Series
Watch The Philanthropist (2009) Online
7.19 votes20091hCanceledAction & AdventureDrama
Synopsis
The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. As a result, Rist begins using his fortune to personally change the lives of others.[4] The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.[5] The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks. The Philanthropist is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame, and Teri Weinberg served as executive producers.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. Nigeria Part INow viewing2009-06-241hA wealthy philanthropist's life is changed when a hurricane hits the Nigerian town he was visiting. During the storm the billionaire rescues a young boy. These events lead him to pursue his new found passion for helping those in need.
- 2. Myanmar2009-07-011hTeddy visits Myanmar to ask for guidance from a local leader after his company is accused of forced labor.
- 3. Paris2009-07-081hOlivia is reunited with an old friend who is caught in a sex-trafficking ring on a visit to Paris. Teddy does everything in his power to save the helpless young women.
- 4. Nigeria Part II2009-07-151hTeddy heads to Kujama, Nigeria, to help rescue his old friend, Doctor Chima Balo. Balo was kidnapped because the local rebels didn't like Teddy and his oil refinery doing good for their town. Back at home, Philip helps an old acquaintance keep his head above water after being laid off from work.
- 5. Kosovo2009-07-221hTeddy meets his ex-wife Julia and tells her about his journey to Kosovo where he tried to get Serbians and Albanians to work together, but learned that the hatred runs deep.
- 6. San Diego2009-07-291hTeddy and Dax travel to San Diego and try to find the thief who stole Teddy's identity. In the meantime, Olivia and Philip find out that Maidstone Rist is in trouble.
- 7. Kashmir2009-08-051h6.0When Teddy tries to close a deal with the Indian and Pakistani governments to rebuild a water system in Kashmir, he disappears on his mission.
- 8. Haiti2009-08-121hFood shortage leads Teddy and Philip to Haiti where they try to help, but Philip's estranged brother, a powerful island senator named Jean Beauvais, interferes.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Neve Campbell
Olivia Maidstone
Michael Kenneth Williams
Lindy Booth
A.J. Butterfield
Jesse L. Martin
Philip Maidstone
Availability
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No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for The Philanthropist were reported for this region.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Philanthropist available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for The Philanthropist in this region.
How many seasons does The Philanthropist have?
The Philanthropist has 1 season and 8 episodes.
When did The Philanthropist first air?
The Philanthropist first aired in 2009.
Is The Philanthropist still running?
The Philanthropist's status on TMDB is: Canceled.
What genre is The Philanthropist?
The Philanthropist is classified as Action & Adventure, Drama.