‘The Big Bang Theory’ Actors Set To Make $1 Million Per Episode

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Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki are set to make $1 million per episode for the next three seasons of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and fans are outraged! Do you think earning millions for a TV sitcom is too much money?

You’d think The Big Bang Theory fans would be thrilled that Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki have signed on for three more seasons, but their huge paychecks are overshadowing that good news. Read on to find out exactly how much they’re making, plus see what everyone’s saying about their shocking salaries!

‘The Big Bang Theory’ Cast Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal — Earning $1 Million Per Episode

Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons put an end to their salary negotiations with Warner Bros., inking a deal to earn almost $1 million per episode of The Big Bang Theory.

The trio signed on for three more seasons (the show was renewed for all three, back in March 2014), and are each set to make over $90 million for the 72 episodes they’re slated to film over seasons eight, nine and ten.

Prior to the reported new deal, each actor was earning $350,000. In other terms, Kaley, Jim and Johnny aren’t scrapping for cash — they’ve each tripled their current paychecks.

‘The Big Bang Theory': Fans Outraged By $90 Million Deal

There’s no doubt about it — Kaley, Jim and Johnny are making a ton of money! But is it justified? They do star on a huge hit show with huge ratings, which makes huge amounts of cash, and they’ve signed on for three more seasons of the sitcom.

Not everyone sees it that way. Fans are lashing out on Twitter against the big bucks the Big Bang gang is set to earn.

The 3 stars of Big Bang Theory will collectively make 1/4 BILLION dollars in base pay over the next 3 years. Going back to bed now forever.

— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) August 4, 2014

I’d pay $10/mo for The Big Bang Theory and Friends to have their own channel so I never accidentally see them on the channels I watch. — samir mezrahi (@samir) August 4, 2014

Big Bang theory cast needs to quit their bitching, that shitty ass show is not worth them getting paid one million each per episode.

— Erick (@BetterCallErick) August 5, 2014

I don’t think the actors on the Big Bang Theory deserve 1 Million $ per episode, being that I have never laughed watching the show

— Jennifer Sniegowski (@jasniegowski) August 5, 2014

Kaley Cuoco is basically a billionaire, but how’s your Monday going? http://t.co/gX72q3Qc3l

— Le Vine (@laleviner) August 4, 2014

The stars of the Big Bang Theory are making 1 million an episode. Athletes don’t get paid enough.

— Andrew Schulz (@andrewschulz) August 5, 2014

It’s cool to hate hating The Big Bang Theory but I’m 1 step ahead of you guys with my hating hating hating The Big Bang Theory.

— Hana (@HanaMichels) August 5, 2014

However, there are loyal fans who support the huge pay raises!

Here’s my take: PAY THE CAST OF “THE BIG BANG THEORY” WHATEVER THEY WANT. THEY ARE THE BRIGHTEST STARS IN AN OTHERWISE DIM COMEDY UNIVERSE.

— Mark Leggett (@markleggett) August 5, 2014

If anyone deserves to make $72 million in the next three years, it’s Kaley Cuoco

— Richard Lawson (@rilaws) August 4, 2014

Let’s be fair. Nobody but Johnny Galecki can bring the Johnny Galecki magic to TV. If that’s not worth $90 million, I don’t know what is.

— Zack Handlen (@zhandlen) August 4, 2014

HollywoodLifers, are you outraged by the cast’s huge salaries? Is $1 million per episode completely ridiculous or justified for Kaley, Jim and Johnny’s work?

– Elizabeth Wagmeister

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Love, love,love Big Bang. Awesome actors, especially penny and Sheldon. I also love Walowitz character. Better before he got married. Too bad they can’t all make the same but I realize penny Sheldon and Leonard have bigger parts. Hope it never ends!

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these mostly aren’t fans, jesus christ this is dumb

What does it matter what they make. We are not paying them. More power to them. Besides who wouldn’t want to make that.

Uh, yes you are paying it. Their salaries are paid by advertising and consumers pay all advertising cost. Especially if you buy brand named goods and services.

These actors aren’t the first to receive a million or more per episode. Charlie Sheen, Ray Ramono, Kelsey Grammer, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser, and Michael Hall all received a million or more per episode. The cast of Friends received a million per episode the last few seasons before it ended and that was over 10 years ago. High salaries caused the cancellation of many successful TV series including ‘Full House.’ If history is any judge, don’t expect Big Bang to be around much longer.

Don’t be an idiot. We as the viewers are NOT paying the salaries. The advertisers pay that…whether we buy the products or not is our own decision. If Crest happens to advertise on the Big Bang Theory, you can go and purchase Colgate. You appear to have very little grasp of how capitalism works. As Bill Engvall would say, “Here’s your sign.” As to your comments on how long a show will last…Seinfeld lasted quite well after their actors were paid nice salaries. Regis Philbin was receiving in excess of $20 million a year, and he would still be working now had he chosen to retire, and the show ‘Live’ is still going strong. Everybody Loves Raymond did quite well even after their actors were receiving sometimes in excess of $2 million per episode. A show doesn’t always get cancelled due to money…sometimes it just runs out of ideas, the actors decide to move on, etc.

the show is funny, it was the last time I seen it, before the nerdy chicks were on the show. I forget to watch the new episodes. they went from 350k to 72 million for the next 3 seasons. that is a lot of money. I hope they donate some of the $ to organization and fund raisers. I hope the $ doesn’t give them big heads and small hearts.. being spoiled is a ugly thing to see.

You call that fans you idiot. I am a fan. I am happy for them. They are worth it! I randomly googled how much they were getting paid and found this news. I never knew how much they made per show. They are worth 1 millin per show. I am happy to know they signed on for three more seasons. This show makes me laugh! Stupid people dont get the jokes… right……?

If a show rakes n the $$$$$$ 2 pay the actors, then they deserve it. Apparently the big wig bosses think they r worth every penny, remember Friends pay. Get over it, let’s add n what they will get n reruns. Now u r about 2 explode, now that 90 million turns into 100 million,.

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