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The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 1

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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.
  1. Background image for Buried Lies (1)
    7.4/10(435 votes)

    #1 - Buried Lies (1)

    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Buried Lies (2)
    7.4/10(355 votes)

    #2 - Buried Lies (2)

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Long Days, Short Nights (1)
    7.2/10(343 votes)

    #3 - Long Days, Short Nights (1)

    S1:E3

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

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    7.3/10(290 votes)

    #4 - Long Days, Short Nights (2)

    S1:E4

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

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  5. Background image for Darkness Visible (1)
    7.4/10(263 votes)

    #5 - Darkness Visible (1)

    S1:E5

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

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    7.5/10(232 votes)

    #6 - Darkness Visible (2)

    S1:E6

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

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  8. Background image for Sins of the Fathers (1)
    7.2/10(259 votes)

    #7 - Sins of the Fathers (1)

    S1:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Sins of the Fathers (2)
    7.2/10(247 votes)

    #8 - Sins of the Fathers (2)

    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Buried Lies (1)" is the best rated episode of "Silent Witness" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 435 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/21/1996. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Buried Lies (2)".