Mark Harmon
Show & Seasons: NCIS – 18
Last Episode Airdate: N/A
Passive Earning: Average of $60 million in total
For each new episode of NCIS that Mark Harmon plays, he earns an average of $125000. The series is a criminal investigative-themed movie where Harmon plays the role of Special Agent Jethro Gibbs and can be considered one of the most serious characters who is dedicated to crime-fighting. The first episode of NCIS was aired in September 2003 and was part of the Belisarius Productions, Inc. business.
There have been two major spin-offs from this series, NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans. So far, NCIS has been one of the longest-running TV shows in America, and based on the success and viewership, it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. For the next few episodes, they will be going close to the end of the year.
Jerry Seinfeld
Show & Seasons: Seinfeld – 9
Last Episode Airdate: May 14, 1998
Passive Earning: Average of $110 million per year
During the 90s, we can say Seinfeld had the hearts of many viewers around the world, and even today, it is still going strong. How? Well, the script can be considered “quick-witted” and features a lot of interesting and loved characters. When the last episode was aired in 1998, it pained a lot of people as they noted they would miss the amazing series. However, over 20 years later, here we see co-creators making a lot from the reruns.
Jerry Seinfeld and co-creator Larry David are said to be copping an average of $110 million each per year from the series’ reruns. It is not far-fetched as, during the run of the seasons, Jerry was making an estimated $1 million per episode. Also, there are rumors that the actor could be ranked a billionaire soon should these payments continue.