The Most Expensive Television Shows of All Time, Ranked

18. The Sopranos – $6.5 Million per Episode

One thing is certain: lead actor James Gandolfini made quite a bit of money from The Sopranos, despite not knowing the exact cost per episode. It has been reported that the late actor earned approximately one million dollars per episode of The Sopranos. Other sources, however, claim he only made $800,000. Even so, that's quite a salary! As far as Gandolfini is concerned, he did very well for himself. There are differing reports about how much The Sopranos costs per episode, since it has been off the air for some time. According to rumors, each episode of the show cost $6.5 million. In 2020, the prequel Sopranos film will be released to satisfy the show's massive fanbase.