remains frozen in his conviction that racism is an excuse for personal unaccountability. The scene where he lectures the muscian was truly sad. Since the first episode The characters appear to be developing. Rose remains open and a witness to the experience. Carmen has undergone some kind of ephiphany, I suspect when whe and Bruno took a walk through the park as a mixed race couple. Bruno remains frozen in his conviction that racism is an excuse for personal unaccountability. The scene where he lectures the muscian was truly sad. Since the first episode it seems we are seeing less of Brian in social situations. The scene of Brian in the local white bar during the first episode was shocking in its revelation, but excellent commentary. But since then I haven't seem him interacting much outside the family setting. Renee, it seems, has not put herself out much and seem to be holding back and judging the process. I would like to see her more involved in public interactions. Nick is interesting. His turn around on the "n-word": was that truly a reframing of his thinking or was it a capitulation to his parents and the visit to the barbershop or did he in fact connect to a historical sense of persecution? Look, the show it great just because it is doing what it is doing, examing the issue of race relations through these families. As a production it is rough by the nature of its reality component and its attempt to dramatize everyday life. It ain't slick, but it does get one thinking.… Expand
  18. NikkiM
    Mar 8, 2006
    7
    I love the idea of this show; however, I found that the situations each family was put in were not really practica or typical of either race. What white boy actually takes etiquette classes? What white guy goes to that pro-shop to try on shoes? I think that in these situations it would have been helpful for each person to experience situations as a white and black person to see how they I love the idea of this show; however, I found that the situations each family was put in were not really practica or typical of either race. What white boy actually takes etiquette classes? What white guy goes to that pro-shop to try on shoes? I think that in these situations it would have been helpful for each person to experience situations as a white and black person to see how they were treated differently. The layers of racism seem extremely excruciating to work out. My feeling is that we start with the children. Teach children to be more excepting of everyone, especially in school and church and then let them pass that on to the generations after them.… Expand
  19. MicheleT
    Mar 8, 2006
    10
    This show is long over due. America needs a serious wake up call and rear it's ugly head on facing the racism in this country. I fell in love with this show from the first airing
  20. HaleyB
    Mar 8, 2006
    10
    Just the awesome makeup jobs would be reason enough to watch this show, (any other artists out there?) but the psychological and societal issues are captivating as well... it's bound to be fascinating the whole way through. :D
  21. Simone
    Mar 9, 2006
    8
    I think the show actually has potential. Again, you must apporach the show with an open mind, to get its full value. It is interesting that Bruno and the son have parallel feelings, they don't understand the race issues, at all. White America doesn't experience "racisim" because all minorites have to interact and evolve with them on a daily basis, they have to, if they want to I think the show actually has potential. Again, you must apporach the show with an open mind, to get its full value. It is interesting that Bruno and the son have parallel feelings, they don't understand the race issues, at all. White America doesn't experience "racisim" because all minorites have to interact and evolve with them on a daily basis, they have to, if they want to succeed, face it white people own everything. And it's crazy to me, cause America wouldn't have been as large as it is now, without the major contributions of African Americans. An I think, African Americans want white people to honor that and respect that. Living black, and being discriminated on is like, being raped everyday. You know how white people can trace back their ancestry...i wish I could do that. I will never know the root of my family tree, I will never know what was or what might have been. They took from whence we came. An until they understand that, really understand that...then they will know. This show highlights, the "mis-logic" of white americans, you just don't get it, do you? They should take Bruno to the city, the city-city, and as a black man try to hail a cab. I can't tell you how many times, I have seen brothas try to hail a cab and can't get not a one, but a white man, on the other hand can. I've been asked to hail a cab for a brotha, because no cab would stop for him. It's the little things White America, that you take for granted....… Expand
  22. ValerieS
    Mar 9, 2006
    7
    The most refreshing and redeeming quality about the first episode is Rose and Nick's open-mindedness in what has to be a difficult experiment.
  23. ChrisR
    Mar 9, 2006
    7
    I think this should be a learning tool for all people interested in racial reconciliation. I think it's good that it shows the diffferences in our races and that it's OK. We are different, but, should all be treated with respect and dignity.
  24. MarkR
    Mar 9, 2006
    8
    The show is guaranteed a 7 just for delving into the issues and the creativity of the physical transformation of the charachters. I was hoping for a little bit more in terms of the charachters. For reviewing this show I should point out that I am African American. First off I give the families high marks for courage and willingness. The most interesting situation to me was when the The show is guaranteed a 7 just for delving into the issues and the creativity of the physical transformation of the charachters. I was hoping for a little bit more in terms of the charachters. For reviewing this show I should point out that I am African American. First off I give the families high marks for courage and willingness. The most interesting situation to me was when the African American dad got the job as the bartender and was listening to the bigot talk about how this was the last white enclave etc. move your kids here. The best dynamic was the daughter Rose learning slam poetry. Rose is also so far my favorite charachter in the group, going in with an open mind and trying to learn. I think that the two dads are over the top in being stuck in their views, and even though the black dad had one of the most interesting scenarios, it is just going to reinforce his thinking that everybody looks at you a different way. The white dad on the other hand is convinced that people do not look at race at all and does not see subtle things. The two moms have not showed much up to this point, the white mom is obviously someone that will easily be sold a bill of goods. The thing that bother me most about the show though is the parents willingness to buy into stereotypes on both sides. I was especially upset by the black dad coaching the white dad on black posture etc. Was anyone else in the all black focus group slouching in thier chairs etc.? I wanted to smack this brother across the head, he is almost a cartoon charachter of the angry black man, that also does not even realize that he is not teaching black culture at all, but a Gene Wilder Richard Pryor movie version of it. Anyway, but ups to Rose, she is the most genuine and open charachter on the show, but I worry about the trust level of the poets when they find out she was faking it. I think her poem was a great attempt, and I disagree with the coaches that she needs to get rid of the language, a lot of slam poets use big words as long as they flow there is nothing wrong with being intelectual, that was almost an insult, the audience will not know these words..if the coach did not know the words, get a damn dictionary the audience will know what Rose is talking about.… Expand
  25. ChristyW
    Mar 9, 2006
    8
    I loved it! I think it set the foundation for stimulating dialogue. This show give employees of all industries an opportunity to discuss something of revelence around the water cooler--not just the latest ER episode.
  26. carlac
    Apr 1, 2006
    9
    What a great show to open up a dialgogue about the current state of race relations. I think it is a great show that can be used as an educational tool in schools and in life.
  27. keyonnat
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    I can't find the show on anymore does it still come on & what time?
  28. NikkiC
    Apr 6, 2006
    9
    The show makes you think. It's excellent and I want to see another season/series. Good for both races to see.
  29. angelb
    Apr 6, 2006
    9
    I love the show mostly because it is interesting. It interesting to see how the teens on the show are more open then the adults.
  30. SLee
    Apr 7, 2006
    10
    The show exposes the truth about race that whites are un-willing to own up to or admit. It peels aways the perception and the hypocrisy that not only affects and shows the true nature of White America but how it deals with other races through out the world. To receive fairness (or any God given right from white America) you have to have money or a resource that they want and then and only The show exposes the truth about race that whites are un-willing to own up to or admit. It peels aways the perception and the hypocrisy that not only affects and shows the true nature of White America but how it deals with other races through out the world. To receive fairness (or any God given right from white America) you have to have money or a resource that they want and then and only then, will you have white America's attention, tolerance and exceptance.… Expand
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#42 Best TV Season of 2006
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#22 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    60
    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.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    80
    An endlessly curious and unexpectedly intelligent social experiment.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Joy Press
    70
    Black.White takes the reality subgenre to a whole new level, shining a beacon on American's most excruciating blind spot.
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