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Science fiction television
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Science fiction on television.
Science fiction television economics and distribution
In general, science fiction series are subject to the same financial constraints as other television shows. However, high production costs increase the financial risk, while limited audiences further complicate the business case for continuing production. Star Trek had a per episode budget of $175,000-$190,000, while Star Trek: The Next Generation had a $1.3 million budget per episode - one of the highest at the time.