How Much Does Tom Selleck Make On Blue Bloods Anyway?

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How Much Does Tom Selleck Make On Blue Bloods Anyway?

As a long-time fan of Blue Bloods and Tom Selleck, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions reading about the show’s impending end and the financial aspects surrounding it. On one hand, I’m saddened to see a beloved series come to an end, but on the other, I can’t help but feel a tinge of envy at the thought of Tom Selleck raking in $200,000 per episode over the years!

Since CBS announced the end of “Blue Bloods” last winter, there’s been a flurry of discussions about it. Many conversations have ensued following series lead Tom Selleck’s interest in keeping the long-running police drama on television. It’s been suggested that he wants to continue earning a reliable network TV income to support his expensive avocado farm. However, just how much does the actor with the iconic mustache earn for playing Frank Reagan?

According to a source who spoke with Closer, they discussed Tom Selleck’s salary and the viewpoint that CBS holds regarding the actor expressing the desire for CBS to reconsider and renew the show for Season 15 rather than ending it as the 2024 TV schedule nears its end.

Regardless of Selleck’s claims of financial hardship, CBS executives remain unconvinced. They have evidence of his substantial earnings throughout his career, with each episode earning him an impressive $200,000. Over the entire run of the show, this amounted to a staggering $56 million – not counting additional income from royalties on reruns!

Let’s first delve into the discussion surrounding this mentioned salary range, before we proceed to explore the intriguing aspect of the network.

So far, a total of 285 episodes from the long-running series, “Blue Bloods,” have been broadcast. However, during the summer, the show concluded its final episode run, adding six more to the count, making it a grand total of 293 episodes. Regrettably, this falls slightly short of reaching the milestone of 300 episodes.

It’s important to note that for the final season, which was split, the cast and crew agreed to take a 25% pay cut to keep the show running. If the reported $200,000 per episode is correct, then Selleck probably earned only $150,000 for each of the last 18 episodes. Furthermore, it seems likely that he was paid less during the early seasons and the $200,000 per episode was his maximum salary, not his starting point. Given that Selleck was well-known when he joined the CBS drama, it’s reasonable to assume he was already being compensated generously from the beginning.

Regardless of the outcome, multiplying $150,000 by 18 episodes equals a significant amount, specifically $2,700,000. Keep in mind that the series ‘Blue Bloods’ has completed 14 seasons and frequently had 22 episodes per season. This gives you a glimpse into how financially rewarding a network television job can be.

Let me paint a picture for ya, friend. If you multiply $50,000 per episode by the 293 episodes of our beloved show, you’re looking at an astonishing $14,650,000 earned over its run. And it’s no secret that Selleck likely made a whole lot more than that! Not too bad for a day’s work, huh?

It’s worth mentioning that individuals associated with the series benefit from ongoing income sources, such as reruns on TV and streaming platforms. While there may be substantial taxes deducted, and producing network shows can be demanding for much of the year, they provide a stable and substantial income, especially for the cast members.

Currently, it seems that Selleck’s opinions are being ignored by the Eye Network (presumably CBS). This piece of information piques my curiosity about the discussions happening within the network’s inner circles. While CBS has been aggressively promoting this as the final season of the series, it remains to be seen if that will indeed be the case. I can’t help but empathize with Selleck for expressing his thoughts. After all, the show has consistently performed well on Friday nights. The reason for its supposed ending isn’t entirely clear, though the pay cuts everyone took might offer a clue.

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2024-09-15 01:37