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A rebel with a cause.

The Philanthropist Aired From June 24, 2009 – August 12, 2009 On NBC.

About The Show:
James Purefoy stars as Teddy Rist, a billionaire and playboy who turns into a philanthropist after witnessing a severe flood in Nigeria. From now on, Teddy travels the world and uses his power, his money and his passion to help those who are in need. Haunted by his past, by the young son he lost,… More Teddy seeks the danger and risks his life to fight his inner demons.The Philanthropist is produced by The Levinson-Fontana Company in association with Original Media and Universal Media Studios.

Cast:

Actor’s Name	Character’s Name
James Purefoy	Teddy Rist
Jesse L. Martin	Philip Maidstone
Neve Campbell	Olivia Maidstone
Lindy Booth	AJ Butterfield

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1. Nigeria, Part I
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.

2. Myanmar
Teddy visits Myanmar to ask for guidance from a local leader after his company is accused of forced labor by a human rights group. Along the way, Teddy tries to help a father who is trapped in a forced labor camp, who desperately wants to give his daughter one of his kidneys to save her life. Back at home, Olivia and Philip attempt to ease the board of directors concerns over Teddy's actions.

3. Paris
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.

4. Nigeria Part II
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.

5. Kosovo
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.

6. San Diego
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.

7. Kashmir
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.

8. Haiti
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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