The Most Expensive Television Shows of All Time, Ranked

32. Mad Men – $3 Million per Episode

Mad Men is one of the most expensive shows of all time, with an estimated production cost of $3 million per episode. During the 1960s, Mad Men follows the lives of ruthless, competitive admen in New York City. As the first cable series to win the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row, the show stood out for critics. Mad Men was expensive to produce due to its period nature. A total of $33 million to $39 million was spent on Lionsgate Television's production costs over the course of its seven seasons. It was totally worth it to watch Mad Men!