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The Philanthropist (2009–2009) — drama · action · adventure on NBC

The answer: Concluded August 12, 2009.
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Genre
Drama · Action · Adventure
Network / streamer
NBC
Premiered
June 24, 2009
Ended
August 12, 2009
Runtime
~60 min per episode
TVMaze rating
6.0 / 10
1season
8episodes
6.0/ 10

About The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist ended on August 12, 2009, after its single season aired on NBC.

The show was a drama, action, and adventure series that premiered in 2009. It followed Teddy Rist, a billionaire playboy who became a vigilante philanthropist after a life-changing event. Rist used his wealth and influence to help those in need, often engaging in risky dealings and dangerous negotiations to achieve his goals. The series explored his efforts to purge his inner demons while balancing his impulsive nature with his desire to make a difference.

The cast included James Purefoy as Teddy Rist, Neve Campbell as Olivia Maidstone, Lindy Booth as A.J. Butterfield, and Michael K. Williams as Dax Vahagn. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode and was rated 6 on TVMaze.

The Philanthropist episode schedule

8 aired

Aired · 8

DateEp.Title
August 12, 2009 S1·E8 Haiti
August 5, 2009 S1·E7 Kashmir
July 29, 2009 S1·E6 San Diego
July 22, 2009 S1·E5 Kosovo
July 15, 2009 S1·E4 Nigeria Part II
July 8, 2009 S1·E3 Paris
July 1, 2009 S1·E2 Myanmar
June 24, 2009 S1·E1 Nigeria Part I

The Philanthropist cast