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The Philanthropist (2009–2009) — drama · action · adventure on NBC
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
| Date | Ep. | 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 |