Big Brother Racism: Season One (initially simply called Big Brother Racism) was the first season of the popular Big Brother Racism series, which concluded on July 26th, 2009. The season, being the staple for the entire series, attracted immediate controversy over its themes of racial segregation, which Allison Grodner denied was at all similar to segregation pre-Civil Rights, instead insisting it was a form of "factious warfare between people with similar backgrounds". This statement was criticised mostly due to Freida Pinto's presence in the Asian clique, because her Indian ancestry is far different from the intended East Asian ancestry. The season premiered to very high ratings due to the controversy (although some areas of the country and some countries such as South Africa refused to air it) and maintained the ratings throughout its entirety, eventually being renewed for a second season. The first season was won by Isaiah Washington.
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Green means that that houseguest was announced the winner.
Blue means that that houseguest was Head of Household.
Light Blue means that that houseguest was Head of Household and held the Power of Veto.
Purple means that that houseguest held the Power of Veto.
Pink means that that houseguest used the Power of Veto on himself or herself.
Yellow means that that houseguest had the Power of Veto used on himself or herself.
Orange means that that houseguest was nominated but was not evicted.
Red means that that houseguest was evicted.