MSN is giving folks who missed the first installment of FX’s controversial new series “Black. White.” a chance to see what this daring social experiment is all about. MSN has been given the rights to stream the first hour in its entirety, commercial-free. It is available today at http://msnvideo.com.

“Black. White.” examines race with an extraordinary approach by putting new faces on the Sparks family, an African-American family, and the Wurgel family, a Caucasian family. Through the transformative power of makeup, the Wurgel family (Carmen Wurgel, her daughter Rose Bloomfield, and Carmen’s boyfriend Bruno Marcotulli) become black, and the Sparks family (Brian, Renee and Nick) become white. The two families shared a home in Tarzana, Calif., for the duration of the six-week production, which wrapped last summer. Cameras followed each family member as they went about their daily routines throughout Southern California. The series is executive produced by RJ Cutler (“The War Room,” “American High”), Ice Cube (“Barbershop,” “Are We There Yet?”) and Matt Alvarez.

“MSN® Video brings content from the best sources in the entertainment industry to millions of people every day,” said Rob Bennett, general manager of entertainment and video services for MSN. “FX is known for its roster of cutting-edge television series and movies, and we are thrilled that it chose MSN as the online destination for ‘Black. White.’ Offering unique content like this is what makes MSN a leading destination for online entertainment.”