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The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 1

Every episode of Silent Witness Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 1!

Silent Witness is a British crime thriller series focusing on a team of forensic pathology experts and their investigations into various crimes.

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Silent Witness" season 1 is "Buried Lies (1)", rated 7.4/10 from 408 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Buried Lies (1)" aired on 2/21/1996 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Buried Lies (2)".

  • Buried Lies (1)
    7.4/10 408 votes

    #1 - Buried Lies (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/21/1996

    Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Buried Lies (2)
    7.4/10 331 votes

    #2 - Buried Lies (2)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/1996

    The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Long Days, Short Nights (1)
    7.2/10 320 votes

    #3 - Long Days, Short Nights (1)

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/28/1996

    When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.

    Director: Mike Barker

    Writer: Ashley Pharoah

  • Long Days, Short Nights (2)
    7.3/10 269 votes

    #4 - Long Days, Short Nights (2)

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/29/1996

    The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.

    Director: Mike Barker

    Writer: Ashley Pharoah

  • Darkness Visible (1)
    7.4/10 250 votes

    #5 - Darkness Visible (1)

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/1996

    The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.

    Director: Noella Smith

    Writer: Ashley Pharoah

  • Darkness Visible (2)
    7.5/10 219 votes

    #6 - Darkness Visible (2)

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/14/1996

    Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.

    Director: Noella Smith

    Writer: Ashley Pharoah

  • Sins of the Fathers (1)
    7.2/10 241 votes

    #7 - Sins of the Fathers (1)

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/27/1996

    Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sins of the Fathers (2)
    7.2/10 228 votes

    #8 - Sins of the Fathers (2)

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/1996

    Sam tries to persuade her student to reveal where her father is hiding. The tragedy spreads beyond the family, and even the team may be in danger.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A