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The Best Episodes of The Philanthropist

Every episode of The Philanthropist ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Philanthropist!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Philanthropist Season 1 Episode 7 - Kashmir
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Kashmir

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Philanthropist Season 1 Episode 1 - Nigeria Part I
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Nigeria Part I

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Peter Horton
    Writer:Tom Fontana

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  3. The Philanthropist Season 1 Episode 2 - Myanmar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Myanmar

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tom Fontana

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  4. The Philanthropist Season 1 Episode 3 - Paris
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Paris

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Duane Clark
    Writer:Hannah Shakespeare

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  5. The Philanthropist Season 1 Episode 4 - Nigeria Part II
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Nigeria Part II

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writer:Tom Fontana

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  6. The Philanthropist Season 1 Episode 5 - Kosovo
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Kosovo

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:John Strickland
    Writer:John McNamara

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  7. The Philanthropist Season 1 Episode 6 - San Diego
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - San Diego

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Charles Beeson
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Philanthropist Season 1 Episode 8 - Haiti
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Haiti

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Jonas Pate
    Writer:John McNamara

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Best Episodes Summary

"Kashmir" is the best rated episode of "The Philanthropist". It scored 6/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Andy Wilson and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/5/2009. This episode scored 6.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nigeria Part I".