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The Best Episodes of The Philanthropist

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...

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  1. Background image for 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.

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    Director:Andy Wilson
    Writer:Unknown
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    #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.

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    Director:Peter Horton
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    #3 - Myanmar

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    #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.

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    #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.

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    Director:Jonas Pate
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    #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.

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    #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.

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    Writer:Unknown
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    #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.

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    Director:Jonas Pate

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".