"The Big Bang Theory" Lead Stars Score Big Raise

The cast of the CBS ratings hit sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" has gotten themselves a huge raise. The eye network has increased lead stars Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, and Jim Parsons' salary from a measly $60,000 per episode to $200,000 for the upcoming fourth season.

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Deadline Hollywood reports that the trio's salaries will also rise to $250,000 for the fifth season, then $300,000 for the next season, and $350,000 for the seventh season.

They will also receive .25 point of the show's backend, and will be paid over $1 million as an advance for the season and another million in season 7.

Meanwhile, Cuoco is at a hospital recuperating from a broken leg she suffered from a horseback riding accident over the weekend. Her character has been written out in the episode filmed this week.

The show is believed to be taking a previously scheduled weeklong hiatus then to give the actress time to heal.