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Have you ever wondered just how much your favorite TV and streaming stars make per episode? It's mind-boggling to think about the jaw-dropping salaries that some of these actors command for their roles. Let's take a look at some of the biggest earners in the industry, and how their salaries stack up against each other.

At the very top of the list is none other than Jennifer Aniston, who rakes in a cool $2 million per episode for her role as Alex Levy in "The Morning Show." That's a staggering $2.383 million when adjusted for inflation. Right alongside her is Reese Witherspoon, pulling in the same impressive paycheck for her role as Bradley Jackson on the same show.

But these leading ladies are not the only ones bringing home the big bucks. Remember Charlie Sheen from "Two and a Half Men"? He was making a whopping $1.8 million per episode back in 2010-2011 as the lovable Charlie Harper. And who could forget Ray Romano's hilarious turn as Raymond Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond," where he was making $1.725 million per episode from 2003-2005.

Moving on to some other big names in TV, we have Kelsey Grammer, who made $1.6 million per episode for his role as Frasier Crane in "Frasier" from 2002-2004. And let's not forget about the beloved cast of "Friends," with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, and Matthew Perry all taking home a cool $1 million per episode in the show's later seasons.

Jumping ahead to more recent times, we have stars like Chris Pratt earning $1.4 million per episode for his role in "The Terminal List" and Jeff Bridges bringing in $1 million per episode for "The Old Man." Even in the world of streaming, actors like Nicole Kidman, Simon Helberg, and Andrew Lincoln are commanding impressive salaries for their work on shows like "Big Little Lies," "The Big Bang Theory," and "The Walking Dead," respectively.

It's clear that the world of TV and streaming has become a lucrative industry for those lucky enough to land a starring role. With salaries reaching into the millions per episode, these actors are definitely living the high life. And with streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime continuing to produce high-quality content, there's no telling how high these salaries could climb in the future.

So next time you're binging your favorite show, just remember the insane amount of money that the actors are making to entertain you. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it – and these stars are certainly reaping the rewards. Cheers to the TV and streaming actors who are living the high life, one episode at a time.