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'Big Bang Theory' Cast To Receive $1 Million Per Episode

Kathy Zerbib |
August 4, 2014 | 11:57 a.m. PDT

Senior Entertainment Editor

Check out what $3 million per episode looks like (CBS).
Check out what $3 million per episode looks like (CBS).
How much does an actor on the number one show on television make these days? Well, three stars of "The Big Bang Theory" are lined up to make $1 million per episode for the next three seasons.

Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco brought production to a screeching halt over contract negotiations. The stars previously made $350,000 per episode.

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Their new hefty paychecks rival those set by the "Friends" cast during the show's final season.

Along with their pay raise, the stars also increased ownership on the show, negotiated signing bonuses, and received a slew of other perks.

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The trio reached a conclusion on Sunday, so production is expected to start this week on the CBS comedy's eighth season.

Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar are reportedly set to close their own new deals.

"The Big Bang Theory" is planned to start on Monday, Sept. 22 at 8/7c.

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