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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. VIkI
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    Everyone needs to watch.
  5. 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!
  6. JoeH
    Jun 24, 2006
    10
    Love this show when is the next season?
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. keyonnat
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    I can't find the show on anymore does it still come on & what time?
  11. 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
  12. AlvaH
    Mar 16, 2006
    10
    Well, Well, Well, I think its right on point. As usual white folks don't have a clue about their surroundings because they haven't had to, we've been bending and accepting their every whim. Just how does one say whatever they want and its fine. Cause this is America, right -- You can't tell me that the white lady in this show ever got the impression she could call Well, Well, Well, I think its right on point. As usual white folks don't have a clue about their surroundings because they haven't had to, we've been bending and accepting their every whim. Just how does one say whatever they want and its fine. Cause this is America, right -- You can't tell me that the white lady in this show ever got the impression she could call anyone a "bitch", but she wanted to and she did -- so what!! She white. No where could she have thought they were on that kind of relationship where she was allowed to call anyone out of their name. Please, help me understand where folks get off talking down to anyother group of people. You Should Know Better (in all caps). Its just manners.… Expand
  13. SharonB
    Mar 28, 2006
    10
    Like a breath of fresh air to see these issues confronted. Issues such as people burying their heads in the sand perpetually convincing themselves that racism does not exist and the pre-existing stereotypes, that cause the affected people damage, are just a figment of, those affected, imaginations. It illustrates that racism exists in both the black and white communities. I am a black Like a breath of fresh air to see these issues confronted. Issues such as people burying their heads in the sand perpetually convincing themselves that racism does not exist and the pre-existing stereotypes, that cause the affected people damage, are just a figment of, those affected, imaginations. It illustrates that racism exists in both the black and white communities. I am a black woman from Britain and sometimes I have been faced with the issue that I do not know where I belong since living in Florida. I have not felt completely accepted in the black community and I there are times I am convicted that some white people only like me because on the way I speak. I wish, hope and pray that this series has a positive impact on people to be kinder to one another and to try to accept the differences. Once people learn that color does not determine who you are or your destiny, communities will comprehend acceptence and black and white people may become more confident to live together. For now, it is the case that color determines how you are perceived and untimately treated and this is the barrier built though mis-conception, lack of education and in many cases bad parenting. As for those members in the black communty that have problems with white people before hate, albeit through pain and confusion, try thinking of those members in the white community that died for your black race and try to find peace in your heart. God bless all Gods children.… Expand
  14. mattd
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    the show was a great. it gives you perspective and stirs conversation that needs to happen. I wish more reality Tv had a purpose.
  15. PatB
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    This is the best reality show on television. It clearly shows the reality that most of white America claims doesn't exist anymore. A reality show like this is long overdue. I especially admire the brave families participating in the show.
  16. SarahR
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    America needs more of this!
  17. GerronS
    Mar 12, 2006
    10
    As a young black man, I find this show to be very interesting. After watching the first episode it got me to think about racism in todays life. Everytime I go out in public rather it be the supermarket, gas station (inside), mall, school, work ,etc racism is the last thing that sticks in the back of my head. Maybe its because I was raised and currently living in a mixed area. We have rich As a young black man, I find this show to be very interesting. After watching the first episode it got me to think about racism in todays life. Everytime I go out in public rather it be the supermarket, gas station (inside), mall, school, work ,etc racism is the last thing that sticks in the back of my head. Maybe its because I was raised and currently living in a mixed area. We have rich whites, spanish, black, etc. We all mash together. Yeah I would feel a little wierd being in an all white restaurant or any other establishment where im the only brotha in there. But this show is a start of a new reality show trend. I hardly watch tv anymore. this show will definatly got me excited on Wensdays. Now I guess I can find a reason to wipe the dust off my tv screen and remote controller. I think Brian and Bruno should just squash the beef. I know Bruno is over his head about his beliefs that people dont judge u by color, but by character, YEah that can be true, in sum instances. But how would Bruno react if he went to an all white 5-star restaurant with a yellow shirt and some jeans and not being waited on in a respectable amount of becuase of his color? OR as one other commenter said, How about the producers of BW, do a 10 min skecth with Brian and Bruno taking turns getting a cab. Have like a timer to see how long it takes to get a cab. The cab story is very valid. Also to get back with Brian. I disagree with the pose thing he was trying to show Bruno. Not every 40yr old black man slouches or has to give a "wussup man" type of hug? Heck my dad is 50yr's old and never done anything like that. Very intellegent masters, etc. Blacks are all not the same. Of course you have the educated and uneducated. Some talk slang and some talk perfect grammer. It goes the same with whites, spanish, or any other race. Race can not be stereo-typical. Most people say blacks dont tip. We tip. I was raised and learned from my father how to tip. Everytime we about to leave a restaurant he pulls out his calulater for the 18% tip. Heck I learned every $5 from the bill equals one dollar out of your wallet for the perfect 18% tip. I think the only charactrer I find most interesting in this show is Rose. She seems like a real genuwine, open-minded, female who just absorbs what ever she has to accomplish or face. She is real. The other cast should be dropped or looked over. The black son, seems like he doesnt care about whats going on. Heck I wouldn't care either. The caucasion mom seems to be alittle weird. The black mom is about the same. All in all, Im so excited about this show. I havent been so excited about a show in years. Im 23 and I can tell you, this show has alot of potential with new seasons with different casts, like Real World, Suvivor, etc. I hope the next cast they put real people in like Rose in the the next season show. Hopefully in the next show, they put the white family in an all black or mixed neighboorhood, and the blacks in a prodomently white neighborhood, and have the familes meet once a week to discus their views. Becuase by them living together it makes the show feel fake. Let the familes be seperate so they can absorb the problems, conflicts, and differences between everyday life in a different skin color. And let it out once a week with the other family. Also to get back with Brian. I disagree with the pose thing he was trying to show Bruno. Not every 40yr old black man slouches or has to give a "wussup man" type of hug? Heck my dad is 50yr's old and never done anything like that?… Expand
  18. velmad
    Mar 15, 2006
    10
    I have waited on a show like this one for years. I always thought that Opray would be the one to expose the not so obvious racism in the world today. There was a time when whites could tell a Black person to go to the back door. Now they will say "There is fresh paint on the door. Would you please go to the back? same same I love it that these issues can be exposed. The white family is a I have waited on a show like this one for years. I always thought that Opray would be the one to expose the not so obvious racism in the world today. There was a time when whites could tell a Black person to go to the back door. Now they will say "There is fresh paint on the door. Would you please go to the back? same same I love it that these issues can be exposed. The white family is a typical white family. flowers-roses happy happy head in the clouds-clueless Friends,Fun and Weekends kind of people… Expand
  19. TaraL
    Mar 17, 2006
    10
    I think that any avenue that creates dialogue on the issue of race is great. I don't think that it is important that the show doesn't portray the "ideal" black and white familes and their behavior. What is important is that it displays how FULLY messy prejudices are and how we all have them. Not all circumstances have happy-endings and self-realizations......and this is reality. I think that any avenue that creates dialogue on the issue of race is great. I don't think that it is important that the show doesn't portray the "ideal" black and white familes and their behavior. What is important is that it displays how FULLY messy prejudices are and how we all have them. Not all circumstances have happy-endings and self-realizations......and this is reality. It is more important to me that people start talking about race in this country, than how these 2 families changed. I find their prejudices to be more illuminating than their acceptance. It is in their prejudices that we can hold a mirror up to our own.… Expand
  20. JCapulet
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    I'm biracial. I find the show is interesting. Eye opening & hopefully will open peoples minds to look past racial stereotypes. Although while I agree Mrs Sparks appears to be "mean", Mr Wurgel is a trip himself. The youngest Wurgel looks beautifal as a black young lady. As a cosmetologist into special effects makeup I was very impressed. I hope the dvd for the show would contain I'm biracial. I find the show is interesting. Eye opening & hopefully will open peoples minds to look past racial stereotypes. Although while I agree Mrs Sparks appears to be "mean", Mr Wurgel is a trip himself. The youngest Wurgel looks beautifal as a black young lady. As a cosmetologist into special effects makeup I was very impressed. I hope the dvd for the show would contain bonus footage on how they had to prepare for the makeup, & prehaps how they found these 2 families.… Expand
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. claye
    Mar 17, 2006
    9
    More people should watch this show closely and learn from it, theres a lot of learning potential behind the thoughts of this show... would like to see another season. If Beauty and the geek can go into the 3rd season this one should at least make the same....
  29. VivecaV
    Mar 9, 2006
    9
    I love it. It help me to look at how "we" as black people to take everything to the heart. Sometime things are done to us but sometime people are just doing there job and thats all.
  30. ElisabethL
    Mar 9, 2006
    9
    Compelling! Rose is wonderful, a credit to ANY "race". But Bruno - this guy is bigot and won't admit it. He spent the entire first show desperately trying to tell everyone how he won't encounter racism because his ATTITUDE is so superior. What a crock! I can't wait to see what happens next.
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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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