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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!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Silent Witness Season 1 Episode 6 - Darkness Visible (2)
    7.6/10(270 votes)

    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.

    Director:Noella Smith
    Writer:Ashley Pharoah

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  2. Silent Witness Season 1 Episode 5 - Darkness Visible (1)
    7.5/10(303 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  3. Silent Witness Season 1 Episode 1 - Buried Lies (1)
    7.4/10(516 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Harry Hook
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Silent Witness Season 1 Episode 2 - Buried Lies (2)
    7.4/10(423 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Harry Hook
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Silent Witness Season 1 Episode 4 - Long Days, Short Nights (2)
    7.3/10(344 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  6. Silent Witness Season 1 Episode 8 - Sins of the Fathers (2)
    7.3/10(287 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ben Bolt
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Silent Witness Season 1 Episode 3 - Long Days, Short Nights (1)
    7.2/10(395 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:Ashley Pharoah

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  8. Silent Witness Season 1 Episode 7 - Sins of the Fathers (1)
    7.2/10(298 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Ben Bolt
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Darkness Visible (2)" is the best rated episode of Silent Witness season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 270 votes. Directed by Noella Smith and written by Ashley Pharoah, it aired on March 14, 1996. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Darkness Visible (1)".