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The Philanthropist

Billionaire playboy Teddy Rist, played by James Purefoy, transforms into a vigilante and philanthropist after rescuing a young boy, leading to a life of heroic adventures.

A billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante/philanthropist, Teddy Rist, is transformed after rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. Played by James Purefoy, Rist uses his wealth, business acumen, and skills to help those in need, making deals with drug barons and trading with the nefarious.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Jun 24, 2009

In the Series Premiere, James Purefoy ("Rome") stars as Teddy Rist, a success...

Episode 2 Myanmar

2. Myanmar

Aired: Jul 1, 2009

Maidstone-Rist is outed by a human rights organisation as having ties to busi...

Episode 3 Paris

3. Paris

Aired: Jul 8, 2009

On a business trip to Paris with Teddy and Philip, Olivia runs into an old fr...

Episode 4 Nigeria Part II

4. Nigeria Part II

Aired: Jul 15, 2009

Teddy (James Purefoy) heads back to Kujama, Nigeria, the scene of his philant...

Episode 5 Kosovo

5. Kosovo

Aired: Jul 22, 2009

Teddy takes his ex-wife, Julia Rist (Krista Allen),on a journey as he tells ...

Episode 6 San Diego

6. San Diego

Aired: Jul 29, 2009

When charitable donations in San Diego are fraudulently charged to Teddy Rist...

Episode 7 Kashmir

7. Kashmir

Aired: Aug 5, 2009

Teddy (James Purefoy) and Philip's (Jesse L. Martin) college friend, Rhada Sh...

Episode 8 Haiti

8. Haiti

Aired: Aug 12, 2009

Teddy (James Purefoy) has come to the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti ...

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Info about The Philanthropist

Current Status: Canceled

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama, Adventure, Action