The Most Expensive Television Shows of All Time, Ranked

33. Frasier – $5.2 Million per Episode

If you didn't know, Frasier is about Boston therapist Dr. Frasier Crane. We watch Frasier host his own radio program, deal with friends, family, and figure out some personal issues during the show. The actors of Frasier had incredibly expensive tastes just like the character Frasier Crane. Frasier's high budget was almost entirely the result of high actor salaries, unlike most expensive shows. Kelsey Grammer reportedly took home $1.6 million per episode! This is more than 30% of the show's cost per episode of $5.2 million! Grammer doesn't need to work another gig again, if he doesn't want to.