The BEST episodes of The Philanthropist

Every episode of The Philanthropist ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Philanthropist!

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.

Last Updated: 1/19/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Nigeria Part I
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8.01
153 votes

#1 - Nigeria Part I

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/2009

A 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.

Directors: Peter Horton
Writer: Tom Fontana
Kosovo
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7.83
59 votes

#2 - Kosovo

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2009

Teddy 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.

Directors: John Strickland
Myanmar
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7.63
89 votes

#3 - Myanmar

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2009

Teddy visits Myanmar to ask for guidance from a local leader after his company is accused of forced labor.

Directors: Ed Fraiman
Writer: Tom Fontana
Paris
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6.85
117 votes

#4 - Paris

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2009

Olivia 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.

Directors: Duane Clark
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San Diego
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6.40
5 votes

#5 - San Diego

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/2009

Teddy 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.

Directors: Charles Beeson
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Kashmir
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5.56
59 votes

#6 - Kashmir

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2009

When Teddy tries to close a deal with the Indian and Pakistani governments to rebuild a water system in Kashmir, he disappears on his mission.

Directors: Andy Wilson
Writer: Jim Juvonen
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Nigeria Part II
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5.20
61 votes

#7 - Nigeria Part II

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2009

Teddy 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.

Directors: Jonas Pate
Writer: Tom Fontana
Haiti
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5.10
59 votes

#8 - Haiti

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2009

Food 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.

Directors: Jonas Pate