Early Season Salaries
In the first seasons, main cast members earned modest salaries by industry standards. Reports indicate many actors received roughly $50,000 to $100,000 per episode, with some earning less as the series expanded.
Peak Earnings in Later Seasons
By later seasons, top actors negotiated significant raises. Several leads were reported to earn around $500,000 per episode, and some stars of the final season were said to earn over $1 million per episode, according to various industry reports.
Final Season Pay and Contracts
For the final season, lead actors reportedly earned up to $1.1 million per episode, while supporting cast received lower but still substantial pay. Exact figures vary by source, and not all contracts were publicly confirmed.
