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Sep 13 - Rodriguez Looks Forward To New Roles
The actor will miss 'Miami', but he is open to doing movies and television.

Sep 13 - 'New York' And 'Miami' Switch To Digital
Both spinoffs opt for digital production, but 'CSI' sticks with traditional film.

Sep 11 - Review: 'The Conversation'
'CSI: NY' star Hill Harper delves into relationships between Black men and women and takes a good, hard look at his own relationships in this groundbreaking new book.

Sep 12 - Shankar: The Theme This Year Is Family
Details emerge for all three 'CSI' series as the new season approaches. Contains spoilers!

Sep 10 - Rodriguez Lands 'Ugly Betty' Role
ABC secures the 'Miami' actor for at least five episodes. Contains minor spoilers.

Sep 10 - Vassey Hopes To Leave The Lab
The 'CSI' actress discusses fieldwork and several female costars. Contains minor spoilers.

Sep 10 - Buckley: Adam Finally Gets Some Love
The 'New York' actor talks about what's in store for season six. Contains minor spoilers.

Sep 8 - Review: 'Level 26: Dark Origins'
CSI Files reviews Anthony E Zuiker's new Digi-Novel 'Level 26: Dark Origins', which centers on an elite unit tracking a one-of-a-kind serial killer called Sqweegel.

Sep 7 - 'Level 26' And 'The Conversation' Available Tuesday
Zuiker and Harper release books this week.

Sep 6 - This Week On 'CSI'
Repeats offer a victim boiled alive, a trip to Greece and a dead biker.

Sep 6 - Sinise: Military Shows Are Terrific
The 'New York' actor performs for American troops.

Sep 6 - News Bullets
'New York' auction, 'Level 26' compared to 'CSI', Events of the Heart pictures and guide to CBS TV online.

Sep 4 - News Bullets
Lombard returns, Rodriguez joins Tyler Perry, Hallowell calls Helgenberger 'gorgeous', Harper visits Wendy Williams, 'CSI' graphic novel and 'Miami' features automated lensometer.

Sep 1 - Interview: Bill Haynes
The 'CSI: NY' writer talks about his transition from being a real-life CSI to the writers' office, how cases from his career have inspired storylines and his upcoming sixth season episode. Very light spoilers inside!

Sep 2 - Zuiker 'Tiptoes' Away From 'CSI'
The 'CSI' creator gives new projects his attention but keeps an eye on the franchise. Contains minor spoilers.

By Rachel
August 2, 2007 - 8:06 AM

William Petersen's role as Gil Grissom on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation earns him the largest paycheck per episode.

As reported in the July 23 issue of TV Guide, on a list of the highest paid actors in network primetime shows in the United States, Petersen easily takes the top spot. It is reported that he earns $500,000 per episode of CSI. Based on that number, Petersen currently earns an estimated $12 million dollars for a single season of the hit CBS drama. CSI is such a profitable series that it's no wonder the network can afford to pay out such a high salary. Playing the lead character gives Petersen a large income, but there are other benefits as well. Petersen was able to request time off during the show's seventh season to return to the theater for a short time.

Although Petersen had the highest salary on the list, the runners-up still make an impressive amount of money per episode. The second-highest salary was $350,000 per episode, and there were three actors who earned this amount: Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen, as well as Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni from Law and Order: SVU. Hugh Laurie (House) pulls in $300,000 per episode, while Julia Louis-Dreyfus makes $225,000 for her role on The New Adventures of Old Christine. Rounding out the top five salaries for primetime network television actors were Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Anatomy) and Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), both of whom made $200,000 per episode of their respective shows.

The list was not limited to primetime stars. On an overall list of the highest salaries, even Petersen's estimated $12 million per season does not come close to winning the top spot. That honor goes to Oprah Winfrey, who reportedly makes $260 million dollars per year. American Idol's Simon Cowell came in second with $45 million, followed by Judge Sheindlin (Judge Judy) with $30 million. Sheindlin is the top-earning daytime star with Bob Barker coming in second at $10 million per year. CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric is the highest paid news anchor with an annual salary of $15 million.

The full list can be read on Yahoo TV.

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